The good news is that $25,000 in donations have been collected to rebuild the Admiral Twin Drive-In theater in Tulsa after its outdoor screen burned down Sept. 3.
The bad news is that an architect estimates that building a new double screen will cost up to $250,000, according to an article today by KRMG radio of Tulsa.
A benefit concert at the Admiral Twin grounds is set for Oct. 16, with the bands Admiral Twin, the Red Dirt Rangers, and Grady Nichols set to perform. The event starts at noon, with the last act set to start at 9:30 p.m. At least 11 musical acts are slated to perform. Info on the show is here.
Chuk Cooley and the Demon Hammers also are slated to perform a fundraiser Oct. 10 at the Rose Bowl Events Center in Tulsa.
Information to donate to the drive-in’s reconstruction is here.
UPDATE: According to a report from KJRH-TV, the fire may have been caused accidentally by someone trying to steal copper.