About this event
Tales from the Shadows is back at the Imperial Theatre! For decades, the Imperial Theatre was a bustling neighborhood cornerstone where families watched cinematic classics such as "Gone with the Wind," and neighbors gathered to discuss the most pressing issues of the day. Now, after standing vacant for more than a decade, this grand and haunting landmark is on its way to renewal. Join Design LAB: Learn + Build and the Imperial Theatre Mohawk Alliance for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Step inside the shadows of the Imperial's once-bright marquee, discover the secrets time has hidden and meet the engineers and architects leading its transformation. But beware: Every corner still whispers of the theatre's past, and you may find more than history lurking in the dark. Space is limited. Click the "Visit Website" button above to reserve your spot today!
What to expect
This is a guided look inside the Imperial Theatre, moving beyond the public-facing image of the once-bright marquee and into spaces shaped by decades of local history. Guests will hear about the theatre’s role as a neighborhood cornerstone, including its era as a movie house where families watched classics such as “Gone with the Wind,” while also learning what time has left behind inside the building.
Why go
Tales from the Shadows of the Imperial Theatre blends Cincinnati history, architecture, engineering, and a bit of haunted atmosphere without losing sight of the building’s future. The tour offers a rare chance to meet the engineers and architects involved in the Imperial Theatre’s transformation and to see how a long-vacant landmark is being prepared for a new chapter.
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