#catalinacasino

[sabrinafigueroaartist]

Casino on Catalina Island 🏝 I wanted to spend more time on this painting (I spent sbout 40min) but the sun had other plans🌞 kicked me out of my painting spot lol that damn reflection off the water got to me also no sleep did too lol 😎 #artisthardcore #redlipssinkships 💋 #allworkandnoplay #nosleep #tookoolforskool #sol #watercolorandcasino #catalinaisland #catalinaislandart #watercolorpainting #watercolorsketch #catalinacasino #watercolorartist #sabrinafigueroaartist #landscapeart #landscapeartwork #pleinairpainting #artishardcore #Californiaart #art #artist #drawnfromlife #painting #paintfromlife (at Catalina Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjXkZsyr9y3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lawomanphoto]

December 23, 2017 Casino and Avalon Bay, Catalina Island, CA

December 23, 2017 Casino and Avalon Bay, Catalina Island, CA #catalinaisland #catalinacasino #avalon #avalonbay #lawomanphoto #onthisday

Photo by Christy Borgman

[officialvirago]

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The Catalina Casino is located in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles in California. It is the most visible landmark in Avalon Bay and when approaching the island from the mainland. The large building contains a movie theater & ballroom. Opened: May 29, 1929. Designed by Architect Sumner Spaulding. Architectural styles: Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival architecture. 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. Source: Wikipedia #travel #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #portofcall #godisinthedetails #wandering #catalinacasino #awesome #Avalon #Catalina #casino #adventure #CatalinaIsland #USA #California #LAX (at Catalina Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wPPueHnKP/?igshid=dubofz1k8pmv

[lameekly]

Get your tickets now to this 30 year old event that’s probably still going on in the Overlook Hotel that is the Catalina Casino Ballroom. #losangeles #lahistory #la #history #halloween #catalina #catalinaisland #avalon #avaloncasino #la_meekly #catalinacasino (at Catalina Casino Ballroom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoebduahAMv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dqbxl2pdobnr

[twotrey23]

#CatalinaCasino auditorium undergoing some type of renovation while #CatalinaFilmFestival @catalinafilm is in progress... #film #cinema #movies #movie #films #festival #filmfestival #indie #independent @catalinaexpress #CatalinaIsland #SantaCatalinaIsland #Avalon (at Catalina Island Casino)

[jenzie-in-the-city]

One can’t help but notice the gorgeous casino on Catalina island. It’s a beautiful slice of history that really can’t be missed! Anyone that knows me understands my love for Art Deco style. 😍 Use a film as an excuse to peak inside if you miss the tour... It’s totally worth it. 💁🏻‍♀️ . . . . . . . . . . #jenzieinthecity #jenzieoncatalinaisland #jenzieinavalon #avalon #catalinaca #visitcatalina #visitcatalinaisland #catalinaislandtourism #catalinaisland #catalinacasino #catalinacasinoballroom #catalinacasinotheater #catalinacasinobuilding #catalinacasinotheatre #travelgram #latergram #avalontheatre (at Catalina Casino Ballroom)

[relaxednomad-blog]

Looking up at the historic Catalina Island Casino - now a theater. . . . #avalon #catalinaisland #catalinacasino (at Catalina Island)

[griffinmoss]

Watched #BloodAndSand with @rudolphvalentinoforever and #Carmen with @carolelombardtribute ❤️ #californiaadventure #californiaphotography #catalina #travel #ocean #californialife #photooftheday #island #wanderlust #love #californialove #catalinaisland #californialiving #californiadreaming #california #californiacoast #photography #avalon #catalinacasino #avaloncasino #photooftheday #photography #love #silentmovie #explore #beautiful #art #instagood (at Avalon Casino Movie Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdjpA7nPYbo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dalehauskins]

My new Specialized bike on my lonely Birthday week, end of August 2019 new dawn Dale, on Catalina Island by the Catalina Casino. _______________________ Since opening in 1929, when my missed US Navy veteran father was 29 years old, the Catalina Casino has been an icon on Catalina Island, and the Avalon Theatre and upstairs ballroom has hosted thousands of moviegoers, entertainers, musicians, bands, dancers, and revelers. ____________ Taking ten years to construct, costing affluent William Wrigley Jr $2 million to construct the Casino. Its Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco style has 105,000 Catalina roof tiles made locally of native clay that was brought to the island from the mainland. _____ The theatre seats 1,184 people and is 138 feet across and 43 feet high. Art deco murals by John Gabriel Beckman adorn the walls and create a stunning ambiance. _________________________ @visitcatalinaisland @discovertwoharbors @catalinachamber @catalinaconservancy @catcookieco @catalinabackcountry @visitcatalinaisland @catalinaadventuretours _______________________________________________ #CatalinaIsland2019#SantaCatalinaIsland#Avalon#VisitCatalinaIsland#AvalonHarbor#AvalonCalifornia#losangelesmusician#studiomusician#sessionmusician#LosAngelesMusicScene#Californiareggae#LoveCalifornia#ILoveCalifornia#sandiegomusician#sessionguitarist#LosAngelesGuitarist#LosAngelesCountyFireDepartment#LosAngelesCounty#socalmusician#sounddiego#LALife#AvalonHarborPatrol#westcoastroots#californiaroots#AvalonCasinoBallroom#90704#orangecountyguitarist#Avalon2019#AvalonCatalina#CatalinaCasino (at Avalon Casino Movie Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zOnPJgu_V/?igshid=1jqqadmbe21sq

[lameekly]

Directional sign in the casino on Catalina Island. Also a preliminary design for our hit new t-shirt: “I’m with ballroom.” #losangeles #lahistory #la #history #catalina #catalinaisland #casino #ballroom #sign #catalinacasino #avalon #la_meekly (at Catalina Casino Ballroom)

