The Music Box Theatre opened on August 22, 1929, a time when the movie palaces in downtown Chicago each had seating capacities of around 3,000 people. The Music Box, which sat 700, was considered an elaborate little brother to those theatres. Theatre Architecture magazine noted in 1929 that the theatre “represents the smaller, though charming and well equipped, sound picture theatre which is rapidly taking the place of the ‘deluxe’ palace.”

Item up for bid is A Night at the Movies: Two people can enjoy a night out at the Music Box Theatre. Prize includes two movie tickets, a small drink and a small popcorn.

Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport
Chicago IL 60613
773-871-6604
http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/