This theater is beautiful! We were in town visiting and they had a showing of a movie. Matinee…read moretickets were only $7 a piece and the couples meal deal with a large popcorn and two medium pops was only $9. We enjoyed sitting in the upper level. Seats were comfy and staff was really friendly. We loved it!

Concessions: 5 stars Seats: 3.5 stars…read moreAmbiance: 5 stars Staff: 5 stars I've been meaning to come to this theater ever since they reopened in 2007. I finally came this summer, when they were playing Barbie. We purchased tickets earlier in the day and ate dinner next door to make sure we got good seats. That turned out to be unnecessary, but they did mention that some showings had sold out recently. I recommend getting tickets earlier rather than later! You can purchase tickets online or in person. I loved the ambiance in the theater - from the gorgeous velvet curtains to the stars in the ceiling designed by an astronomy professor. So much history has been maintained while adding modern comfort. The popcorn is also tasty and they carry local soda.

The employees here are rude and inexperienced, the theatre is okay, but won't recommend...read more

The assignment of seats is ridiculous, and we used to buy the bucket every year, but the last 3…read moretimes we were there, the popcorn was stale. Not even popped on the same day. We had no one there to take the tickets, so no one told us where we were going. Finally found a janitor, to tell us where we should go. Not going back.

This theater was built in 1940. It is extremely well preserved in the Art Deco style. It has a very…read morenice angle to the seating. Not as severe as stadium seating in modern theatets but impressive for it's age. The seats are very comfortable and more impressive is there is plenty of leg room. The sound and picture are perfect. The concessions are very old school but acceptable. Sodas are the Traverse City Pop Company, can't remember their name. The only real downside is the bathrooms are up some very narrow stairs. Overall to me this was a 5 star experience. Will I return. Yes, I love this theater.

The Elk Rapids Cinema is a cinephile's dream. This restored art deco single-screen theater shows…read morefirst-run films in an environment that evokes the grandeur of an earlier era (with up-to-date projection and sound that's first rate). Of course, the ceiling black light mural is a delight for the eyes as well. But let's be honest. A big part of the attraction is the popcorn. This has got to be the best movie popcorn in the country. One taste and you'll have a hard time going back to the styrofoam they serve at the megaplexes. Going to the movies at the Cinema is an experience that transcends whatever happens to be showing on the screen...

What a fun musical night at The Bay CommunityTheatre in Sutton's Bay. If you haven't been there for…read morea while, it is a must stop. The renovations are wonderful. Everyone there, from employees to volunteers are so friendly and happy to be there. It's a quaint hometown theatre that is cozy relaxing. They show a wide range of movies along with special events. If you are in the area, it is a must stop!

I really enjoyed seeing the Irish show here yesterday, even though I only caught the first half of…read morethe show, wow. The new seats in the theater are great! The stage and acoustics were a delight, too. Thank you for being this seasonally appropriate, Celtic band, for the week before St. Patrick's day. Those of us who are 50%, or 100% Irish- we celebrate this holiday all week or all month! The band, Kennedy's Kitchen, said it was their third time at this venue. The attendance was pretty decent- the band joked that there must not have been any good basketball games on. Lol. Good mix of jokes, stories, songs with and w/out lyrics. Haunting melodies and lively jigs etc. Plus, this band played in the gym today for the students at the school where I work, and they played a luncheon time concert at our local community college. Way to spread goodwill!!! :)

Holy smokes, Batman! Movie ticket prices here are so cheap…read more We came on a gloomy drizzly afternoon. Perfect excuse to head indoors and watch a movie. Saw Mad Max in 3D for 6 buckeroos! What a pleasant surprise. It was matinee pricing so tickets are EXTRA cheap. I didn't believe the guy when he told us what we owed and I had to confirm with him that yes, it was indeed the price for 3D. Even further discounts given if you're a student, in the military, a senior (60+), or a child (3-12). Concessions are also priced very reasonably. Theater is very cute and charming looking, both inside and out. It's right off the main street. Our ticket seller was very friendly and chatted us up a bit. They're forced to wear black formal attire so that kind of snazzes up the place. Comfortable seating, no complaints about our movie experience. Perk about seeing movies here are there a ton of commercials for local businesses shown some of which are wow, just no words. Pretty amazing to watch though. You get the impression this is a tight knit community. It was cute though because I walked by a candy shop just minutes before and recognized the owner after seeing him in the commercial for his shop. Pretty nifty!

