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By Dennis Hines
Sep 5, 2018
Sep 5, 2018

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Jenny Sokolowski, Becky Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Ariel Johnson enjoy the reclining seats

Jenny Sokolowski, from left, Becky Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Ariel Johnson enjoy the reclining seats before watching a showing of "Mile 22" at the new Emagine Geneva Lakes theater. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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Mark and Cathy Hoppe of Delavan enjoy a snack before watching a movie in luxury

Mark and Cathy Hoppe of Delavan prepare to watch a movie in luxury at the Emagine Geneva Lakes theater, which opened to the public Aug. 29. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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Melanie Wood of Fort Myers, Florida and Robert of Clifford of Chicago sit in a cuddle chair

Melanie Wood, left, and Robert Clifford try out an oversized “cuddle” chair located in the first row of an auditorium at Emagine Geneva Lakes theater. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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Concession stand workers Brandon Johnson and David Coletti prepare to serve patrons

Concession stand workers David Coletti, left, and Brandon Schramm prepare to serve patrons at the Emagine Geneva Lakes theater. The theater's concession stand offers gourmet popcorn, pizzas, appetizers, candy and beverages. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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Christine and Tod Stritesky of Genoa City enjoy some food before entering a theater auditorium

Tod and Christine Stritesky of Genoa City enjoy some food before entering a theater auditorium at Emagine Geneva Lakes theater. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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The Emagine Geneva Lakes theater officially opened to the public Aug. 29

Emagine Geneva Lakes theater, 2565 Highway 120 in the town of Lyons, officially opened to the public Aug. 29. (Photo by Dennis Hines/Regional News)

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Robert Dominguez and his family no longer have to leave town to enjoy a luxury movie theater experience.

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