Park Ridge’s Pickwick Theater Brings Live Entertainment to ‘Copernicus @ The Pickwick’

Park Ridge, Illinois — New plans for Park Ridge’s historic Pickwick Theater have been announced.

The longtime owner of a vintage theater built in 1928 is retiring in December. They will retain ownership of this landmark building, but it will operate in partnership with the non-profit Copernicus Foundation.

The foundation plans to introduce live entertainment, such as concerts and other performances, into the main auditorium. The auditorium is now called “Copernicus@The Pickwick”.

The four theaters behind the building will continue to show films.

The foundation also operates the Copernicus Center on Lawrence Avenue in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood.