News
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Sep 3 – 9
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
It is a very busy week here at the theatre! We are carrying over I Am Love one more week. We have First Friday Fright Night tomorrow, a special movie festival on Saturday, and a new classics theme beginning on Sunday. Please note that we will be CLOSED on Monday for Labor Day.
Our FFFN screening of House is tomorrow at 10PM and sets the stage for our Asian Horror mini fest on Saturday! You know that crazy cat on the House poster? We’ve got a few large sticker versions to give away at the screening.
The Asian Horror Fest is this Saturday! Join us Sep 4 for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem to genre pastiche to unrelenting gore: Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Big Trouble in Little China, and Audition. Adults: $8 per screening or $20 for all three; Students/Seniors: $6 per screening or $15 for all three; Members: $5 per screening or $10 for all three.
Following the Asian Horror Fest, join us in celebrating 20th Century Fox’s 75th Anniversary with a special screening of Night Shyamalan’s The Happening starring Mark Wahlberg on Saturday, Sept 4 at 7:30PM. Filmed locally, the theatre’s presentation includes a visit from the owners of the G Lodge, which was used as a location in the film.
Our Classic Series for September honors the Akira Kurosawa Centennial with double features each Sunday. We begin on Sept 5 with Stray Dog at 2PM and Rashomon at 4:30PM. All the films for this series will be screened on 35mm.
We’ve added two live acts to our schedule: comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer on October 23 and musician Leo Kottke on December 10. Read about them below or at the website. Tickets on sale now.
Have you purchased your TEDx Phoenixville tickets yet? Our day of terrific speakers, performers, videos and special surprise events is coming Saturday, September 25th from 10-3PM. Tickets are only $20 for the day!
A reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial Aug 27-Sep 2
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Winter’s Bone has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. On Friday, we start with I Am Love, starring Tilda Swinton at 7:30PM.
Come celebrate 20th Century Fox’s 75th Anniversary at the Colonial Theatre with a special screening of Night Shyamalan’s The Happening starring Mark Wahlberg on Saturday Sept 4 at 7:30PM. Filmed locally, the theatre’s presentation includes special guests such as the owners of the G Lodge, which was a location in the film.
This week is our final in the Festival Classic series with Wattstax, Sunday Aug 29 at 2PM. Come and enjoy some great music and entertainment!
2010 marks the centennial birthday of Akira Kurosawa and The Colonial Theatre will celebrate it in September with an entire month of Sunday Classic double features. We begin on Sept 5 with Stray Dog at 2PM and Rashomon at 4:30PM.
A reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
The Asian Horror Fest is coming next week! Join us September 4 for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial Aug 20-26
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
We’ve got a lot of news this week, so be sure to read on! Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. On Friday, we start with Winter’s Bone in the main auditorium at 7:30PM and The Greening of Southie in the 3rd floor Screening Room at 8:30PM.
The circus is in town! Bring the kids to the final show in the Children’s Summer Series, Zany Umbrella Circus on Tuesday at 10:30AM. Here is a link to a great circus “study guide” for kids, containing questions and answers, a page for coloring and more cool kid stuff!
Mark your calendars! Celebrate 20th Century Fox’s 75th Anniversary at the Colonial Theatre with a special screening of The Happening on Saturday Sept 4 at 7:30PM. Filmed locally, the theatre’s presentation includes special guests such as the owners of the G Lodge, which was a location in the film. More information on event guests and festivities to be announced.
The Colonial Theatre participates in the Phoenixville Green Festival tomorrow, Friday August 20. The Festival takes place downtown from 6:00-9:00PM and as part of it, the Theatre will present a FREE viewing of The Greening of Southie, sponsored by Phoenixville Federal Bank. There will be a discussion immediately following the film in the Screening Room. This film is unedited and may contain some language unsuitable for children.
Our Festival Classic this week is Woodstock, Sunday Aug 22 at 2PM. Come view the Director’s Cut of the definitive festival concert of the 60s.
A reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
The Asian Horror Fest is coming soon! Join us September 4 for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Bacon Brothers Concert Postponed
Monday, August 16th, 2010
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Bacon Brothers Concert set for Oct 9 will be postponed. No new date has been set as yet. All ticket purchases and chances will be refunded. Thanks for your support.
Spend a Week at the Colonial Aug 13-19
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Please Give has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, a documentary about the sharp-tongued comedienne, starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM.
Our Festival Classic this week by famed documentarians David & Albert Maysles is Gimme Shelter, Sunday Aug 15 at 2PM. Unlike its predecessors in this Classics series, this movie shows a darker side of rock and roll in the late 60s and early 70s. It is truly a classic.
On the other end of the spectrum, the delightful Silly Rockabilly concert is Tuesday at 10:30AM. Bring the whole family for a live show of great rock-n-roll classics!
Coming up next week, The Colonial Theatre participates in the Phoenixville Green Festival on Friday August 20. The Festival takes place downtown from 6:00-9:00PM and as part of it, the Theatre will present a FREE viewing of The Greening of Southie at 8:30PM. The film is sponsored by Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust.
A reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Have you gotten your tickets for our Asian Horror Fest? Join us September 4 for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Aug 6-12
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Vincere has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Please Give starring Catherine Keener and Oliver Platt starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM.
