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Come celebrate Cerrito Theater’s 75th anniversary! Come wear a 30′s era outfit or dress festively! Mark your calendar for a gala celebration of the Cerrito Theater’s 75th anniversary on Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.. The Cerrito Theater first opened in December 1937 (see image on right). The Friends of the Cerrito Theater invites you to a very special party! There will be live music from Cookie Reese’s “Any Reason,” (formerly known as “Hot Popcorn”), the same wonderful quartet that entertained us at the Open House in 2002. We will have a special program before the featured showing: You Can’t Take It With You The featured classic is a gem from the era and won Oscars in 1938 for both Best Picture and Best Director for the renowned director Frank Capra. A screwball comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” involves a zany family and a romance. James Stewart stars with Jean Arthur, and a great supporting cast including Lionel Barrymore. The celebration is sure to sell out, so buy your tickets now at the box office or online at rialtocinemas.com/cerrito. Tickets are just $8.00 each.