CityView Magazine

30 | Winter • 2009 the Cameo has regulars who come from as far away as Raleigh, Southern Pines and Wilmington. In the decade since it opened, the Cameo has become the setting for many an event that benefits local non-profit agencies. The local Arts Council, the Child Advocacy Center, and others have enjoyed the experience of a red-carpet, Academy Award night, Hollywood-style gala even as they raise funds for the work they do. But the Cameo Art House Theatre is a business. And a business aspires to attract customers. These days, every business of every kind is encountering difficulty in doing that. The Cameo owners would love to see every seat filled, every night, but that level of success eludes them. "Sometimes it seems as though there are two Fayettevilles," says Nasim Kuenzel. "There are the people who are curious about the lesser-known independent films and who want to see them, experience them. And then there are those who think movies only can be seen at the big megaplex theaters – even when we are showing the same film!" It's true – the younger-than-average demographics of Fayetteville are visible at the multi-plex theatres, where big blockbuster movies appealing to the young and macho are shown every week. But Fayetteville's population is also comprised of people, young and not so Above | Out of the ordinary concessions, as seen above and on the previous page, enhance a visit to the Cameo. While many patrons enjoy a glass of wine or a beer as they watch a movie, the typical fare of popcorn, candy and a Coke is also available. One of the first enhancements to the Cameo was the creation of the Loge, the small but comfortable upstairs screening room. With 38 comfortable stadium style seats in the loge...

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