Before our Classic movie, starting at 1:00 PM, The Jumboree Players (including Blanko Dave) will play a one-hour concert of songs from the 1967 era that are related to the film. Our Festival Classic this week is Monterey Pop, this Sunday Aug 8 at 2PM. Following last week’s presentation of “Don’t Look Back,” this is the second of two must-see D.A. Pennebaker documentaries of 60s music and culture.
First Friday Fright Night is back with Heavy Metal on Fri, Aug 6 at 9:45PM. Also, a reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Saturday Sep 4 is our Asian Horror Fest. Join us for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jul 30-Aug 5
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Exit Through the Gift Shop has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Vincere starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM. We will start the month of August with Please Give on Aug 6.
The classics are back. Our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with the documentary about Bob Dylan, Don’t Look Back, this Sunday Aug 1 at 2PM.
Our next First Friday Fright Night is Heavy Metal on Fri, Aug 6 at 9:45PM. Also, a reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Saturday Sep 4 is our Asian Horror Fest. Join us for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jul 23-29
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Exit Through the Gift Shop starts today, Friday, and Vincere starts on Jul 30. For the month of August we have Please Give, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Winter’s Bone and I Am Love.
We have some spots available for our July 26-30 Chinese Lantern Workshop for kids ages 10+. This is a truly unique program led by Hua Hua Zhang, master puppet designer and choreographer. All workshop participants are invited to come to the East Meets West performance as our guests.
See puppeteer Hua Hua Zhang in our Children’s Summer Series on Tue, Jul 27 at 10:30AM with a great kids puppet show East Meets West. Tickets are $7 per person in advance, and $8 per person at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Online is the fastest, cheapest way to buy your tickets – and you will avoid the line at the box office!
The Classics on Sundays series is taking a short hiatus in July due to the 4th and BlobFest. The classics will be back in August with a bang – our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with Don’t Look Back on Aug 1 at 2PM.
Come see Black Dynamite on Saturday at 8PM in our third floor screening room. The screening is FREE but you MUST RSVP by emailing Jud at staff@thecolonialtheatre.com. We want to hear your feedback on our FFFN series and a potential cult series, so come with your opinions!
Our next First Friday Fright Night is Heavy Metal on Fri, Aug 6 at 9:45PM. Also, a reminder to cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Saturday Sep 4 is our Asian Horror Fest. Join us for three very different films that range from classic monster mayhem, to genre pastiche, to unrelenting gore. We’re thinking of it as a bento box of Asian (and Asian-inspired) cinema. Tickets on sale now.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jul 16 – 22
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Special thanks to Lbs. director Matthew Bonifacio and writer/actor Carmine Famiglietti for joining us at our film discussion last night. The film was great and it was so interesting to hear about making the film and breaking into the movie business, as well as learning and talking about addiction in general. Thanks to Matt and Carmine for visiting Phoenixville!
One last chance to see Lbs. tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. 9500 Liberty starts tomorrow, Friday; Exit through the Gift Shop starts on Jul 23, Please Give on Jul 30 and Winter’s Bone on Aug 20.
BlobFest 2010 was a little wet, but the rain stopped long enough for us to have a great running out. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is a great video. BlobFest is over but we still have plenty of t-shirts and posters. Stop by and get one or pick one up the next time you’re at the movies.
We’ve got an extra Fright Night screening this month: Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Zombie Nightmare on Fri, Jul 16 at 9:45PM. Also, good news cult fans: Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets are on sale. Get your tickets for the October 16th show now.
Our Children’s Summer Series continues on Tue, Jul 20 at 10:30AM with another great kids band – all the way from Seattle – Recess Monkey. Get a little taste of what’s in store by checking out their YouTube channel. Tickets are $7 per person in advance, and $8 per person at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Online is the fastest, cheapest way to buy your tickets – and you will avoid the line at the box office!
The Classics on Sundays series is taking a short hiatus in July due to the 4th and BlobFest. The classics will be back in August with a bang – our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with Don’t Look Back on Aug 1 at 2PM.
Our TEDTalks Tuesday salon next week is sold out. If you have already purchased tickets but are now unable to attend, please call me (Kirsten) at 610-917-1228 so that we can make those seats available to those who can.
Finally, we have some spots available for our Chinese Lantern Workshop for kids ages 10+. This is a truly unique program lead buy Hua Hua Zhang, master puppet designer and choreographer. You can see her perform her show East Meets West on Tue, Jul 27 at 10:30 as part of our children’s summer series. All workshop participants are invited to come to the performance as our guests.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jul 9 – 15
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
People, get ready! BlobFest starts tomorrow! The Friday Night Running Out Re-Enactment Revelry is SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets available for all of the film screenings on Saturday and Sunday. And here’s an insider tip — watching the running out from across the street is plenty of fun in it’s own right! Before you head downtown for the fest this weekend, be sure to familiarize yourself with Pville’s current parking situation. What we know about it is on our website.
We’ve got an extra Fright Night screening this month: Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Zombie Nightmare on Fri, Jul 16 at 9:45PM. Thanks to all 355 of you who came out for Jaws last weekend!
In feature film news – Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) begins on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23. Join us immediately following the 7:30PM screening on Wed, Jul 14 for a special discussion with Lbs. director Matthew Bonifacio and star Carmine Famiglietti.
