On a rainy morning in San Angelo, Texas I made my way downtown to see the historic Texas Theatre. Originally opened in 1929, the Texas Theatre was once a venue for both movies and stage shows. It boasted air conditioning and around 1300 seats, making it not just a popular summer hangout, but also an especially large theatre in the region.
The Texas Theatre has been out of regular operation for several decades now, but it appears the building has been partially preserved in the hopes of some future renovation. It was actually vintage pictures of the theatre's giant marquee that encouraged me to detour through San Angelo. The neon tubing has gone, as have the crowds of moviegoers, but even in the pouring rain I still found myself marveling at this incredible old movie palace.
Earlier this summer I shot a short public service video with the Medicine Hat Fire Department about river safety on the South Saskatchewan. If I'm honest, the real incentive behind taking on this project was getting out on the river to enjoy the views of the cliffs around Police Point, under the bridges, and down to Echo Dale. The views of Medicine Hat, Alberta from the South Saskatchewan River really are pretty spectacular.
Check out the video I filmed with the Medicine Hat Fire Department below and for more information about river safety in Medicine Hat, Alberta click here.