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<P class=style39 align=left>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: </P>
<P class=style33 align=center><STRONG><SPAN class=style38>SENATOR THEATRE FORCED
TO<BR>CLOSE, ROTUNDA TO FOLLOW </SPAN><BR><SPAN class=style34>PUBLIC TO CONVERGE
FOR TOWN HALL MEETING </SPAN></STRONG></P>
<P class="style33 style34" align=left><STRONG>BALTIMORE, MD, MARCH 15, 2009
</STRONG>- Senator Theatre management has announced that the screening of
"Watchmen" on Sunday evening, March 15th, was the final first-run film to be
shown at the renowned theatre in its 70 year history. The Senator's first film
attraction on October 5, 1939 was "Stanley and Livingstone".<BR><BR>The exact
date for ceasing first-run film exhibition at the Rotunda Cinematheque is not
yet determined, but that announcement is likely within the week.<BR><BR>"This
was a very difficult decision made after a great deal of soul-searching and
deliberation with our key management staff, and my family. The economic
realities are such that the show simply cannot go on at The Senator," said owner
Tom Kiefaber. "The rising expressions of support from the extended community and
beyond for The Senator and its future are encouraging, however, the revenue from
first-run films in this economy has regrettably made it impossible for me to
meet payroll for our loyal staff beyond this point."<BR><BR>A town hall meeting
will be held at The Senator on Monday, March 16th at 7:00pm. Doors open at
6:15pm.<BR><BR>The newly-formed Senator Community Trust has called the Town
Meeting and invited mayor Dixon and other city and state officials, members of
Baltimore City's Senator Steering Committee and all other interested parties.
The purpose of the Town Meeting is to seek public input and clarify the
situation regarding The Senator's precarious and uncertain future. All concerned
are encouraged to attend this pivotal public forum.<BR><BR>Theatre management
plans to screen a variety of classic and cult films and concert videos to
commemorate the end of an era at The Senator.<BR><BR>A schedule of special
events will be announced on
www.senator.com.<BR><BR><STRONG>Contact<BR></STRONG>Tom Kiefaber
<BR>410.435.3583 <BR><A href="mailto:info@senator.com" target=_blank
shape=rect>info@senator.com</A></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>