Our Children’s Summer Series continues on Tue, Jul 13 at 10:30AM with another great and local kids band, Mama Mac. Tickets are $7 per person in advance, and $8 per person at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Online is the fastest, cheapest way to buy your tickets – and you will avoid the line at the box office!
The Classics on Sundays series is taking a short hiatus in July due to the 4th and BlobFest. The classics will be back in August with a bang – our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with Don’t Look Back on Aug 1 at 2PM.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jul 2 – 8
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The Secret in their Eyes has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Mid-August Lunch starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM.
We’ve got TWO great Fright Night screenings in July: Jaws tomorrow at 9:45PM and Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Zombie Nightmare on Fri, Jul 16 at 9:45PM.
Back to feature films – Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) begins on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23.
Our Children’s Summer Series starts on Tue, Jul 6 at 10:30AM with the always fantastic Cat’s Pajamas. Tickets are $7 per person in advance, and $8 per person at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Online is the fastest, cheapest way to buy your tickets – and you will avoid the line at the box office!
Thanks to all the kids and parents who voted for You Pick a Film! on Tue, Aug 3. Mary Poppins is the winner with 49% of the vote.
The Classics on Sundays series is taking a short hiatus in July due to the 4th and BlobFest. The classics will be back in August with a bang – our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with Don’t Look Back on Aug 1 at 2PM.
People, get ready! BlobFest is next weekend! The Friday Night Running Out Re-Enactment Revelry is SOLD OUT, but there are still tickets available for all of the film screenings on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets to the Bringing Back the Bacons concert on Oct 9 are on sale. There are some changes to the Meet & Greet part of the evening this year, so do check out the information on our website.
Tickets to TEDxPhoenixville on Sep 25 are on sale now. This half-day event will take place in the main auditorium from 10am – 3pm. It’s going to be an exceptional day, so please join us!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The Secret of Kells has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. The Secret in their Eyes starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM.
Mid-August Lunch begins on on Jul 2, Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23.
The last classic film in our Breakout Roles theme is The Deer Hunter this Sunday at 2PM. We are taking a short hiatus in July. The Classics on Sundays will be back in August with a bang – our theme is A Festival Crowd and we kick things off with Don’t Look Back on Aug 1 at 2PM.
We’ve got TWO great Fright Night screenings coming up in July: Jaws on Fri, Jul 2 at 9:45PM and Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Zombie Nightmare on Fri, Jul 16 at 9:45PM.
Tickets to the Bringing Back the Bacons concert on Oct 9 go on sale tomorrow. There are some changes to the Meet & Greet part of the evening this year, so do check out the information on our website.
Tickets to TEDxPhoenixville on Sep 25 are on sale now. This half-day event will take place in the main auditorium from 10am – 3pm. It’s going to be an exceptional day, so please join us!
Tickets to BlobFest are also on sale. The Friday Night Re-Enactment Revelry tends to sell out, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. We’re also recruiting volunteers for this year’s fest happening Jul 9 -11. If you’re interested in helping out, send an email to Mary.
Finally, July 1 is the deadline for voting for the film you and your kids want to see on Tue, Aug 3 as part of our childrens’ summer series. Mary Poppins is still in the lead with 41% of the vote. Check out the contenders and vote here.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
BlobFest 2010: Shorty Award Nominees
Monday, June 21st, 2010
“Hell-O-Jello” from Alyssa Bridde
“It Came from the Fridge” from Steven Kirby
“It Lives Somewhere in Jersey” from Mark Mihalko
“Thawed” from Daniel Murphy
“The Blob 2010″ from Anthony Taylor
“Once Upon a Blob” from Ken Schutter
Spend the Week at the Colonial: Jun 18 – 24
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
A Prophet has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. The Secret of Kells starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM. Nominated for this year’s Best Animated Feature Oscar, Kells has been racking up rave reviews.
The Secret in their Eyes begins on Jun 25, Mid-August Lunch on Jul 2, Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23.
We’ve got TWO great Fright Night screenings coming up in July: Jaws on Fri, Jul 2 at 9:45PM (which we may actually be able to start a tad earlier, at 9:30, so check the website next week) and Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Zombie Nightmare on Fri, Jul 16.
Looking for something cool to do for Father’s Day weekend? If you’ve got grade schoolers in your family, bring them to one of our Sunday screenings (5PM and 7PM) of The Secret of Kells, a beautiful animated film suitable for ages 9+. Or, join us for our Back to the Future marathon on Saturday starting at 12PM. If you want to be even more old-school, how about coming to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on Sunday at 2PM?
While we’re on the topic of your kids, the July 1 deadline for voting for the film you and your kids want to see on Tue, Aug 3 as part of our childrens’ summer series is almost here. Mary Poppins is in the lead with 41% of the vote. Check out the contenders and vote here.
Our next TEDTalks Tuesday salon is next week. At the moment, I have 6 seats that have opened up. If you would like to come, please call me (Kirsten) at 610-917-1228 to reserve your spot. Also, we noticed last month that we had some empty seats. If you have already purchased tickets, but are now unable to attend, please let us know so that we can make those seats available to those who can.
