When the state-of-the-art Jewel Theatre opened in 1953, it was built to Last.
In 1953, Stan Petherbridge was Mayor of Stettler, Ernest Manning was Premier, and our town already had a movie theatre named The Roxy.
The Jewel outlasted 'em all.
Since it was built, our Jewel has weathered many storms - both figuratively and meteorologically - yet it remains a steadfast symbol of movies and community.
Here are some of the events that occurred during the Jewel Theatre's 70 years:
The coronation, and death of, Queen Elizabeth II
The moon landing
September 11
The rise and fall of video stores
The Iran hostage crisis
The introduction of the home computer
The Vietnam war
The iPod, and cell phones
The destruction of the Berlin Wall
The invention of CGI for movies, then television
When we celebrate the Jewel Theatre's 70th Anniversary on June 30, we celebrate a rich history of this building, our community, and the world.
Let's raise a glass to our grand ol' dame, the Jewel. Cheers!
The Jewel Theatre's 70th Anniversary Gala is Friday, June 30 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $50 each, and are available at Reel Good Coffee until June 27. Check jeweltheatre.ca for details.
See you at the Jewel!
Ruth