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Mike and
Barbara Getz own and operate all three Grass Valley theaters
and the Nevada Theatre Film Series in Nevada City. They are
passionate about creating outstanding movie experiences for
this community. This is why each theatre is clean, staffed
with friendly, helpful employees, has comfy seats, and
state-of-the-art sound systems. The popcorn is delicious,
too!
Mike Getz
began his career in the movie business in
the early 60’s. He created the first wildly
successful midnight movie series in Hollywood in 1963 and
helped launch the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” midnight movie
phenomenon in theaters throughout the country. In order to
view independent films locally, Mike and Barbara started the
Nevada Theatre Film Series in 1979. Mike’s talent to
entertain the audience is evident in the 26-year success
story of this popular Nevada City Sunday night tradition.
In 1989,
The Getz’s opened Sierra Cinemas, a 4 screen, first run
movie theatre in Grass Valley. In 2001, they opened Sutton
Cinemas, a 2 screen theatre in the Brunswick Plaza. In
December, 2003, The Getz’s purchased the Del Oro Theatre in
downtown Grass Valley and began an extensive remodeling
effort, which culminated in the Grand Re-Opening and Tower
Lighting ceremony in October, 2004. Thousands of folks
filled the streets to witness the lighting of the tower,
which had been dark for over 20 years. |
