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  • What unforgettable moments marked Capitol Theatre's 100th birthday blowout in Port Chester?

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📰 News we're reading

• The Capitol Theatre Marks 100th Anniversary With All-Star Centennial Band Celebration (jambase.com) — Port Chester's Capitol Theatre just celebrated its 100th birthday with a five-hour Centennial Band marathon that packed the historic venue with 1,800 fans. The show traced the theater's musical legacy—from Grateful Dead ties to modern jam bands—while owner Pete Shapiro and former owner Marvin Ravikoff reflected on saving and restoring this cornerstone of Port Chester's cultural life.
   

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