Coos Bay's Egyptian Theatre will soon be the scene of celebration as the community prepares to mark the theatre's 100th anniversary.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was first opened as a car garage in 1922.

It would later become the Egyptian Theatre, distinct for its hieroglyphics and pharaoh statues.

The theatre screened its first silent movie on November 19, 1925.

Chris Malone, president of the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association, tells us they've begun fundraising ahead of the festivities.

"In order for the Egyptian to continue to be the centerpiece of downtown, we really need the community's help, and so through our donations and then our party, we're hoping that that will sort of pay back the community," said Malone.

"I'm actually really excited about it. What I'd like to do or see happen is to bring 1925 back, the first opening night back," said Jill Rasmusen, executive director of the Egyptian Theatre.

She says she'll do that by throwing a 1920s party this fall, featuring classic cars and '20s attire.

They'll also play a silent movie with organ accompaniment to reflect the theatre's original opening night.