Taking another page from the history books, Alfvin looks to recreate a traditional moviegoing experience by inviting the audience into the theatre an hour before every film for a vintage preshow. Other weekends may include magic, comedy, live music, and more. For the first time in decades, entertainment offerings in The Avalon Theatre will change as frequently as every evening.” Moving forward, Alfvin says that a typical weekend lineup may include a classic film on Friday followed by a current film on Saturday. “Gone are the days of a single movie playing for multiple weeks. The movies I watched in The Avalon Theatre helped inspire my career, so when the doors closed in 2019, I knew I had to help find a sustainable path forward.”Īccording to Alfvin, variety will be key. “Avalon has always been my home away from home, and the Casino holds a special place in my heart. Alfvin will operate the theatre as a performing arts center, featuring current and classic films as well as live entertainment. In addition to the airport's spectacular mountain views, its DC-3 Grill is a top island attraction, serving a variety of beef, bison, chicken, and vegetarian burger and sandwich options.The Catalina Island Company has reached an agreement with actor, producer, and long-time Catalina patron Wesley Alfvin to reopen The Avalon Theatre in the famous Catalina Casino. Today, it is primarily utilized by private pilots and is accessible to visitors through Wildlands Express tours, which operate daily. During World War II, the airport was used as a training facility, and during the mid-20th century, the airport accepted commercial passenger flights, gaining public notoriety for its inclusion in the feature film The In-Laws. It was originally opened to the public in 1941 as the Buffalo Springs Airport, constructed by island developer William Wrigley Jr.

The airport is open to the public daily for the landing of general commuter and tourist aircraft, with limited supply airfreight operations also maintained on a regular basis. Airport in the Sky, also known officially as Catalina Airport, is a private airport that is located atop Catalina Island's highest elevation point at 1,602 feet.

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