More information from the folks at the Admiral Theater about plans for its latest round of renovations, previously mentioned here and here. Biggest news: the Admiral’s Steve Garrett says they have the OK to reopen the theater’s long-closed balcony “once certain work is done” — but first, he says, they want to do some restoration work, including painting a mural in the balcony area, and they are looking for bids and proposals. Click ahead for a little more on that, including how to reach Steve if you want to bid, plus news of a prestigious premiere coming to the theater:

Here’s what Steve writes about the bids they are seeking:

1. We are looking for carpeting bids. All wishing to look at what we need done and are a licensed contractor please use the contact information below.

2. We are looking for painting bids. All wishing to look at what we need done and are a licensed contractor please use the contact information below.

3. Once the painting is complete, we want a mural painted in the balcony area. All those wishing to submit proposals please use contact information below.

Steve Garrett
206-938-0360 Theater
206-856-9798 Cell

Steve also mentions that the Admiral is one of five moviehouses chosen to premiere a new movie from Paul Allen’s Vulcan Productions, “Bickford Schmeckler’s Cool Ideas.” That’s next Monday (August 13th), 7 pm.