Classic Cinemas’ CEO Chris Johnson (left) and Marketing Manager Mark Mazrimas (right) recently presented a donation of more than $17,000 to Angelique Barthel, Executive Director of Variety Club of Illinois Children’s Charities, at Classic Cinemas’ corporate offices in Downers Grove.
The funds support the annual Variety’s Club Gold Heart Pin campaign. Sold for $3 each at area movie theatres, Variety’s Gold Heart Pins are collected and worn by millions of people around the world as symbols of their support for the organization as well as the disabled and disadvantaged children who are helped by its programs and facilities. The Gold Heart Pin campaign is one of Variety’s most recognized and successful global fundraising programs.
Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a family-owned company operated by Willis, Shirley and Chris Johnson. Established in 1978, Classic Cinemas operates 104 screens at 13 locations across northern Illinois. Every auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art 4K digital projection and sound technology to ensure the best presentation possible. Classic Cinemas has been delivering 2-hour vacations for over 35 years and was recently acknowledged as one of the Top 40 theatre chains in the country. For more information on Classic Cinemas, please visit www.classiccinemas.com.