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06-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Was having a repair done on my car today - and while waiting, was reading a book and watching an infomercial-type show that was playing on the TV. One of those things that repeats over and over -so I was there long enough to watch it 3 x's.

There was a segment on Rte 66 and Joliet, Ill. When a part about the Rialto came up....WOW. What a beautiful theater!!!! The home of Al Jolson, and Liberace quoted as saying, "Finally, a theater that matches my wardrobe!". The show included a brief tour of the interior, highlighting the detail of the ceiling and a magnificant cut-crystal chandalier.

I hadn't considered going but after seeing this *sigh*

06-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#15
podunklander Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Come With Me to Joliet, Illinois on 9/28/08 Was having a repair done on my car today - and while waiting, was reading a book and watching an infomercial-type show that was playing on the TV. One of those things that repeats over and over -so I was there long enough to watch it 3 x's. There was a segment on Rte 66 and Joliet, Ill. When a part about the Rialto came up....WOW. What a beautiful theater!!!! The home of Al Jolson, and Liberace quoted as saying, "Finally, a theater that matches my wardrobe!". The show included a brief tour of the interior, highlighting the detail of the ceiling and a magnificant cut-crystal chandalier. I hadn't considered going but after seeing this sigh