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Thursday, November 09, 2006

The worst name for a princess, the weirdest name for a theater

In researching neighborhoods for living in Cape Town, I stumbled upon this theater in one of the the areas called the Gardens:

The oldest art-house theater in South Africa, the Labia was originally an opulent ballroom for the Italian Embassy. In 1949, Princess Labia converted the ballroom into a theater for live performances. The facility has been operating as a cinema for more than 20 years. There are four screens, with the largest theatre seating up to 176 patrons. Independent cinema buffs come to view shows here, and to bask in the old-world ambience. A snack bar featuring coffee, desserts, and alcoholic beverages is a popular gathering spot. Check out the theater's excellent Web site for current listings.

Sounds cool enough, a little like the Parkway in Oakland. But here's why for naming your daughter or a theater, Labia is at best an odd choice. Warning: for mature audiences only.

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