Rome's Cinema Capitol Reopens Jan. 8 With a New Name After 2024 Tornado
The two-screen cinema has been dark since the July 2024 tornado; reopening brings regular movies back to West Dominick Street, a block still waiting on many businesses to return.
The Cinema Capitol, the two-screen movie house beside Rome's Capitol Theatre on West Dominick Street, will resume a regular film schedule on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027, under a new name and logo, WKTV reported. The Daily Sentinel also confirmed the date.
The cinema opened in 2014 and closed after the 2024 tornado caused water damage. The roof, HVAC, floors and projection gear have been repaired. Insurance didn't cover everything, so the Capitol is still fundraising.
| Date | What | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Thu., Dec. 17, 6:30 PM | Free info session at the Capitol Theatre: new name, logo, sample programming | Public |
| Fri., Jan. 1, 6:30 PM | Preview with tour, refreshments, short films | Capitol "Friends" members (from a $25 donation) |
| Fri., Jan. 8 | Regular movies resume | Everyone |
RSVP at 315-337-6277 or julie@romecapitol.com. Ticket prices haven't been announced; check romecapitol.com. Meanwhile, the main theater is still showing films, including CatVideoFest on Saturday, Nov. 7.
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