were installed in the 1980s, they were known as "the best seats in town", equipped with high backs and cupholders. The seating in the ByTowne Cinema was reduced to 670 and the renovations cost $30,000. On March 25, 2000, in order to pay for the renovations, a garage sale was held by the ByTowne Cinema. Movie posters, CDs, and film reels were offered as sale items. In the fall of 2011, the cinema installed a Christie digital projector, although its two 35mm projectors remained operational. In May 2013, the ByTowne renovated its auditorium. The ground level seats were replaced with 435 new Greystone "Madrid" chairs. The total number of seating was reduced to 650. General information Admission and memberships General admission is $11.94 (for non-members). The ByTowne Cinema offers full year memberships for $13.26. ByTowne members receive a discounted admission price of $8.40, as well a free movie during the month of their birthday. Seniors (65+) can purchase ByTowne memberships for $8.85. Full-time students can purchase ByTowne memberships for $7.07. The ByTowne Guide Bi-monthly, the ByTowne Cinema self published The ByTowne Guide. With a full listing of each film that would play at the cinema for the next two months, the publication also included many pictures, local advertising, reviews and other commentary. This form of advertisement originates from the Towne Cinema. Showings Hollywood hits "El Cid", "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "The Exorcist", made their debut at the cinema. Later on, the cinema hosted big box-office bestsellers such as "Jaws", "Raiders Of The Lost Ark", "Star Trek", as well as some of their sequels. Other popular films displayed at the cinema, but not limited to: 12 Years A Slave The Adventures of Tintin Ferdinand Gone Girl The Help La La Land The Perks of Being A Wallflower Musicals "The Sound Of Music", showed for a long period in 1965, is amongst some of the previously shown musicals. Subsequently, many other notable musicals, like "Funny Girl" and "Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory" were screened. Independent and foreign films The ByTowne is best known for showing a wide variety of independent, "non-mainstream", cult and international films. An African Election Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Les Femmes du 6e étage Habemus Papam (We Have A Pope) Happiness The Insult Kandahar Journals Patang (The Kite) Throne Of Blood 2017: The Breadwinner On September 22, 2017, the ByTowne Cinema hosted a red carpet screening of "The