

Jeff Rawlins, formerly of the Norgate (which closed), the Glendale (which closed), and the Woodland (which closed), jumped next to the Greenbriar and Ron Hahn upgraded it to the Greenbriar Cinema Grill on Januwith “Sleepy Hollow” and “The World is Not Enough.” It was the 20th location for Atlanta-based Cinema Grill Systems Circuit of Georgia. It then passed to MCCI Theatres which closed it as a second-run house on Octowhen a new operator decided to refresh it once again. In December of 1995, under independent operation, the theatre closed briefly for a refresh and a brief return to first-run status.

It was dropped at the end of a 20-year lease in 1992.ĬTS Theatres took on the location on a new 20-year lease in April of 1992. It then added VHS movie rentals in a club pricing policy in July of 1983.

Next, under Heaston Theatres' operation beginning in September of 1976, the Greenbriar was downgraded to a sub-run dollar discount venue. United appears to have folded in May of 1976 on headed by veteran Loew’s Rochester Theatre manager Lester Pollock. With little support from the mother ship, all five of the local former Lewis theatres were picked up by United Cinema of Indiana Inc. Unfortunately, by that time, the Jerry Lewis Cinema Circuit was going into free fall economic woes leading to the filing of bankruptcy of the parent company. Its theatre-less status changed during Phase II of the complex when the fourth of five area Jerry Lewis Twin Cinema opened on Decemwith “They Only Kill Their Masters” and “Butterflies are Free.” The project’s official Phase I grand opening took place in December of 1969 with Rich’s Department Store as a main anchor. The Greenbriar Shopping Center (not Greenbrier) was announced as a project in 1963 to be theatre-less. Steep decline after loss of liquor license : ( I’m partnering with their owner to continue to work and serve this community. I ask the community to continue to choose locally owned independent theaters by supporting The Movie Buff Theater that is just down the road to our West on 86th. Thank you for supporting the independent theater owner. We enjoyed serving this community and appreciate the loyal patrons and friends we’ve obtained over these years. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night or family fun, the Greenbriar Cinema Grill can deliver a memorable experience.Īfter almost 13 years, Cinema Grill has closed its doors. Our combination movie theater and restaurant provides a comfortable, roomy environment with an incredible menu of delicious, casual dining favorites. Discover Indiana’s unique dining and entertainment experience that is Cinema Grill.
