Two local film organizations, San Luis Obispo Women in Film and Television and the Central Coast Film Society, recently teamed up to co-host a special mixer event to celebrate the past, present, and future of the historic Royal Theater in Guadalupe.
The purpose of the May 22 event was to educate the public about the upcoming renovation and expansion of the Royal Theater and the importance of preserving the venue as a tribute to the Japanese American citizens who played a large role in the Guadalupe community’s history.
One of the goals of the ongoing project is to transform the Royal Theater into an expansive arts hub, which will provide resources to local artists working in several types of media.
“As a local nonprofit with a mission to celebrate cinema and digital media arts, the Central Coast Film Society is dedicated to raising awareness and community support for projects like the Royal Theater renovation and expansion, especially as an opportunity to enhance the education and extracurricular activities for students with the new Civic Performing Arts Center,” Sarah Risley, president of the Central Coast Film Society, said in press materials.
This article appears in May 26 – Jun 2, 2022.
