“History became legend;
legend became myth.”
-Galadriel, The Lord
of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Focus on Community and Family
A historic moment was celebrated on
January 20, 2012 with Aksarben Cinema when three former Tuskegee Airmen visited
the theater for a special premiere screening of the George Lucas produced film,
“Red Tails.” The theater overflowed with guests that night clamoring to see the
three American heroes and the widow of a fourth airmen: Lt. Col. (Ret) Charles
A. Lane, Cpl. Robert D. Holts and Mrs. Alma Pruitt, wife of original Tuskegee
Airmen Mr. Harry Pruitt all from Omaha, and Lt. Col (Ret) Paul A. Adams from Lincoln.
Getting a chance to interact and take pictures with these patriots made for a
memorable night for many Omaha residents.
Celebrate!
On top of being a movie theatre,
Aksarben Cinema has played a big role in their guests lives. Kasey Vance and Tim Malm tied the knot on May
26, 2012 in the halls of Aksarben Cinema amongst films and frivolity complete
with popcorn and refreshments. Since 2012, the theater has celebrated
engagements and rehearsal dinners too. Love is truly in the air at Aksarben
Cinema.
On the heels
of wedding bells came a huge announcement for the theater when Aksarben Cinema
was named Best Movie Theater in Omaha in The Reader’s Choice Best of the
Big O. The announcement was made October 16, 2012 on Facebook. It was now clear
that Aksarben Cinema had cemented their reputation as a company committed to
community and entertainment.
Aksarben Cafe
A little
over a year later, Aksarben Cinema expanded their concession options by
introducing and opening the Aksarben Cafe. The cafe today features plenty of
food never before tasted at the theater and drinks that are out of this world
including iced coffee and hand dipped shakes. It continues to thrive, giving
audience an alternative to pop or alcoholic refreshments.
Last month
brought with it two of the latest milestones for the young, always-evolving
business. Demand from guests and a need to provide the audiences with
affordable entertainment brought on the introduction of the $5 Tuesday deal. With the deal, families can see
any 2D movie at any time on Tuesday for only $5.00. The deal has since been a
huge success and brought in movie goers who don’t always have time for the
weekend offerings.
The hits kept on coming in August as
Aksarben expanded their discount reach to teachers in Omaha and surrounding
areas. On August 18, 2014 the company announced that it would provide teachers with a discount on admissions every day
of the week. Teachers rejoiced and excited Facebook sharing ensued.
Only time will tell how Aksarben Cinema
will continue to serve its patrons, but you can bet that the company will
always continue to develop and provide all with the best in entertainment.
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