Avalon Centennial Film Series Tickets

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Quick Facts About Avalon Centennial Film Series

• The Avalon Theatre (Washington, DC) began as Chevy Chase Theatre in 1923 and is the oldest operating movie house in the DC area; it reopened as a nonprofit in 2003 and celebrated its centennial in 2023.
• Centennial Program, also called 100 Years of Cinema Magic, ran February–November 2023 with monthly screenings from different decades; screenings were typically on the third Sunday at 10:30 AM, plus a May 6, 2023 gala featuring Sherlock Jr. with live accompaniment.
• The program included film-curation by the theater’s programming team and moderators/guest speakers for select screenings, as reported by media coverage of the centennial.
• As of now, there is no public 2025 schedule for a dedicated Avalon Centennial Film Series; The Avalon continues with ongoing year-round programs (e.g., Wednesday Signature Series, Senior Cinema Thursday, Weekend Family Matinees) at the same DC venue.
• Social media presence exists for The Avalon Theatre Project, with references to Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky as channels to follow for updates.