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The Bluebird

Denver, CO

3/2008

 

 

 

          i know a little bluebird

          i sure wish she would sing for me...

 

    

 

 

 

 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2GaZnflTdGk

 

 
COMMENTS
Ira said at 12:44 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Blue bird - bird of happiness. To see and to hear her is to find the present happiness.
Keeli said at 12:47 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Hey! I have played the Bluebird in Nashville . . . where is this one? Great picture!
Leftofcenter said at 1:01 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
having the blues the bluesy way (almost) seems more bearable... (does this make sense to u?) Keener classic. Still the one.
EMA said at 1:03 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Very nice! I enjoyed the music too! ;)
Candlepower said at 1:05 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Looks a lot like our oud Litha Movie House. Great shot!
Pkeener said at 1:12 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Thank you. I drive by this great old building all the time, but the other night i was so entralled by the light at dusk and the BIRDY on the marquee that I had to circle back around and take the shot. So glad I had my camera! The Little Milton song came immediately to mind, so, it was a natural for the Monday Blues.
Lifequest22 said at 1:22 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Your Monday Blues are the best thing about Mondays. A good reason to get up and start the day.
Photosfornow said at 1:23 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
The old Bluebird movie theater in Denver. When I was a teenager I remember seeing "Casa Blanca" the movie there. I lived in South Denver a long time ago, but I still have some family living in the greater Denver area. Thanks for the photo.
Lifequest22 said at 1:24 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
BTW-love the red signal lights framing on both sides of all that blue.
Pkeener said at 1:38 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
I wish I would have gotten out of the car to take a better photo, because this really is a nice work of architecture.
LatentE said at 2:33 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Great nostalgic image. Beautiful little theater. Most of the local theaters in my area are gone. I wonder how long before they'll be in the same category as Drive-Ins. It's nice to "get out" to see a movie, and when the screens were actually big there was that sense of getting the image quality intended. Not so much anymore with the mini-screening rooms in the "multiplexes." But when popcorn and a drink cost about ten bucks beyond the steep price of a ticket the sense of being ripped off becomes too apparent.
Pkeener said at 2:47 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Latent, thanks! I am actually photgraphing all of the old theatres in the Denver area, and will make a tabblo when I am finished. It's been a year long project, and time is running out, because a couple that I shot last year are already being rented out or torn down. I am with you on the Multiplexes. Netflix is my best friend!
Wildthing said at 3:36 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
This pic jerks at the heartstrings. All the old theaters I took for granted are gone. They're now supermarkets, DIY stores, or have been demolished. Going to the cinema used to be a real adventure. Sadly - as LatentE says - it's all multiplex and food & drink at extortionate prices these days, with the volume jacked-up to give you a headache. You gave me a real nostalgia jag. Thanks, Pam. I look forward to a tab of old theaters from you.
Krisu said at 3:41 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Nice shot and I can understand your nostalgic feelings. :)
Jackhonest said at 3:44 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
I like this. Technically it's very familiar :)
Photosfornow said at 3:46 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
I also remember the hip art crowd from the UNIVERSITY of DENVER, old DU would hang out at the Bluebird and be ever so cool...
ElZorroTOX said at 4:39 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Beautiful picture
Pkeener said at 5:28 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Tony, Oh so hip, even now. Unfortunately, the venue isn't large enough for most of the acts they book..Lots of SRO. But the ambience is perfect.

Hey, Jack! Tack! Thank you Kris.
Mike, I am a softy when it comes to nostalgia.

