AMC 12 MOVIE THEATER – HAWTHORNE SHOPPING CENTER

Westfield Hawthorn Mall's $50 million renovation is largely complete now that its newly constructed AMC movie theater is opening, just in time to show the new "Avengers" movie.The theater spans 44,000 square feet, has 12 screens, can seat up to 1,600 patrons and serves both food and alcohol. The venue will host an outdoor celebration from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. By Rick Kambic Pioneer Press contact the reporter