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Photo: Reid Robinson

As movie theater’s across the nation are closed, drive-in theaters are making their way back to the present. The large outdoor movie screen and the comfort of being in one’s vehicle are proving to be a reassuring relief during a time of social distancing.

Reid Robinson, organizer of CarBaret, came up with the idea of starting a Friday and Saturday night drive-in theater at his Richardson bar, Brizo. 

“I was thinking about cars, the Gemini drive-in theater and entertainment and that’s when the idea of CarBaret popped into my head,” Robinson said. “It’s kind of drive-in movie and vaudeville show experience.”

Granted concession stands are not the same as they once were, accommodations are being made by organizers with a curbside service to fit the current consequences of COVID-19. Everything from burgers, grilled cheese, fries, popcorn, and drinks are served from the Brizo kitchen and bar.

Carbaret. Photo: Reid Robinson

“Guests tune into a micro-broadcast on their car or transistor radio,” Robinson said. “We also have full car-hop service delivered to the safety of your car.”

From a distance, live music, DJing, and video mixes are played before the movie screening. Musical guests such as Punktronica, Paul Slavens, and ishi have played for guests. At the May 9 show, ishi live-streamed their performance on Facebook Live.

Parking is limited to 40 spaces and will go quickly. Brizo or CarBaret post a link to RSVP on their Facebook.

Got a tip? Email Mia Estrada at mestrada@kera.org. You can follow her on Twitter @miaaestrada.

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