Tickets to BlobFest are on sale now. The Friday Night Re-Enactment Revelry tends to sell out, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. We’re also recruiting volunteers for this year’s fest happening Jul 9 -11. If you’re interested in helping out, send an email to Mary.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jun 11 – 17
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Tonight we welcome back The Marshall Tucker Band. Tickets will be available at the door. Show time is 8PM and the doors open at 7PM. We were just told late this afternoon that there is an opening band.
A Prophet starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM; The Secret of Kells on Jun 18, The Secret in their Eyes on Jun 25, Mid-August Lunch on Jul 2, Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23.
We have a great classic this week featuring Barbara Streisand in her breakout role. Join us for Funny Girl on Sunday at 2PM.
Looking for something cool to do for Father’s Day weekend? Join us for our Back to the Future marathon on Saturday, Jun 19 starting at 12PM.
Tickets to BlobFest are on sale now. The Friday Night Re-Enactment Revelry tends to sell out, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. We’re also recruiting volunteers for this year’s fest happening Jul 9 -11. If you’re interested in helping out, send an email to Mary. Finally, the deadline for submitting your short film for our Shorty contest is fast approaching – it’s next Tuesday, June 15.
We are sorry to announce that the A Cappella Show originally scheduled for this Saturday was canceled on Jun 3. The Colonial issued credit card and check refunds on Jun 4. If you have any questions please call 610-917-1228.
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jun 4 – 10
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Tickets to BlobFest go on sale tomorrow at 10AM! We’re also recruiting volunteers for this year’s fest happening Jul 9 -11. If you’re interested in helping out, send an email to Mary. Finally, the deadline for submitting your short film for our Shorty contest is fast approaching – it’s June 15, so get going on those films!
Sweetgrass has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. City Island starts tomorrow, Friday; The Secret of Kells on Jun 18, The Secret in their Eyes on Jun 25, Mid-August Lunch on Jul 2, Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) on Jul 12, 9500 Liberty on Jul 16, and Exit through the Gift Shop on Jul 23.
Tomorrow is First Friday, which means its Fright Night at the Colonial. We’re showing Guillermo del Toro’s (Pan’s Labyrinth) first feature as a director, Cronos, at 9:45PM. Wear your FFFN t-shirt to the screening and pay only $5 for your ticket.
This week we start a new theme for our Classics series – Breakout Roles. Join us for The Graduate this Sunday at 2PM.
Next Thursday we welcome back The Marshall Tucker Band. Tickets are still available. Show time is 8PM and the doors open at 7PM.
We are sorry to announce that the A Cappella Show on Sat, Jun 12 has been canceled. The Colonial will issue credit card and check refunds tomorrow, Jun 4. If you have any questions please call 610-917-1228.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: May 28 – Jun 3
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
The Ghost Writer has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. Sweetgrass starts tomorrow, Friday; City Island starts on Jun 4, The Secret of Kells (a beautiful animated film for kids and adults) on Jun 18, Mid-August Lunch on Jul 2, and Lbs. (directed by a former BlobFest Shorty Award winner) starts on Jul 12.
A note about bringing your children to see Sweetgrass: while the film is not rated and is a pastoral about sheep with very little dialogue, there is some salty language between the cowboys.
Our month of pitting Joan Crawford against Bette Davis comes to an end this Sunday with The Letter at 2PM. Next week is a new month and a new theme – Breakout Roles. We’re showing The Graduate, Funny Girl, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Deer Hunter.
Memorial Day: We’ll be closed and hoping you all enjoy the holiday!
TEDxPhoenixville: We are positively thrilled that our Tuesday night TEDTalks salons have been such a success; so much so that we’ve added one more. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning at 10AM for our fourth salon, on Jul 20 at 7PM. The theme will be PASSION.
BlobFest: We’re starting to recruit volunteers for this year’s fest happening Jul 9 -11. If you’re interested in helping out, send an email to Mary. Also, the deadline for submitting your short film for our Shorty contest is fast approaching – June 15. The holiday weekend sounds like a perfect time to make a film about the Blob!
We’re hiring!: The Colonial has a part-time Patron Services Manager position available. You can read all about here. If interested, please email your resume to Mary by TOMORROW, May 28.
Young Audiences: Our Summer Series brochure can be downloaded from our website. Let us know if you would like one mailed to you. We still have a few spots available for our unique kids workshop with artist Hua Hua Zhang happening Jul 26 – 30. Finally, don’t forget to let your kids vote for which film they would like to see on Aug 3!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: May 21 – 27
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Greenberg has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. The Ghost Writer, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Ewan McGregor, starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. Sweetgrass starts on May 28; City Island on Jun 4, The Secret of Kells (a beautiful animated film for kids and adults) on Jun 18, and Mid-August Lunch on Jul 2.
Our classic film on Sunday at 2PM should be a real treat – we’ve got an archive 35mm print of Johnny Guitar, a kinky, campy, Joan Crawford-y western.
We’ve got lots of announcements and updates this week, so please read on.
We’re hiring!: The Colonial has a part-time Patron Services Manager position available. You can read all about here. If interested, please email your resume to Mary by Fri, May 28.
Tickets: Comedian Craig Shoemaker is coming to the Colonial on Sat, Nov 20 and tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday) at 10AM.
