Opened in 1930 as a vaudeville house and later used as a movie theater, the majestic Paramount is now a live entertainment emporium. Its art deco flourishes, replete with tapestries and chandeliers, contrasts provocatively with the contemporary acts gracing its stage. Concerts, musicals, stand-up comedy and children's shows all find their ideal setting amid the Paramount's impressive aura. ...
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In Short Opened in 1930 as a vaudeville house and later used as a movie theater, the majestic Paramount is now a live entertainment emporium. Its art deco flourishes, replete with tapestries and chandeliers, contrasts provocatively with the contemporary acts gracing its stage. Concerts, musicals, stand-up comedy and children's shows all find their ideal setting amid the Paramount's...
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 31, 2006)
A performing-arts center since 1929, this restored 2,000-seat downtown theater is a wonderful place to enjoy jazz, pop, and folk performances, as well as comedy, lectures, and theater. Recent bookings have included Burt Bacharach and Dwight Yoakam.