Carlsbad owner will restore historic Village Theater

The owner of Carlsbad's historic Village Theatre plans to restore the building, ending years of uncertainty about its future. The theater, vacant for a decade, will potentially reopen for classic films and light theater. Adam Robinson, the owner, confirmed the property is no longer for sale and is working with the city on restoration. The 338-seat theater may reopen in months, after unsuccessful attempts to lease or sell the building. A local preservation group hopes to involve the community in the theater's operation. The theater, built in 1927, is near the train station and other attractions in Carlsbad's downtown.