The Edison-era projector at the old Lanai Theater (1926) showed its last film in the 1990s. Now, however, little of the past remains as Pulama Lana‘i has spent millions to completely transform the building into a state-of-the-art multimedia facility with two theaters, a stage and a green room.
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Nearby Lanaʻi attractions
1. Lanaʻi Culture & Heritage Center
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4. Manele-Kapakuea Heritage Trail
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