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Oldest Running Movie Theater in Canada Updates Sound with AlphaSorb Acoustical Panels

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Richmond, VA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

The Patricia Theatre, located in British Columbia, is the oldest running movie theatre in Canada. Since 1913, it has also been the only way to view new feature films in the small community of Powell River. To continue showing new releases, the establishment had to convert to digital this year and upgrade its sound system. This normally costs tens of thousands of dollars. Luckily, the non-profit Friends of the Historic Patricia Theatre ran a creative fundraising campaign and were able to raise the $ 90,000 that digital projection equipment would cost. But there was one more issue that the staff knew they had to address.

A large portion of the Patricia Theatres audience is elderly, and the new digital format does nothing to improve the intelligibility of the films audio. This is a problem for some of the most loyal Patricia Theatre patrons who may already have trouble understanding the films.

One of the things that gets in the way of enjoyment for some people is their own hearing loss due to aging, said Ann Nelson, who runs the Patricia Theatre with her son Brian.

An anonymous patron who recognized this issue donated funds to have AlphaSorb Acoustical Panels installed around the perimeter of the theater. The panels lowered reverberation and greatly improved the intelligibility and overall quality of sound.

Weve already had two severe tests of their effectiveness, said Nelson, a film last week that presented all of the biggest tests we ever face for comprehension: foreign accents and a mature target audience with ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’, and a live band concert with lots of wind instruments yesterday. There was a fantastic response from all audiences. Much improved dialogue comprehension with the film and much smoother live performance sound.

The AlphaSorb Acoustical Panels were made to match the existing walls and are barely noticeable beneath the colorful murals on the theater’s interior. [The panels are] really unobtrusive, which is perfect for a heritage building whose character-defining elements are so distinctive said Nelson, Were so very happy and ready to talk to anyone who wants to about the experience!

AlphaSorb Acoustical Panels are class 1 fire rated and available in one and two-inch thicknesses with NRC ratings up to 1.30. The panels are customizable in sizes up to 4×10 and are fabric wrapped with a wide variety of designer line Guilford of Maine patterns to choose from.

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Restaurant Furniture Canada and the Urban Sushi and Grill team-up to bring a Japanese fusion dining experience to the Canadian Prairie

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Located in Emerald Park, a hamlet just outside the capital city of Regina, the cutting edge menu and sleek furnishings of the Urban Sushi and Grill have helped introduce a bit of Japan to the Canadian prairie.

Restaurant Furniture Canada Sales Representative Alberto C. gave the Urban Sushi and Grill’s Richard Kim the guidance he needed to turn his 2,000 square foot space into the successful Japanese fusion restaurant he envisioned.

“Richard had a vision for a stylish and elegant restaurant which gave the impression of being both modern and traditional, much like his menu. He wanted his customers to feel like they were being transferred to another time and place once they stepped inside the door. He really wanted to set himself apart from the competition by offering an exotic design that would give the feeling of a dining experience, rather than just a place to get food.”

As well as offering classic sushi rolls, sashimi, gyoza, noodle soups and grilled meats, the Urban Sushi and Grill specializes in fusion Japanese rolls which help bring traditional Japanese cuisine into the future by introducing an array of new and exciting flavors. Beautiful creations such as the Jungle Roll, Volcano Roll, Rainbow Roll and the Urban Tower are one of a kind works of art that require a setting worthy of their stature.

Both Richard and Alberto agreed that a mix of black tables, black chairs and black vinyl booths would provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful specialty rolls.

Richard opted for Restaurant Furniture Canada’s X Back Metal Chair with a black vinyl seat, which at $ 44 offers both the modern and classic look that he was looking for.

He chose the Mahogany/Black finish Reversible Table Tops to match the chairs. The table tops sell for $ 35 and are designed for the everyday rigors of commercial use despite their elegant appearance. Alberto advised Richard to select the 30 inch high X Prong Table Base to match his table tops. Constructed of cast iron, the table bases offer supreme durability at $ 36.

Richard completed the look with the 6 Channel Quick Ship Dining Booth in black vinyl. At $ 250, the booth is comfortable, durable, easy-to-clean and ships from Restaurant Furniture Canadas Toronto distribution center in two to three days.

The furniture that Richard chose for the Urban Sushi and Grill were a big success. He had the foresight to realize that with a restaurant of that nature, the interior design is just as important as the food. He didnt spend a lot of money, but he was able to seriously upgrade his venue by coming up with a clear vision and enlisting our advice to help him flesh it out, Alberto C. said.

Restaurant Furniture Canadas selection of chairs, barstools, table tops, table bases, booths and patio furniture can be browsed at http://www.restaurant-furniture.ca.

Contact the Urban Sushi and Grill at (306) 352-6697.