Created by John Gabriel Beckman, whose work also adorns Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Casino’s murals depict the history of Catalina’s cultural evolution.īuilt in 1929 near the end of the Silent Era, Avalon Theatre was among the first in the world to be designed specifically for “Talkies.” It has been fully restored to its original grandeur, complete with solid black walnut panels, Art Deco furniture, Tiffany-esque lights and gold-leaf accents.

You’ll marvel at the soaring hand-painted murals that grace the entry way of this architectural masterpiece. Step back in time as you meander through one of Catalina’s most well-known landmark. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel comes from the Catalina Casino in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island.Discover the Casino Experience the Rich Cultural History of this Iconic Landmark Sean McAlpin from the Catalina Island Company, reports on the history of the Chicago Cubs on the island and what really happened during spring training at the other Wrigley field. Allison Wrigley Rusack, William Wrigley Jr’s great-granddaughter, joins the show and shares the family’s passion for keeping the island’s history alive - including the reopening of the iconic Atwater Hotel. You can’t talk about Catalina without talking about William Wrigley and the Wrigley family, and their passion for preserving the island. Patrick Smith, Airline Pilot, Author & Founder of Ask the Pilot, dives into the story and ongoing investigation into the 737 Max and what he thinks it could potentially mean for Boeing. Scott McCartney, Travel Editor at The Wall Street Journal, joins the show with the latest travel news: from which airlines are installing free WiFi to keeping track of your hotel shuttle van.

This week, Eye on Travel broadcasts from the legendary Casino in Avalon, California on Santa Catalina Island (This year marks the island’s centennial).

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