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Portland’s Bagdad Theater opened its doors on January 14, 1927. Nearly a century later, the theater continues to shine with stripes of her original glory intact thanks to the loving care of the famous McMenamins family of brewpubs, historic hotels, and theaters.
Sounds like an advertisement. Maybe they’ll hire me to write their marketing collateral.
Tonight, however, is not about being jobless. This evening’s unexpected turn of events—exchanging Sheila Dandy’s vitriol for the pleasure of Luke Walker’s company—is about the splendor of the brilliant green neon, the red of the vertical signage hugging the building, and how it burns brighter than I remember. The Bagdad underwent major interior renovation last year—lush carpet, a massive new screen, cushioned seating. Despite all the moder