Young Audiences: Our Summer Series brochure can be downloaded from our website. Let us know if you would like one mailed to you. We still have a few spots available for our unique kids workshop with artist Hua Hua Zhang happening Jul 26 – 30. Finally, don’t forget to let your kids vote for which film they would like to see on Aug 3!
TEDxPhoenixville: Both May 25 and Jun 22 are sold out, but stay tuned, we’ll announce another salon next week.
Parking: Just found out that parking in the municipal lots is free on Sundays. Classic film fans rejoice!
BlobFest: Become a fan on Facebook and get fully immersed in all things BlobFest!
Finally, we’d like to welcome Jud, our summer intern, to our team! We’re very happy to have him helping us out in all areas of the theatre.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Calling all filmmakers! Submit your Shorty
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
The Shorty’s Contest is our way of paying homage to the late, great Shorty Yeaworth, Jr., director of The Blob. This year is our 4th annual contest and the films just keep getting better and better! To enter the contest just round up some willing victims, er friends and neighbors, and make a short film that is centered on The Blob and/or BlobFest. If you’d like, you can use the winning script from last year’s script contest as the basis for your short film. The script is on the following pages. Otherwise, let your imagination run amock! Click here to download a pdf of the Shorty’s submission guidelines. This year’s BlobFest is Jul 9 – 11. Stay tuned! More »
Spend a Week at the Colonial: May 14 – 20
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Tomorrow (Friday) night is the Al Stewart concert at 8PM. There are still some tickets left. The easiest way to buy them is online. On Saturday night at 7PM we have Village Productions’ live presentation of Rapunzel, written by Phoenixville’s own Tom Bissinger. This is a terrific opportunity to see a live, family performance. Tickets can be purchased online.
On Sun, May 16 we start a short run of Greenberg starring Ben Stiller. The Ghost Writer starts on May 21, Sweetgrass starts on May 28; City Island starts on Jun 4, and The Secret of Kells starts on Jun 18.
Our classic film on Sunday at 2PM brings our two dueling dames, Bette and Joan, together on screen in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Camp classic, wicked thriller, or black comedy? You be the judge!
Information about this year’s Shorty Awards (part of BlobFest) has been posted to our website. Lots of BlobFest info will be added to that page over the next few weeks, so check back often. Tickets to BlobFest will likely go on sale June 1.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Apr 30 – May 6
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The Last Station has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. On Friday night we’ve got the Roger McGuinn concert – tickets are still available. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts on Saturday – the first screening is at 2PM. The Ghost Writer starts on May 21, Sweetgrass starts on May 28; City Island starts on Jun 4, and The Secret of Kells starts on Jun 18.
We’re planning a special film/book discussion of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Sunday, May 2 after the 4:15PM screening. The discussion will be led by Jason Hafer, owner of Wolfgang Books and myself. Depending on the size of the group we’ll either meet at Wolfgang’s or in the theatre’s new third floor community room. If you are not planning on attending the 4:15 screening, but would like to join the discussion meet us in the theatre lobby at about 6:45.
In last week’s email I mis-identified Nikki Milholin as being the discussion leader for Wolfgang’s literary fiction group. Nikki actually leads their poetry group, and she is hoping to participate in our discussion on Sunday. Kathy Hunt is the writer who leads the literary fiction group. My apologies for the mix-up!
On Wednesday at 7PM the Green Valleys Association presents a screening of the documentary A Chemical Reaction. A Q&A with one of the film’s producers, Paul Tukey, will follow and will take the place of our regular Wednesday night film discussion.
This month our classics theme is Bette vs. Joan (that’s Davis and Crawford). On Sunday at 2PM we get things started wtih a true classic noir, Mildred Pierce.
Parking update from Mary:
Some of you may have already heard about the upcoming parking changes in Phoenixville, but I thought I would share with you how this will work and how I think it will be a good first step towards addressing the parking issues in the borough.
Our business community has grown quite a bit in the last several years and like any small town community we were not built to accommodate the number of cars that people have come to depend on. Add to that the dearth of public transportation and you’ve got a real parking problem in Phoenixville. However, the last thing we want to do is discourage people from coming into town for dinner, drinks a movie or shopping.
In addition to the cars belonging to visitors coming in and out of town, we have identified quite a few cars in the municipal lots and on the street that never move. So the parking authority has made some changes that will take effect on May 3 and that will help manage the cars in town.
First, the three main municipal lots will be metered. Parking will be $1 an hour from 9am to 9pm. You can use a credit card to pay at the stations set up in each lot. There is no limit to how long you can stay in the spot as long as you pay. Second, the two-hour parking on Bridge Street between Starr and Gay Streets and on Gay and Main Streets between Bridge and Church will be strongly enforced. The parking in these spots is free but limited to two hours.Third, employee parking will be set up in the gravel lot across Main Street from the Foundry. You must have a current paid, permit to park in this lot. Fourth, the lot behind the Dollar Store will be set aside for resident parking and available to those who have a current, paid permit.
In the future, there may be some restricted, resident only parking on Church Street, but not at this time. Please respect the fact that people live on that street and need to park their cars too, so use the metered lots when you come in to town in the evenings. Think of it as supporting the parking plans for Phoenixville.
