The new coastal Center for Arts. and Culture is having an event on
SATURDAY, March 24, 2018
2:30 - Gallery Opening (all coastal artists, writers and crafters have been invited to come and sell their own work...if you are one, and want to display, arrive by 1:30 with your set up).
3:00 - Restaurant (Center Cafe) opens for light comida
7:00 - Movie - Shape of Water
The Center is located in San Patricio, Melaque, at Las Cabanas #15. Your Google Map landmark is La Paloma. The Center is across the street.
Further information - Nancy (land line) 355-7204.
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Re: Saturday (24th) - Coastal Artists, Movie & Cafe
Hola, Carol. Thanks for the invite and am looking forward to attending. This is such a worthwhile project for all of us in this area. It will be good stimulation for our artisans, present and future ones, and for us to enjoy, admire and even buy their work.
I'm looking forward to seeing a great movie too, Shape of Water. I can't wait! Cruz
PS: I forgot to mention that you are doing a great job and kudos to all of you.
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Re: Saturday (24th) - Coastal Artists, Movie & Cafe
Thanks, Cruz. The movie was electrifying. Who can resist a sea monster God love story? But, the acoustics in the theater are not good. Anybody out there an acoustics' expert?
We need to figure this out before we start smmer movies.
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Re: Saturday (24th) - Coastal Artists, Movie & Cafe
Carol, when building theaters up north we always covered the walls with absorbsion (sp?) panels.
They are built with an 3/4" thick foam core insulation board, faced on one side with foil, open on the side facing the room. The frame is built from 1 x 2 pine. The foil on the back of the foam is made to lap over the back of the frame and is stapled into place. Then the entire rectangle is covered with a heavy fabric (color to match the scheme of the room) tucked at the corners like upholstary and wrapped to the rear and again stapled. The fabric is also glued on the face side to the foam and frame to prevent sagging. We used 3M spray on adhesive.
The last movie house I built was an Imax in Boise. The acoustic panels were spaced 2" apart on all sides. The gaps painted black in most areas. Sometimes in the hallways the gaps were covered with chrome or brass strips. Side walls in the viewing room started at 20' tall and rose to about 45' as the floor dropped towards the front and screen. Panels were shaped to follow all contours.
Your single story building should be easy. Get creative with shapes and colors if you want. The point is to absorb excess sound waves before they echo. This is done with the fabric and foam. Often in high traffic areas, or near the floor, panels are made over plywood rather than foam so they can handle the abuse. Acoustic tiles in an drop grid are usually used at the ceiling. A glue down or staple down type tile could be applied over furring strips shot onto the ceiling if metal grid is not wanted.
Normally the acoustic treatment is part of the design process and integral with other finishes. If this is the building I think it is, no consideration was given to acoustics. Playing catch-up now could be difficult, but doable. Good luck, Rojo
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Re: Saturday (24th) - Coastal Artists, Movie & Cafe
Having had worked in construction as a variety of different types of licensed contractors and worked in architects offices for 20 plus years I can say that, Red, I appreciate your perspective, experience and insight. The challenge is to solve the problem using locally available materials.
Cruz I appreciate your input, as a current resident of Melaque I hope that many others such as yourself participate and enjoy this beautiful new space for the arts and events. m