December 11, 2007

For the fourth year in a row, readers of The Ann Arbor News have voted the Michigan Theater the Best Movie Theater. The News' announcement called the theater "a restored historic gem." The awards were announced on Dec. 5, 2007.

In its story on the Michigan's winning streak, News reporter Jenn McKee wrote, "By showing art house fare in a historic movie palace setting, the Michigan fuses old and new to create a memorable movie-going experience."

The News also cited Executive Director Russ Collins' participation in a panel at the Sundance Film Festival and the theater's award late last year as the Outstanding Historic Theatre by the League of Historic American Theaters.

"…the details that make the Michigan a longtime local favorite hangout include the live music that's performed on a Barton theater organ before and after most performances, real butter on the popcorn, and ornate décor and architecture that recalls a glamorous, bygone era," McKee wrote.

This award comes on the heels of several other honors: the Michigan Theater was named to the 2007 4 THE BEST list by voters on ClickOnDetroit.com in September, and was a finalist in the Arts Organizations category at the Governor's Arts Awards in November.