Hey Rich!!
Jantass said at 7:52 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
excellent image !!
Andre. said at 7:59 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
Great eye, Pam I'd probably be too busy driving by:)
MHCityPlanner said at 8:12 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
There was time when you could walk to these theaters with less than a dollar, meet up with your friends or maybe a girlfriend, see a double feature (and a couple of cartoons) and still have a quarter left. Boy am I getting old, thanks for the memories.
Jigs said at 9:36 p.m. on Apr 14, 2008:
How beautifully vintage!
Appropos said at 1:53 a.m. on Apr 15, 2008:
nice tabblo and great soundtrack:)
Nina1960 said at 5:24 a.m. on Apr 15, 2008:
I'm glad that you had to circle back around and take the shot...The Little Milton song is very sensitive..
Bxrgirl27 said at 9:16 a.m. on Apr 15, 2008:
What a cool old sign - a treasure!
Nakedeast said at 8:19 p.m. on Apr 15, 2008:
very cool!
Debdog said at 11:00 p.m. on Apr 15, 2008:
love it....
Hhwind said at 1:28 a.m. on Apr 16, 2008:
It seems to be true the world over as the old cinemas are torn down and cineplexs takes their places, the trend of the day, nice picture
Shenresi said at 1:43 p.m. on Apr 16, 2008:
very lovely old cinema !!!
Chiloedream said at 6:30 p.m. on Apr 16, 2008:
Joli Pammie, salut mon amie
Fredzee said at 9:42 a.m. on Apr 17, 2008:
and my favorite cat is singing :
"I'm gonna go some plaaaace eeeeelse
And cry these teaaaars all by myseeeeeelf
I ain't got nothing left to loooooose
Don't look now but I've got the bluuuues"
superb photo!
Pkeener said at 9:52 a.m. on Apr 17, 2008:
Fred, of course! I know this song and all of ELMORE JAMES! He is in my top 5 all time favorites!
Keeli said at 11:33 a.m. on Apr 18, 2008:
Okay! I am ready to play "Java Jive"!
Pkeener said at 11:55 a.m. on Apr 18, 2008:
KEWL!! you wil love it.
TavarES said at 12:42 p.m. on Apr 18, 2008:
Yes, I like the photo! Typical. But, I think that the song is better!
Paolo said at 3:37 p.m. on Apr 18, 2008:
It's very nice!
AliDar said at 1:39 a.m. on Apr 19, 2008:
Great old building; looks like their keeping it up right, good to see. ... and you were right, perfect lighting to bring out the blue! :)
Nina1960 said at 5:08 a.m. on Apr 19, 2008:
I love that blue color.
Pkeener said at 9:40 a.m. on Apr 19, 2008:
Afonso, me too! Thank you Dar and Marian. It was just past "magic hour" when the light is so beautiful, but the lights had come on. I drive by all the time, and have several (better) photos in bright sunlight, and dark, but this one really strikes me.
Jillcdunn said at 11:48 p.m. on Apr 19, 2008:
Great shot! Love that vibrant blue!
Siagian said at 12:11 a.m. on Apr 21, 2008:
this tabblo gives me the blues...but in such a wonderful way...=)
Thyme2dream said at 1:00 a.m. on Apr 21, 2008:
Definately that magical light! Great shot..i think I attended an event in this place about 15 years ago...somewhere in Denver, in an old theater very like this...anyway, thanks for posting!!
Abking said at 1:02 a.m. on Apr 29, 2008:
Owwww, I love the cool blues against the bare trees and empty gray sky.
PhotoPop said at 9:36 a.m. on Apr 29, 2008:
Lovely capture. I love these old movies houses. We have one in our area, an old church converted to a cinema about fifty years ago, it still has a balcony which is where I go to see the movie.
Pkeener said at 6:42 p.m. on Apr 29, 2008:
Thanks, guys. OWWWWW!
Eduardo.affonso said at 8:57 p.m. on May 5, 2008:
It's a classic American theater, isn't it? It reminds me of "Back to the future". And this blue is unique.
Marcif said at 6:42 p.m. on May 7, 2008:
That is a really cool looking building. The bright blues and the light-colored brick work well together. Nice capture!
Pkeener said at 7:16 p.m. on May 7, 2008:
thank you Marci.
Shector said at 3:20 a.m. on May 9, 2008:
bella foto ottimi colori e nitidezza.ciao
Fasteddie42 said at 12:02 p.m. on Jul 10, 2008:
Exellent.
Gerardfotografeert said at 6:38 p.m. on Jul 17, 2008:
Beautiful Photo Pam it's reminds me of a song of Neil Young; One mornin' when I was ridin'
In my old pickup truck
A beautiful bluebird
came flyin' down
My eyes caught the color
As it lead me down the road
Dippin' and bobbin' in the sun
I've never seen that blue before
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