A Triad cinema, fated to close its doors by the end of the year, says things have taken a turn for the better. In September, a/perture cinema in downtown Winston-Salem announced it found itself in a dire situation.Leigh Dyer, the new executive director of the nonprofit art house cinema, says the challenges came with a time crunch. “The finances here were in critical need,” Dyer said. “They did some projections for the remainder of the year and determined that if a/perture didn’t immediately raise $100,000, it was going to have to close in 2025.” Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereDyer says a/perture is not only a movie theater, but an educational center as well. She says the cinema often shows small independent and student films, invites guest speakers and hosts other community activities. Dyer says though a/perture functions differently from many big movie theater chains, it …