Ticketing update:
On Saturday our lowest ticket price ($4) will increase to $5. This is our first increase of the member/child ticket price in 10 years and we hope you will agree that it is still affordable. The first film to be affected by the increase is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Please note that this increase will also affect the films in the Young Audiences Series starting next October.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a week at the Colonial: Apr 23 – 29
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
The Last Station starts tomorrow night at 7:30PM. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts on May 1, The Ghost Writer starts on May 21, and Sweet Grass starts on May 28.
We’re planning a special film/book discussion of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Sunday, May 2 after the 4:15PM screening. The discussion will be lead by Jason, owner of Wolfgang Books, and Nikki who leads the literary fiction discussions at Wolfgang’s. More details to follow.
This Saturday at 2PM we wrap up our Young Audiences season with The Wizard of Oz on Apr 24. We do, however, have one live family performance scheduled this spring: Village Productions and Tri-PAC present Rapunzel, directed by Phoenixvillian Tom Bissinger, on Sat, May 15 at 7PM. Tickets are $17 / $15 / $13 and are available online. I’ve also posted all of our Children’s Summer Series shows to our website, including info on the Chinese Palace Lantern Workshop with Hua Hua Zhang in July.
On Sunday at 2PM our baseball month bows out with The Natural at 2PM. Next month gets a little scrappy – our them is Bette vs. Joan (that’s Davis and Crawford). We’re particularly excited about our screening of Johnny Guitar on May 23. We’re showing Paramount’s archive print so don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this film on film.
Ticketing update: As of Apr 30 our lowest ticket price ($4) will increase to $5. This is our first increase of the member/child ticket price in 10 years and we hope you will agree that it is still affordable. The first film to be affected by the increase is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which starts on May 1. Please note that this increase will also affect the films in the Young Audiences Series starting next October.
Concert update: Three newly booked shows go on sale this Saturday: The Marshall Tucker Band on Jun 10, an all-star A Cappella show on Jun 12, and Guitar Masters featuring Eric Johnson, Andy McKee and Peppino D’Agostino on Oct 13. Details are on our concerts & events page.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Apr 16 – 22
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
The White Ribbon has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Tomorrow night (Friday) we’re pleased to host the Mr. Movie Film Fest: Forbidden Planet at 7:30PM. At 8PM on Saturday night, Tempest, Coyote Run and Burning Bridget Cleary hit the stage for a rocking, celtic concert. Then, on Sunday night at 7PM we’ve got City Rhythm Orchestra’s tribute to Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. CRO was a huge hit as our stage band at our Oscar party – come on out to experience the full 15-piece band.
Avatar is coming in on Monday for a short run – with screenings on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday only. On Tuesday night, we’re helping Sphere College celebrate their one year anniversary with a screening of Living in Oblivion at 7:30PM. The festivities actually get started around 6PM so do come early.
The Last Station starts on Apr 23, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts on May 1, and Sweet Grass starts on May 28.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday (2PM) is a Colonial favorite, The Princess Bride (1987). And, it’s a new print! Next week we wrap up our season with The Wizard of Oz on Apr 24. We do, however, have one live family performance scheduled this spring: Village Productions and Tri-PAC present Rapunzel, directed by Phoenixvillian Tom Bissinger, on Sat, May 15 at 7PM. Tickets are $17 / $15 / $13 and are available online. I’ve also posted all of our Children’s Summer Series shows to our website, including info on the Chinese Palace Lantern Workshop with Hua Hua Zhang in July.
On Sunday at 2PM our baseball month continues with Field of Dreams at 2PM.
Ticketing update: As of Apr 30 our lowest ticket price ($4) will increase to $5. This is our first increase of the member/child ticket price in 10 years and we hope you will agree that it is still affordable. The first film to be affected by the increase is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which starts on May 1. Please note that this increase will also affect the films in the Young Audiences Series starting next October.
Concert update: Real Diamond has been moved to Friday, Jun 11 at 8PM. (The show was originally scheduled for Jun 12).
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Apr 9 – 15
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Crazy Heart has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Richie Havens is here on Friday night and Sonny Landreth is here on Saturday night. Both shows are at 8PM and tickets are still available.
The White Ribbon (nominated for this year’s Best Foreign Film Oscar) has a short run next week – Sunday thru Thursday.
The Last Station starts on Apr 23, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts on May 1, and Sweet Grass starts on May 28.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday (2PM) is Eragon (2006). Next week we’re showing The Princess Bride, and then we wrap up our season with The Wizard of Oz on Apr 24. We do, however, have one live family performance scheduled this spring: Village Productions and Tri-PAC present Rapunzel, directed by Phoenixvillian Tom Bissinger, on Sat, May 15 at 7PM. Tickets are $17 / $15 / $13 and will be available for online purchase starting tomorrow.
On Sunday we start paying tribute to the terrific baseball films that came out in the 1980s with Eight Men Out at 2PM.
Coming soon: City Rhythm Orchestra’s tribute to Frank Sinatra and Count Basie on Apr 18 at 7PM, Forbidden Planet on Apr 16 at 7:30PM, Living in Oblivion on Apr 20 at 6PM, TEDTalks Tuesdays on Apr 27 at 7PM.
