KALAMAZOO, MI --

will open in downtown Kalamazoo in October, the Austin, Texas-based company announced today in a press release.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will open in downtown Kalamazoo in October.

The 10-screen cinema at 180 Portage St. will move into building formerly occupied by Rave Cityplace 14, which closed in November.

Alamo Drafthouse will blend films, theater, food and drinks into one environment. It will show new releases, independent films and offer special programming. Alamo will feature a food menu that will include seasonal options utilizing local growers, as well as local craft beer, the release said. It will have seating for 900 people.

“We are very excited to complete renovations on Alamo Drafthouse Kalamazoo and introduce ourselves to the neighborhood,” Drafthouse founder and CEO Tim League said in a press release. “In the meantime, I will be doing the tough research of sampling from the incredible Western Michigan brewing scene in order to help build our local beer menu.”

The release also detailed some of the equipment in the theaters:

Sony 4k digital projection, equipped for both high-frame-rate and RealD 3D presentations

State-of-the-art bi-amplified DTS digital audio systems

The layout of each screening room will eliminate the traditional front rows, ensuring every seat in the house allows for a great viewing experience.

The release also discussed other aspects of the Alamo experience:

Arrive early to enjoy the pre-show entertainment

Instead of advertisements, the Alamo screens curated programs of rare and humorous clips themed to the film

A zero tolerance policy for people who disrupt the film with talking or texting

Online reserved seating in all auditoriums so that you can avoid lines, choose your favorite seat

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