By Rachel Galvin
Coconut Creek welcomes Silverspot Cinema, a movie theater with a difference. The theater will open Friday, May 15 in The Promenade Shops. Here, 11 screens with 1475 seats screen mainstream films, as well as independent and foreign films. The hand-stitched plush leather seats add comfort. Even the front row does not feel too close with the addition of an ottoman for tired feet. Movies here take on a life of their own with intense sound and crisp picture quality. Bring in a cocktail from the in-house restaurant or concessions and relax. The locale will feature a yet unnamed restaurant from the David Burke Group sure to be a sophisticated selection for the gourmand to enjoy. Also the concession stand will have pizza, burgers, sliders sandwiches, hot dogs, popcorn and more.
This concept comes straight from Latin America. This is the second location in America. The first location was in Naples six years ago. CEO Francisco “Pancho” Schlotterbeck says they plan on opening many locations nationwide with their flagship opening in Miami late next year.
“We hope to have 100 to 120 screens in five years,” says Schlotterbeck.
This location is anticipated to be the first LEED certified cinema in Florida and one of less than 10 nationwide. It includes a Bright White ENERGY STAR rated roof, low flow plumbing, specialized lighting and other structures that help to do everything from minimize flooding and redirecting water to keeping the structure cool in an environmental way. This new location also will remain spic and span with a professional cleaning staff attending to it rather than ushers.
Another unique feature is the lack of a box office. All tickets are bought online and seats selected ahead of time so guests can arrive late and not have to worry about finding a seat.
Also, they plan on holding their own mini film fest, as well as private events and unique screenings, including operas, theater, ballets, concerts, Shakespeare and maybe even sports and live streaming.
In celebration of the opening, they held a media day on Tuesday, May 12, a VIP Party Thursday, May 14 for invited guests, as well as a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 15.
Adult tickets are $14.50 and children are $9.75. They will be offering discounts for seniors, matinees and other specials.
The Silverspot Cinema is located in the Promenade Shops in Coconut Creek in the back, behind the parking garage, at 4441 Lyons Rd. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.silverspot.net. Here, you can also register for their rewards program and earn ten points for every dollar spent to be used toward tickets, food, beverages and more.
