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The Ritz Theatre to celebrate its 80th anniversary

The Ritzville Downtown Development Association will celebrate the Ritz Theatre’s 80th anniversary with a fundraiser on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.

The admission for the event is $10 for all ages and includes a beverage. Concessions, as well as beer and wine for patrons 21 years and older, will be served.

The Ritz Theatre opened in 1937. Seattle architect Bjarne Moe, who specialized in movie theaters, designed The Ritz. It is one of few theaters in the Pacific Northwest from Moe’s designs still operating.

Contractor W.G. Meyers of Spokane completed construction of the building before its opening on Sept....

 

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