The Ideal Theatre in downtown Clare may soon open after massive renovations. The cinema, which has been part of Clare since the 1930’s, has undergone recent upgrades, including: expansions of the lobby & concessions, larger restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, accommodations for the hearing & visually impaired, general updated of seating & ticketing systems, new heating & cooling systems, new plumbing & electrical, a new roof, marquee & sound system.