By Leah Mikulich From Vista Today Image via The Blob, IMDB. The Blob, a 1958 cult science-fiction movie filmed in Phoenixville, has initiated the spread of the word “blob” into many new contexts. Here is the iconic run-out scene from...
By Helen Harris Saturday, February 10, 2024 From Vista Today Just a week into its Building Improvement Challenge, The Colonial Theatre is already halfway to its goal of raising $10,000 in 60 days. Striving for a deadline of Mar. 27 (World Theatre Day),...
By Malerie Yolen-Cohen Tuesday, February 27, 2024 From Getaway Mavens WHY GO: While Longwood Gardens is the most visited attraction in nearby Brandywine Valley, you’ll find an abundance of romantically quirky, teeny village-y things to do in Chester County PA. Martha...
By Ken Knickerbocker (See the article here) From Philadelphia Today Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track,...
The Colonial was the venue for Preston & Steve’s annual party for the biggest fans of their show. Preston & Steve’s Christmas Miracle, Miller Lite Ugly Sweater Edition, was presented by Phoenixville First. Below you will find the live stream...
By Natalie Jason Monday, December 18, 2023 From 6 ABC The town center of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley explodes with vibrancy during the holidays and offers a trail of sweet treats. From parades to chocolate shops, the towns of Kennett...
By Chad Kennerk October 13th, 2023 Happy Halloween: The Best Movie Theatres for Horror Fans Read the Online version of the Magazine HERE.
Son of Frankenstein – Sun, Oct 1 at 1:30 p.m. “[Bela Lugosi] pretty much steals the movie in his last really juicy role.” – Village Voice SPONSORED BY MAD SHELLEY COMICS Get Tickets Coraline– Sat, Oct 7 at 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30...
By Peter Crimmins – July 21, 2023 (read the original article here) Eddie Muller’s festival of classic film noir has been around for 20 years, touring through a dozen cities. It’s coming to the home of The Blob. This weekend...
Exhibition Features • Chad Kennerk • July 17 2023 Read the Article HERE on Box Office Pro Located in the heart of downtown Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, The Colonial Theatre was built in 1902 and first opened its doors as a vaudeville...
6 ABC Philadlphia Friday, July 14, 2023 (Article HERE) The annual event celebrates the sci-fi classic that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre back in 1957. PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A popular movie-lovers tradition is taking place in Chester County...
CBS 3 News Philadelphia Cover from and about the 2023 Blobfest at The Colonial Theatre. Nothing can stop it — “The Blob” returns to the Chester County town where the movie was filmed. Horror fans ran for their lives from...
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