A NEW HEART FOR BEEKMAN AVENUE

A 100 YEAR OLD CINEMA IS BEING REBORN

The historic Strand Theater building with an illuminated marquee and signage, located between two adjacent buildings on a city street in black and white.

The Strand building on Beekman Avenue - a landmark in the heart of the village - is being redeveloped into a multi-arts hub via the NY Forward Project. We will anchor to the ground floor with a state-of-the-art 120-seat cinema, cafe/wine bar, and welcome center, provided we raise the money necessary.

OUR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

Architectural floor plan of a building's first floor showing a lobby, elevator, wine bar/cafe, theater lobby, restrooms, theater with seating, stage, and a large auditorium with seating and a deep stage.

STADIUM SEATING

Architectural elevation drawing of an auditorium or lecture hall showing tiered seating with chairs facing forward, walls, and some TDO and TBD measurements marked.

ARTIST RENDERINGS

CREDIT: NEXUS CREATIVE

Empty movie theater with rows of black and gray seats facing a large white screen, dimmed lighting, and soundproof walls.
Empty auditorium with white cushioned seats arranged in rows, black armrests, gray carpeted floors, and acoustical panels on the walls, with overhead stage lighting.
A retail concession stand with shelves and empty display areas, signs reading 'Coming Soon' and 'Concessions', and a small counter with a cash register.

From pop-up to permanent

Our monthly pop-up events allow us to screen movies to our community while we raise the capital for our permanent venue.

Check out what’s coming up next on our Events Page.

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