Movie theaters, bowling alleys can reopen in Michigan but picture not so rosy
Some movie theaters plan to open for Christmas
Many bowling alleys choosing to remain closed
Phoenix Theatres
Phoenix Theatre in Livonia is scheduled to open with limited hours Christmas Day, when Wonder Woman 1984 will be released.
What s a movie without the popcorn, or bowling without the booze?
Financially unviable, according to owners of theaters and bowling alleys in metro Detroit.
Those businesses, along with casinos and other entertainment venues, were given the go-ahead by the state to reopen Monday after a weekslong pause to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, masks must be worn at all times, meaning all indoor consumption of food and drinks is prohibited.
Theaters allowed by Whitmer to reopen - but stipulation of no concessions causes concern
By Ingrid Kelley and FOX 2 Staff
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FOX 2 - Governor Gretchen Whitmer is lifting some of the COVID-19 restrictions that were set in place in November as the fight against COVID 19 continues - but not everyone is happy.
High schools have been virtual since mid-November but the Governor will allow high schools to reopen after the holiday break on January 4th as COVID 19 cases continue to drop.
Whitmer’s pandemic pause allows theaters to reopen but with no concessions
A Metro Detroit theater chain owner says he may lose more money by opening back up due to Whitmer s restrictions.