Video: Sacramento Upgrades Facilities

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KXTV, Sacramento’s News Leader, ran a nice story about upgrades at the Sacramento 6 Drive-In, and I just noticed it today. Sorry.

The drive-in is paving its parking lot and has upgraded its bathrooms. The report says that it plans to install a swamp cooler at the concession stand.

West Wind, which owns the Sacramento and a few other multiplex drive-ins, tends to make smart decisions. I hope that this means that the Sacramento 6 will hang around for years to come. Meanwhile, I enjoy any excuse to share drive-in video.

Cherry Bowl Reopens For 2019

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WPBN, Traverse City MI’s News Leader, ran a pleasant little story this morning noting the reopening of the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre for another season. Owner Laura Clark said, “Watching everybody come for the first time for the season, everyone’s always very hyped, very excited. Because when the drive-in opens, it’s definitely a reminder that summer is here.”

There’s not a lot of drama in this story, and that’s a good thing. For some reason, I can’t get the video to embed here, but I’ll take any excuse to show off at least link to a bit of drive-in video. Enjoy!

New Drive-In Opens In The Carolinas

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Stateline drive-in theater screen and empty lot

photo from the Stateline Movie Time web site

Great news! A new drive-in has opened in Tabor City NC, just northeast of the South Carolina border. The Stateline Movie Time is the brainchild of Sherry Barnes, and she told her story to WWAY, Wilmington’s News Leader.

“I believe the Good Lord put this idea in my head,” Barnes said. “I would have never thought of it on my own.”

She says she did just about everything herself including building the housing for the projector, installing the projector, designing and painting the screen, leveling the ground, and setting up the sound system. And all along, it was about giving back and giving thanks after a long recovery from an auto accident.

“I don’t expect to make a lot of money; that’s not the issue here,” Barnes said. “The issue is a wholesome family environment.”

I’m impressed that this shoestring-looking operation is running a digital projector and showing some fairly fresh movies. Here’s hoping that the Stateline grows and prospers for many years to come.