A Tale Of Two Northern Michigan Institutions: Cherry Bowl, Lucky Jack’s Change Hands
By Craig Manning | Oct. 15, 2024
Between them, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Honor and the Lucky Jack’s Family Entertainment Center in Traverse City have more than 134 years of operation under their belts. After changing hands last month, though, these two longtime northern Michigan entertainment staples are headed in opposite directions. One will remain in its current form, with a new owner adamant about preserving tradition. The other has closed its doors for good, with the property set to become the latest expansion for a growing car dealership empire.
Due to the relative rarity of drive-in movie theaters, the Cherry Bowl made headlines statewide in February when it hit the market for an asking ...
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