The Jefferson Theater, a former movie palace, is a performing arts venue located at 110 East Main Street in

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, and is the centerpiece of the Historic Downtown Mall. Built in 1912, this combination

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is one of the major performing venues in

. Operated most recently as one of the dollar theaters, it is currently owned by

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, who oversaw restoration which has now been completed. It was designed by architect C.K. Howell, who also designed the November Theatre in nearby Richmond, Virginia.The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre (formerly the Empire)
/ref> Before closing for renovations in the spring of 2006, one of the final performances was a concert by the Charlottesville-based bluegrass band,

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Official Site "Jefferson Theater stops $3 flix""Star reborn: Jefferson readied for next act"
Buildings and structures in Charlottesville, Virginia Theatres in Virginia Tourist attractions in Charlottesville, Virginia 1912 establishments in Virginia Buildings and structures completed in 1912 {{virginia-stub