our new christmas {story} tradition.

when we lived in oklahoma city, blakey & i had a christmas tradition of going to a very merry pops  christmas show every year.  so this year in birmy, we found our new alabama christmas tradition!

each year, the historic alabama theatre shows classic holiday movies in its gorgeous building.  blakey's favorite christmas movie is a christmas story, so we were super excited to see his family tradition & experience the beautiful downtown theatre.

 {literally around the corner from our loft}

originally built in 1927 & costing approx $1.5 million, the theatre underwent a complete restoration in 1998.   it seats an impressive 2500 people throughout three levels.  & a mighty wurlitzer organ adds to the awe.

we were amazed by the gold leaf ceilings & fabulous chandeliers...

inside the auditorium is nothing short of fabulous...

the organist lead all of us in a few christmas carols & then our christmas film began...

merry christmas from alabama!

love love,

kjp.