Community Rallies to Save Theater

The Mariemont Theatre, a historic cinema that opened on Christmas Day in 1938, is transitioning to nonprofit stewardship under Cindependent, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit. This move aims to ensure the theater's long-term stability and preservation as a community gathering place. Cindependent is working with community leaders and an advisory group to guide the transition, focusing on transparency and careful planning. The organization plans to blend commercial and independent film programming to keep the theater culturally vibrant and financially sustainable. The community can support the theater through the "Friends of the Mariemont Theatre" program, which helps with early stabilization and shared stewardship. Cindependent will provide regular updates on the transition, emphasizing collaboration and long-term care for the landmark. A fundraising kickoff event was held on March 10, 2026.