Ticketing update: As of Apr 30 our lowest ticket price ($4) will increase to $5. This is our first increase of the member/child ticket price in 10 years and we hope you will agree that it is still affordable. The first film to be affected by the increase is The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which starts on May 1. Please note that this increase will also affect the films in the Young Audiences Series starting next October.
Concert update: Asia featuring John Payne (Jun 11) has been canceled and will be rescheduled for the fall, although we do not have a date yet. Tickets will be refunded at the place of purchase. If you have any questions and you purchased your tickets from the theatre, call us at 610-917-1228. If you purchased your tickets through TicketWeb, please call 866-468-7619.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Apr 2 – 8
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Crazy Heart is staying until Apr 8. The Last Station starts on Apr 23 and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starts on May 1. We’re still working on what to bring in over the next two weeks. April is going to be a little lean on new feature films because we have lots of concerts and special events spread throughout the month and that impacts our film schedule. Please double check film days and times before you make the trek into town.
Tomorrow night is First Friday and we’re showing The Fly (1986) for our Fright Night show at 10PM. On our FB page, we threw out the idea of having a pre-screening meet-up at Iron Hill (our series sponsor). I’m shooting to get there around 9pm, but do come whenever you can.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday (2PM) is Charlotte’s Web (1973). Unfortunately, we were sent the 35mm print for the live action remake by mistake, so we will be showing the 1973 version on DVD.
There’s no classic film this week since we’re closed for Easter. Next Sunday we start paying tribute to the terrific baseball films that came out in the 1980s with Eight Men Out, at 2PM.
George Winston will be here on Wed, Apr 7 for a 7:30PM concert – his first at the Colonial. The Gold Circle is sold out, but there are still orchestra and balcony seats available.
Finally, we’re launching our own TEDx event here at the Colonial and we’ve begun posting some info about it on our website. Stay tuned!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Mar 26 – Apr 1
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Good afternoon, Colonial Fans!
The Lovely Bones has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. Crazy Heart starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. April is going to be a little lean on new feature films because we have lots of concerts and special events spread throughout the month and that impacts our film schedule. Please double check film days and times before you make the trek into town.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday (2PM) is Billy Kelly performing his first concert at the Colonial. We’re expecting a fantastic show and are thrilled to welcome him to Pville! Listen to his song, People Really Like Milk, reviewed on NPR!
Our classic film this Sunday (2PM) is On the Waterfront (1954), rounding out our month of 1950’s Oscar contenders. Next month we pay tribute to the terrific baseball films that came out in the 1980s: Eight Men Out, Field of Dreams, and The Natural. Now, I must confess something — I had booked Bull Durham for Sun, Apr 4, not realizing when I did that it was Easter Sunday. We’ve always been closed for Easter and so I have canceled the booking. However, if I get an onslaught of pleas from you to reschedule it, I will. Let your voices be heard, Bull Durham fans!
Finally, we’re launching our own TEDx event here at the Colonial and we’ve begun posting some info about it on our website. Stay tuned!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Mar 19 – 25
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Hey Colonial Fans!
Broken Embraces has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. We’re showing The Lovely Bones (filmed partially in Royersford!) Mon, Mar 22 thru Thu, Mar 25. Crazy Heart starts on Mar 26.
We have two concerts this weekend: Two Funny Philly Guys on Friday night, which is sold out, and Entrain, Slo-Mo & Ben Arnold at 8PM on Saturday night. More info on that show is below.
We also have a silent film with live organ accompaniment on Sunday at 5PM. Help support the TOSDV Organ Restoration Fund by coming out to see Tillie’s Punctured Romance. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children 12 and under.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday (2PM) is Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) which has become quite a St. Patrick’s tradition for us. It’s a live action Disney classic from 1959 and stars a very young Sean Connery. Next week, we’re super excited to welcome Billy Kelly for his first concert at the Colonial. We’re expecting a fantastic show!
Our classic film this Sunday (2PM) is From Here to Eternity featuring a buff Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr tossing about on the beach. Next week we wrap our month of 1950’s Oscar contenders with On the Waterfront.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Mar 12 – 18
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Good afternoon Colonial Fans!
A Single Man has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. Broken Embraces, directed by Pedro Almodovar and starring Penelope Cruz, starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30. Crazy Heart starts on Mar 26.
FFFN Alert: We’re showing the 35mm print of Zombie tomorrow night at 10:10PM. Tom Whalen (the artist who designs our FFFN posters) won’t be here, but we will still have his Aliens (just a few left) and Zombie posters for sale for $10 each. Don’t forget we also have very cool, glow-in-the-dark FFFN t-shirts designed by Neo-Pangea for sale for only $15.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday is a collection of Looney Tunes cartoons featuring Foghorn Leghorn and friends, and the work of Chuck Jones. The list of cartoons is here. Show time is 2PM and tickets are $4. We had a pretty big turnout when we showed Looney Tunes last year, so you may want to buy your tickets in advance online, or come a little early to the show.
Our classic film this Sunday is one of the first classic films I remember seeing as a kid with my Dad, The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. I plan on bringing my daughter with me, although she’s a bit of a reluctant classic film viewer. (I must bend her to my will!) The film is appropriate for ages 8+.
I’ve added all of our kids and classic films through June to the website, so check it out when you have some time. There are some great films coming up!
