Magic Lantern to reopen on Dec. 1

It looks as if the Magic Lantern is back in business.

The theater is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, Dec. 1, with a 5:30 p.m. special showing of a an as-yet unnamed film.

According to a press release from Katy Sheehan, the director of the Community Building — which is the overall complex that includes the theater — the Lantern is reopening following "a resounding response from the community after the theater closed in August."

"The Magic Lantern Theatre is a vital connection point for arts and culture in our city," Sheehan's message said. "The theatre is a place for independent movies that make your head think and your heart grow and we are excited to continue this tradition."

Regular screenings of the Swedish film "A Man Called Ove" will commence on Dec. 2. (For a review of "A Man Called Ove," click here.) Other movies expected to be screened in future include "The Eagles Huntress," "Loving" and "Jackie."

Refreshments will be served during the Dec. 1 reopening event. 

For more information, go to the theater's new website or the new Facebook page.

Note: An earlier version of this post mistakenly listed the title of the Dec. 1 movie.