The Malverne

08/28/2026

And what a night it was!
Thanks for the wonderful write up from Alyssa over at the Long Island Herald 

https://www.liherald.com/westhempstead/stories/steve-buscemi-fundraiser-malverne-cinema-art-center,224670?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT-m1twZG9mAWZkaWQWUNW3usB96fRnOsm7f9LvzjaK1WtkaWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4Nm5kcpy5xPh7yQbXbUB2hgmrCoW63zdHmpKplv73hXi8qW9vWkkFtEI9Otg_aem_SuyX15vA0RZ0auk-ibhl9A

Entertainment to Affect Change Dente’s Dreamers

Actor and Valley Stream native Steve Buscemi helped usher in the Malverne Cinema & Art Center’s next chapter Aug. 19, hosting a fundraiser and 30th-anniversary screening of “Trees Lounge” as the renovated theater prepares to reopen this fall.

08/20/2026

We have so much to say and share about last night and once we can find the right words we will! In the meantime we will leave these little snaps from last night right here…

⭐️Maria & Nick ( and our new friend Mr. Steve Buscemi!)

07/21/2026

Seven months.

It’s hard to believe that just seven months ago we signed the lease on The Malverne with a dream, a whole lot of hope, and an empty building that needed a lot of love.

Today, we’re excited to share a few behind-the-scenes photos of just how far we’ve come. Every wall that’s been painted, every seat that’s been moved, every room that’s been cleaned, organized, repaired, and reimagined has been made possible through the dedication of volunteers, generous donations, and countless hours of hard work.

What makes this journey even more special is that this entire renovation is being led by two nonprofit organizations—Dente’s Dreamers ( Maria Dente )and Entertainment 2 Affect Change (Entertainment to Affect Change ). There isn’t a construction company with an unlimited budget behind the scenes. It’s neighbors, friends, families, volunteers, and supporters rolling up their sleeves because they believe in what The Malverne can become.

We know many of you are excited (and so are we!) and ask when the doors will officially open. The truth is... we’re getting close! We already have some exciting events on the calendar and can’t wait to welcome everyone inside. Every day brings us one step closer.

Thank you for your patience, your encouragement, your donations, your volunteer hours, and for believing in this dream. This theater is being built by the community, for the community, and we can’t wait to share it with all of you.

Stay tuned... the best is yet to come. ❤️🎭

“Swipe through to see where we’ve been... and imagine where we’re going.” ✨

07/02/2026

Who’s the Boss? Last night, we finally got to meet him! 😉✨

After an incredible performance, we had the chance to share our dream for The Malverne and Dente’s Dreamers with Tony Danza! As a Malverne hometown favorite, we invited him to come back to the neighborhood and see the historic theater as we bring it back to life for our community.

We hope to welcome you home—and to The Malverne—very soon, Tony! ❤️🎭🎬

CommunityThroughTheArts InclusionMatters

06/30/2026

❤️ Community means everything.

As a local Long Island business, we believe in giving back whenever possible.

From supporting local organizations and community projects to helping homeowners maintain and improve their properties, we're proud to be part of our community.

Thank you for supporting local businesses like ours.

06/02/2026

No need for a bouncer, we’ve got Giuseppe 😉💪🏻 sporting his best 😘🧑‍🌾

05/29/2026

A lot has happened a year “behind the scenes” and we can’t wait to tell you (and show you) all about it!

Stay Tuned⭐️

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05/29/2026

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04/26/2026

Taking a moment to share and thank our friends over at who have truly been rooting us on from the beginning. From stumbling upon their first post calling us “The Malverne Miracle” last May to our monthly chats and updates we are grateful for their support and can’t wait to see how we can work together in the future.

If you love and appreciate cinema please give them a follow and join their sub-stack!

04/15/2026

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