Auburn State Theatre

The Auburn State Theatre is such a treasure.Built in 1930, the historic venue is a modification of its original version. Gone is the balcony seating and additional screens from decades before. It is now a singular 350-seat non-profit theatre run by friendly volunteers. As I write this, the theatre is temporarily closed for some needed repairs and restoration work. I seriously cannot wait until it reopens, as I come here pretty regularly with friends to enjoy the adventure documentaries that this theatre prominently features. The State Theatre is always super clean, the seats are comfortable, and there truly isn't a bad view of the screen anywhere you sit. Plus, the volunteers make really good popcorn and serve local beer and wine at reasonable prices - all to benefit this fantastic historic theater.I've seen several inspiring films here, but a recent screening of "Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche" was particularly moving for me as it was also followed by a Q&A with not only the filmmaker but also a few key people from the documentary. I really look forward to seeing more amazing films at this historic theatre and encourage everyone to check them out when they reopen!

We came by for a showing of my daughter's film which was selected along with five other films for the Auburn Artwalk. It was a project she had done for her film class. There were six films selected and it was an Open House to the theatre. We were quite impressed at how clean and well kept this old theatre was. The theatre is used more for concerts and small venues. I'd gladly come back for other events. The theatre is small but big on character and charm.

Also know as Auburn State Theater and Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center. We came here with friends to attend a Halloween performance by one of our favorite Americana bands. This is a nice intimate comfortable restored Art Deco theater. The seats are large and plush with nice legroom. I do not think there is a bad seat in the house for a live performance. It took the sound people a song or two to get the mix dialed in but the acoustics are very good. It is worth the 75 minute drive to see a show here.

This was our first concert at this venue. Like other reviews, the physical building was nice. It was clean, the seats looked new, and the sound system looked promising.The MC came out to tout recent upgrades, ushers were handing out their programs or handbills showing before and after photos. One thing we did not appreciate was the appeal for donations. If they need more revenue, raise the ticket price by a quarter or more. We very much appreciated his request for people to turn off their cell phones. As you can imagine this is an extreme request for people with a smart phone addiction.We were there to see Karla Bonoff supported by guitarist Nina Gerber. The concert went along fine, UNTIL Ms. Gerber was to do an acoustic guitar solo. However, before she began, she dedicated the piece she was going to do to the recent marchers for women's issues. Although, I did not support this march, I was fine with this dedication. But when she launched into an anti Trump rant, I felt this was wrong. I paid to listen to music, not a political speech. I am a Trump supporter, but even a pro Trump speech would have been inappropriate. The venue MC or staff should have interrupted her. If Ms. Gerber would spend more time practicing her electric guitar 'lead' lines and get some advice on how to adjust an amplifier or effects box's distortion parameters rather than political speeches to captured audiences she could become more proficient in that instrument.The sound system did not seem dialed in. The acoustic guitars were too boomy and the vocal microphones struggled to be heard. Even Ms. Bonoff had to ask the sound crew to make adjustments at least twice.will we go to the State theater again? Yes. Will I attend another Karla Bonoff concert? Yes! However, I will not again stand idle and take another sucker punch. from Ms. Gerber. If she wants confrontation, I will be glad to oblige

We just viewed the documentary "Everyone Counts". Incredible, awesome, horrifying and hopefully, instigating. To the creators, I say, Don't Stop. Your work is needed. Thank you. The State Theater is a wonderful venue. For me it is full of childhood memories. The restoration is beautiful.

Saw my first concert here last night. I know they do lots of different types of entertainment, but I've been waiting to see live music hear after seeing the pictures of the remodeled venue. The interior more than fulfills the promise made by the newly-neoned exterior. The seats are new and cushy, leg room comfortable, views of the stage excellent, and the sound superb. The decor is a visual feast of color, in some ways even nicer that the Crest in downtown Sacramento. And the location at the recently spruced up intersection of Lincoln and High Streets in sleepy downtown Auburn is so much nicer than the Crest's. Parking is plentiful. As an avid live music consumer, it's awesome to have another smallish venue to host great bands touring Northern California. IMO, this now rivals the best places to see music in the Sacramento area: the Crest, Harris Center in Folsom, and of course Mondavi Center in Davis. Recently we tried to see the Ruth Moody band here, but slow ticket sales caused a move to Sac of that show. I think word still needs to get out about what a great spot this is. Ironically, years ago when I was a commercial real estate broker, I sold this property and I've always hoped the owners would restore the theater to its former glory. Hope to see more great music here in the future!

We froze sitting in row C seats 1&2. Beware! Venue seemed nice but getting blasted with mass quantities of cold air on a hot summer night when I wasn't wearing a parka was a drag. Bathrooms were just okay.

Long live old artsy style theaters showing independent films. They revamped the place with very unique seating to allow for a much more enjoyable experience and spaciousness. I have so many childhood memories at this place and the one that stands out the most is when I saw the movie "Grease" back then it had an amazing sound system and the screen looked mega gigantic. It's a little different these days but still very enjoyable.

March 10, 2022Update any comments one thousand one hundred twenty. Previous has thirty one votes, twenty votes, twenty three votes, sixteen votes, and twenty five votes.Yes readers, this theater is reopen. On March 3, 2022 they had six short films on variety of different subjects. Six films at ten dollar because I psy cash and buy at place where to actually buy tickets for events, saves three dollar handling charge. One the films is When We Were Bullies. The student tries to find the Teacher and his other fellow students fifty years later. He talks with them of the incidents at the school fifty years before. The ones that are still alive, some do not remember and those thst do, they do talk with him. Remember that it was fifty years before.Glad this theater is reopened. They make their own special popcorn. It does not have as much salt as other theater movie popcorn flavors. Nit bad think was two dollar for the popcorn.

The funraiser "dinner and music" at 100.00 per person was totally lame!Gets two stars since they are non profit and volunteer oriented.After all, you can't fire volunteers.Limited drinks to one per person which was NOT as advertised.Dinner? Hot dogs and Beef Strogenoff?! Pretty damn lame effort.