(San Pedro, CA) –ย This historic Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedroโs opulent Art Deco gem originally opened in 1931, is ready to move into a new era of spectacular events...
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Feel the Beat with Team Taiko and Arugakki!
Arugakki returns to Grand Annex, June 8! Master drummer Kristofer Bergstrom of GVFโs Team Taiko, along with friends from Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI), will perform...
2017 & 2007| Lower Lobby Refurbishment
In the mid 1990s, the lower lobby sustained extreme water damage due to flooding. The historic red and white checkered linoleum and wooden subfloor were destroyed. In 2007,...
2015 | New Digital Projector
GVF purchased technically appropriate projector in order for the theatre to be able to access and screen contemporary films. One of GVF’s ongoing goals has been to...
2010 | Auditorium Paint Analysis
GVF received a grant from The National Trust to conduct an analysis of the peeling paint in the main auditorium. Experts found the causes to be age, deterioration of base...
2009-10 | Mezzanine Ceiling Restoration
GVF repaired and restored a section of decorated ceiling that was sagging, cracked, and missing sections of plaster. With a matching grant from the Office of then L.A....
2009 | Main Drape Replacement
GVF replaced the (non-original) main stage drape with a more technically useful curtain that is able to open at the center and move up and down. GVF Board President Fred...
2006-08 | “Save Your Seat” Campaign
From 2006 – 2008, GVF raised $914,418 through a coordinated community building effort that offered local businesses and residents the opportunity to โadoptโ seats at...
Warner Grand Seat Restoration
The Warner Grand Theater has officially started its seat restoration! Last week, the theaterโs 1,500 seats were removed and will be re-cushioned, reupholstered and...
The Movie Is Ready to Start, ‘Save Your Seat’
Author/Publisher: Palos Verdes Peninsula News Synopsis: Plans of the “Save Your Seat” campaign to launch in the near future and how the public can get involved....
