Uptown Theatre - Chicago

Uptown Theatre - Chicago We are the volunteers (not owners or developers) and boosters for restoring and opening the historic Uptown Theatre, Chicago. and Geo. L.
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The Uptown is a protected Chicago landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. "Not for TODAY -- But for ALL TIME!" -- Architects C.W. Rapp in opening day publicity for the Balaban & Katz Corp., Aug. 18, 1925.

Block Club Chicago captures the moment:
08/21/2026

Block Club Chicago captures the moment:

The founder of the Silent Film Society and one of the city's last photoplay organists died last year. His street sign was unveiled outside the Portage Theater, the movie house he fought to save.

Enjoy some photos from the Jay Warren street naming ceremony last night with The Silent Film Society of Chicago and Save...
08/21/2026

Enjoy some photos from the Jay Warren street naming ceremony last night with The Silent Film Society of Chicago and Save the Portage Theater:

08/21/2026

Did you know? The Uptown Crew at it again! Thanks Andy for the laugh! Kudos to the Chicago History Museum Member and Donor Event!

Jay Warren street naming ceremony today with The Silent Film Society of Chicago and Save the Portage Theater:
08/21/2026

Jay Warren street naming ceremony today with The Silent Film Society of Chicago and Save the Portage Theater:

WERE YOU HERE? Tell us your memories of the Uptown Community Portraits in 2000, 2005 and 2025? For the theatre's 75th, 8...
08/20/2026

WERE YOU HERE? Tell us your memories of the Uptown Community Portraits in 2000, 2005 and 2025? For the theatre's 75th, 80th and 100th anniversaries of the Uptown's grand opening!

Reminder: Theatre organist Jay Warren will be recognized today with an honorary street naming ceremony. It's a public ev...
08/20/2026

Reminder: Theatre organist Jay Warren will be recognized today with an honorary street naming ceremony. It's a public event but you must RSVP for the reception.

RIP Dennis Wolkowicz.

Last night we enjoyed a Fun Chicago History Museum “Member” Event to reminisce the Uptown Theatre’s intimate past, prese...
08/19/2026

Last night we enjoyed a Fun Chicago History Museum “Member” Event to reminisce the Uptown Theatre’s intimate past, present and future.

Thank you Paul Durica, Director of Curation and Exhibitions, Eileen Billings, Member Relations Manager, and Josh, Event Liaison, for a fabulous mingle with members, Q & A and a look into your archives.

Robert Loerzel, Andy Pierce and Uptown Dave Syfczak never seem to disappoint! Your interesting facts, charisma and funny stories of the Uptown Theatre were entertaining.

Many CHM members say this was the best event and feel the Uptown Theatre is a tangible historical project they can help contribute to.

Much respect to Jerry Mickelson, owner of the Uptown Theatre and JAM Productions, for contributing so much and attending this event.

Milissa Parrish,
Volunteer

A sneak peek at the wonderful Uptown Theatre event last night at Chicago History Museum courtesy of Eddie Arruza:
08/19/2026

A sneak peek at the wonderful Uptown Theatre event last night at Chicago History Museum courtesy of Eddie Arruza:

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