This theater was built in the late 90's. It's very clean and has a very friendly staff. However…read moreit's only a mediocre cinema. There is only a tiny angle to the seating, so it is far from stadium seating. The seats are very crunched together so not the most comfortable. The picture and sound are good. Just not alot of charm to the place. So it kinda fits that it was built in the 90's. Overall I'd give 3 stars. Would I return? Yes if I was in the area and it was the only place showing what I want to watch or had a better time or I just wanted to eat in Charlevoix.

I have been coming to Frankfort for years, and I'm happy to see that the Garden is in operation and…read morehas evolved with the times...but not too much. It's a good theater. You're not going to get the big AMC or IMAX experience, but there's enough of that outside of Frankfort. Good seats, good sound, and it's not too expensive. The throwback movies are excellent, and you can always enjoy Main Street before and after.

Amazing restoration of a 100 year old movie theater, careful artistically preserved Art Deco…read morepaintings by volunteers. Wonderful state of the art sound and lighting systems.. Best pop corn with real butter. Movies, community events, lots of musical presentations, forums, streaming. An amazing team keeps it all together with a strong volunteer group. A recently installed solar array is saving energy costs. A wonderful experience and has first run movies, children's movies and our own Fall Film Festivals for several years. And a special 48 hour film contest each year happily attended by very creative teams. A treat to have such a gem in Frankfort.

Just an old fashioned small town 2 theater cinema.  The seats are comfortable and are at a slight…read moreincline, to help with viewing. The sound seemed to be very good. Maybe not the largest screen, but more than adequate. The concessions are normal, nothing unique. Comparing apples to apples, or in this case small town cinema to small town cinema, this is a perfectly solid 4 star review. Would I return? Absolutely.

Love small town movie theaters! However, this one's prices were a little steep for the small…read morescreens and lighted theaters. However, again, small town theaters are the best. I would like to see them have priced concessions and Tickets that match the theater. If you want to charge big box prices, then have big box amenities...

Gorgeous theater! Entrance is spotless and prices are very low…read more Great time options for multiple movies and the theater itself was very well maintained. Popcorn was really good and the owner and employees were very courteous towards us and other customers when asking about combos, other movies, and their judgement about the work environment. Great movie theater!

We are happy that they started playing some horror movies here. The food is not all jacked up in…read moreprice. The bathroom was clean and the chairs are quite comfy. The staff is very friendly and have a great sense of humor. Not bad for a small town theater.

You get that feeling of wanting to stop by every time you pass by here, the location is very…read moreattractive and welcoming. I thought their prices would be a bit more reasonable but was disappointed. Concessions were as expected, popcorn was cold and drinks somewhat warm. I had very high expectations from this place and was let down, unfortunately. Kids enjoyed the small playground they have, was glad for that. Still debating if my family and I should visit here again, we'll see.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Cherry Bowl Drive In! Always a highlight of our trips up north. Real old timey…read more Perfect. A great concession stand that isn't over priced or ridiculous like modern movie theaters (seriously--a bucket of popcorn for $3? A jumbo soda for $2? Insane) and they carry more than just popcorn. Candy, caramel apples, ice cream, milk shakes, a variety of fried foods including funnel cake. The place just smells awesome. Old neon signs adorn the walls as well as photos of classic Hollywood stars. Neato! Each night your entrance fee buys you into a double feature. Usually it's a kid's movie first followed by a grown up feature. This past weekend it was two adult films-- Salt and Grown Ups. You pull your car into the slot and you have the old fashioned speakers hanging next to your car should you choose them. I'm a mosquito magnet so leaving the windows open would just not do so we opted to listen to the radio feed that runs over a local FM station. Right in front of the screen are swings and a few playground pieces for kids to play around in. Some folks choose to sit on blankets outside of their cars. However you feel most comfortable you can go for it at the Cherry Bowl. The show begins after dusk and before the first film they make special occasion announcements and everyone lays down on the horn in congratulations of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc. So cute! Then they play an old cartoon short (e.g. an old Disney Mickey Mouse short) and then the first feature film. Following that is a classic intermission with old "let's all go to the lobby" reels, commercials for mosquito repellant and pickles. Really awesome old timey stuff. Then the second feature beings. We were exhausted and not particularly interested in seeing Grown Ups so we made sure to stick out for the awesome intermission and took off after. If you're up in the Leelanau area I highly recommend this wonderful blast from the past. The films never go over pg-13 so it's usually kid friendly faire and fun for all ages!