The 1.57 million pound ($1.96 billion) package for museums, galleries, theaters, movie theaters, heritage sites and music venues includes almost 900 million pounds in grants and more than 200 million pounds in loans. Details of how the money will be distributed have not been released, but leaders of arts organizations breathed a sigh of relief at the announcement. But social distancing rules and an almost total absence of tourists mean they face a big financial hit. Theaters and concert venues have not been told when they can admit audiences, and several have already announced they will close permanently. I just want to be a bit realistic about the challenges of getting us back to that point any time soon.

ST. MARYS, Ga. – Movies theaters are allowed to reopen and limited in-restaurant dining can resume on Monday under Gov. Georgia Theatre Company owns 22 theaters in the Peach State, including four in Southeast Georgia area: Glynn Place, Kings Bay, Island and Mall Cinemas. “Although the Governor will allow us to open our theatres in Georgia on Monday, we will not be opening for several weeks. Some Georgians told News4Jax on Sunday they still won’t go to restaurants or movie theaters for a while. “We don’t want to risk our employees, we don’t wanna risk our customers, you know, customers are our priority," Alvarez said.