[thevanishingdigest-blog]

the adult field trip initiative | Catalina Island | sunday 30 august

avalon bay | island golf carting | catalina casino | avalon theater + ballroom

by the Gentleman Alphonse

purchased by william wrigley, jr. in 1919, santa catalina island has played host to the chicago cubs spring training to the stars of old hollywood as a playground of who’s who of the talking pictures era. deeded in the 1970′s to the catalina island conservancy to insure it remained largely natural + undeveloped, this old glamour getaway was the ideal destination for the year’s eighth adult field trip excursion.

loading into the catalina express ferry off golden shore dr. in long beach, the day began with a bit of a grayish cloud cover that shaded the docks + paths to our train-reminiscent seats. leaving the dock + picking up speed in open water, we soon outran the ominously gloomy canopy, as informed by the colour of the water seeming to change from a murkish-grey to gleaming blue. mental note was made that the perceived colour of the ocean at any given time is equal parts composition + reflection of the above sky. inspiring.

making great time across the 20+ miles from shore, the ferry made berth where the eyes were greeted with the wondrously welcoming arms of avalon bay. homes stacked the immediately viewable hills in the center, flanked by the casino to the right, and the curving natural expanse of the untouched island areas to the left. disembarking, the first order of business was to take in the charm of the shoppes + snap quick photos, as the golf cart rental hub was approached.

securing a modest-capacity cart, the island begged to be explored at an inquisitively leisurely pace. streets were sped upwards + gently careened down, with frequent stops for photo ops. the architecture was quaint, yet familiar, with locals giving freely of welcoming smiles + waves. living on the island appeared deliberate yet carefree, as miniature cars + numerous golf carts maintained a quiet ever-presence among the moderate streets. returning just as the allotted time was expiring, the carts were returned as travel to the casino was made on foot, observing all the local shoppes + wares along the way.

the catalina casino still retains much of its turn-of-the-century charm, as towering columns + grandiose art deco decorum welcomed all who entered. guided by a spirited, silver-haired gentleman, our time travel through the architecture + still-existing programming of the casino theater as well as the above ballroom was a master class in staying power. original paint pigments, hardwood ballroom flooring, tiffany + co. design chandeliers, all stood impressive enough, but the gem of knowing that the theater acoustics were engineered so incredibly that the study of such engineering was conducted + applied to radio city music hall in new york city? a priceless point of historical pride.

while the best intentions were to view a film in the theater, the present offering had already been viewed by the group’s individuals. as the sole screening offering (the theater screens one major film release, two weeks after it’s debut, nightly, at 7:30p only), attention was enjoying time on the beach + surrounding areas areas prior to dining reservations. making our way back to the ferry after a delightful meal following a long, enjoyable day of exploration, the sentiment of ‘soon return’ to this local island of magic was echoed amongst the entire rich tapestry of intriguing individuals in attendance, as we sailed back to the port of long beach. 

such a grand experience. 

until the next outing, I leave you to explore greater.

class dismissed.

[officialvirago]

#Throwback to a recent visit earlier this month: Catalina Island Yacht Club • Founded 1924 • it has been a welcoming landmark in Avalon Bay since the building was completed. Members of the Catalina Yacht Club have continuously occupied and maintained it except for the years 1942 - 1945 when the U.S. Merchant Marine used the building as a school. 30 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, California. Source: plaques on site #travel #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #portofcall #godisinthedetails #wandering #catalinacasino #awesome #Avalon #Catalina #adventure #CatalinaIsland #USA #California #LAX #FotoQuartet #CatalinaIslandYachtClub (at Catalina Island Yacht Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6jf8MXnJ9K/?igshid=14ubwte7dc87l

[officialvirago]

Our ship anchored offshore this amazing jewel on the west coast of California. The Catalina Casino is located in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles in California. It is the most visible landmark in Avalon Bay and when approaching the island from the mainland. The large building contains a movie theater & ballroom. Opened: May 29, 1929. Designed by Architect Sumner Spaulding. Architectural styles: Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival architecture. After 90 years as a haven for movie buffs on Catalina Island, the Avalon Theatre in the Catalina Casino is ending its run as a traditional film venue. The theater won’t be permanently closing its doors, but the Catalina Island Company announced the venue, located on Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles, is moving from a first-run theater into a repertory showcase. “It’s just not a sustainable movie theater,” Catalina Casino CEO Randy Herrel told Variety. “Attendance is upside-down. It’s only gotten worse.” In a town of 4,000 residents, it became increasingly difficult to routinely fill the theater of some 1,184 seats. Over the past year, Avalon Theatre found that 85% of movies shown had just 42 people in attendance per night. Sparse attendance is not for lack of investment. In the last five years, the Catalina Island Company gave the theater a makeover, installed a new sound system and screen, and repaired the 43-foot high dome ceiling to enhance the moviegoing experience for its patrons. Avalon also started offering a wider range of dining and beverage options like pizza, hot dogs, and a bar in addition to traditional movie snacks. But Herrell points to the rise in streaming services for the direct decline in ticket sales. Sadly All the building tours were full for today. Avalon Theatre, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. Source: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/avalon-theatre-catalina-island-closes-1203400495/amp/. & Wikipedia #travel #wanderlust #globalgypsy #details #portofcall #godisinthedetails #wandering #catalinacasino #awesome #Avalon #movietheatre #Catalina #adventure #CatalinaIsland #USA #California #LAX #AvalonTheatre (at Avalon Casino Movie Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vzlMRnpHe/?igshid=4opaoh80juap