Downers Grove, IL – Classic Cinemas was presented recently with the 2016 Variety Club International Corporate Award for its supportive role of the Illinois chapter. The selection of Classic Cinemas, the 13-location independent chain of movie theatres located throughout Northern Illinois, was based on its willingness to go above and beyond to support the Illinois chapter of the Variety Club charitable organization.
Accepting the Variety Club International Corporate Award were [left to right] Marketing Director Mark Mazrimas, company co-founders Shirley and Willis Johnson, Marketing Specialist Jodi Akers, CEO Chris Johnson [holding award] and his wife Sue, Film Marketing Manager Ed Doherty and Division Manager Sherrie Janovsky.
According to Variety Club of Illinois Executive Director Angelique Barthel, Classic Cinemas has in just the past three years raised significant monies to allow the organization to fund 10 pieces of mobility equipment for their Kids on the Go initiative and six grants for the Live to Achieve program. “While the ways they [Classic Cinemas] have supported Variety has changed over the years, the consistency of their generosity is what makes them our 2016 winner of the Variety International Corporate Award.”
Classic Cinemas has provided this essential support of Variety Club of Illinois through the effective marketing of its gold heart pin program, the allocation of funds generated through several presentations of commemorative Blackhawks documentaries and even serving on its Board of Directors. “The work of the many Variety Clubs chapters throughout the world is admirable, and we are proud of our support of their fine work,” said Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson. “We are honored to accept this esteemed award.”
Classic Cinemas Theatres Locations:
Charlestowne 18 Theatre, St. Charles
Cinema 12 Theatre, Carpentersville
Elk Grove Theatre, Elk Grove
Fox Lake Theatre, Fox Lake
Lake Theatre, Oak Park
Lindo Theatre, Freeport
Meadowview Theatre, Kankakee
North Riverside Luxury 6, North Riverside
Ogden 6 Theatre, Naperville
Paramount Theatre, Kankakee
Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove
Woodstock Theatre, Woodstock
York Theatre, Elmhurst
About Classic Cinemas
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.