Last night, I was reminded of the benefit of actually having friends. I don't have many friends. What I do have is a charming, witty, affable wife. Consequently, I get the opportunity to hang out with her friends. Yesterday, a few of them went to see her play, and we had dinner after. Fortunately, one of the dinner guests was the infamous Brian Wolf.
For those who don't know, Brian Wolf is a fellow WMTH alumnus and a super-awesome historian. A great fringe benefit of being Brian Wolf's friend is that he has keys to the Des Plaines Theatre. If you grew up in Des Plaines, you remember the shit pile that was the Des Plaines Theatre. Very few people know the tremendous history and beauty that has been buried under black curtains, ugly carpeting, and bollywood movies.
Now, the theatre is undergoing some incredible restoration. The two screening rooms were opened back up to one, and the old stage that was used for vaudeville was revealed anew. Right now, in the middle of its restoration, the Des Plaines Theatre looks beautiful. I cannot wait until it opens up. I hope they put on live shows and stuff.
Anyway, last night, we walked around, went into the old projection rooms, and went on the roof. I took pictures.
This is going to be beautiful. Watch out Pickwick.
ReplyDeleteI know the infamous Brian Wolf, the foremost Des Plaines historian that I'm aware of.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the Des Plaines Theater is only undergoing renovations. Until now I wasn't entirely sure what was up with that.