Finally, I want to express our big, HUGE thanks to all the members who joined in February and helped us surpass our goal of signing up 100 members by March 1. Our members came out in high style for the Oscar party on Sunday night, and by the looks of things, everyone had a great time. I think the highlight of the evening was when The Blob and the Colonial marquee showed up (twice!) in the horror film montage during the Oscar ceremony. Our audience gave a collective, enthusiastic cheer. It was a great, spontaneous moment! Here’s the montage on YouTube, although it’s poor quality. The Blob shows up at about 4:04 and 4:49.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Feb 26 – Mar 4
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
The 2010 Oscar Nominated Short Films has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. We’re showing the Live Program at this screening. The Messenger starring Woody Harrelson starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. A Single Man starts on Mar 5, and Broken Embraces starts on Mar 12.
Tomorrow (Feb 26) is the last day to RSVP for our Oscar Party. If you are not already a member, please show us some love this February and help us reach our goal of signing up 100 new members by March 1 – join today! It looks like we’re going to make our goal, but we still need you!
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday is Two of a Kind (ages 4+), a local award-winning musical duo. Tickets are $7 if purchased in advance online, and will be $8 at the door. The live shows are always popular, so do try to get here by 1:45PM for the 2PM show. With your extra time your kids can sign up for our PopCard!
On Sunday at 2PM we wrap up our Bogart month with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), directed by John Huston.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
PAMS Make a Difference Resources
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Below are resources for the Phoenixville Area Middle School students who have chosen the Colonial Theatre for their Make a Difference project.
Historic Preservation:
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Arts Advocacy:
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Media Literacy:
Web English Teacher: Media Literacy
More on the Colonial:
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Feb 19 – 25
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. The 2010 Oscar Nominated Short Films start tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. Please be sure to check the Oscar Shorts times carefully below or on the website, as we are alternating the Animated and Live Action programs. All shorts will be shown on DVD. The Messenger, starring Woody Harrelson, starts on Feb 26.
You have one more week (til Feb 26) to RSVP for our Oscar Party. If you are not already a member, please show us some love this February and help us reach our goal of signing up 100 new members by March 1 – join today! We’re well past the halfway mark, but we still need you!
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday is The Segal Puppet Theatre & Co. presents A Ducky Day in the French Cafe (ages 4+). These shows are always popular, so do try to get here by 1:45PM for the 2PM show. With your extra time your kids can sign up for our PopCard!
On Sunday at 2PM we’re continuing our Bogart month with High Sierra (1948), directed by Raoul Walsh and written by John Huston.
The thought of parking in the borough may have you flummoxed, but fear not! The word on the street is that the Justice Center parking lot (just west of Bridge & Gay) is clear and patrons may park there for the evening screenings. Similarly the Phoenix Federal lot on Main Street is clear, as is the Baptist Church lot on Church & Gay. The borough has been busy clearing as many blocks as they can, so things are definitely improving.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Feb 12 – 18
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Up in the Air has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. The Oscar Nominated Short Films starts on Feb 19.
The thought of parking in the borough may have you flummoxed, but fear not! The word on the street is that the Justice Center parking lot (just west of Bridge & Gay) is clear and patrons may park there for the evening screenings. Similarly the Phoenix Federal lot on Main Street is clear, as is the Baptist Church lot on Church & Gay. The municipal lots are still snowy so they may not be the best bet.
Our Sixth Annual Members’ Oscar Party is on Sun, Mar 7 from 6PM until the awards show is over. We have some new and pretty cool things planned for this year’s party. If you are not already a member, please show us some love this February and help us reach our goal of signing up 100 new members by March 1 – join today! If you are already a member, or after you join, you can read all about the party and RSVP online.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday is Shorts for Tots, a collection of short animated films ideal for ages 5 – 9. You can see a complete list of the films on our website. My personal favorite is Asthma Tech.
On Sunday at 2PM we’re showing Casablanca (1942) which was a big hit last Valentine’s weekend. The film is sponsored by Neumann University. Come a little early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of The Columbia Bar and Grille.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Feb 5 -11
Friday, February 5th, 2010
Up in the Air starts tonight (Friday) at 7:30PM. It’s also First Friday which means Fright Night! At 10PM we’re screening a new 35mm print of Aliens (1996). Artist Tom Whalen will be here before the screening to sell limited editions of his custom Aliens poster — for just $10! The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus starts on Feb 12 and the Oscar Nominated Short Films starts on Feb 19. Please note that our Young Audiences show for this Saturday, East Meets West, has been CANCELED due to the impending snow storm. More details are below. All film screenings will go on as scheduled this weekend.
Speaking of the Oscars, the nominations were announced on Tuesday and you can see them all here. Start thinking about your picks and enter our Oscar Pool – ballots will be in the lobby starting this weekend.
Our Sixth Annual Members’ Oscar Party is on Sun, Mar 7 from 6PM until the awards show is over. We have some new and pretty cool things planned for this year’s party. If you are not already a member, please show us some love this February and help us reach our goal of signing up 100 new members by March 1 – join today! If you are already a member, or after you join, you can read all about the party and RSVP online.
Our Young Audiences show for this Saturday, East Meets West, has been CANCELED due to the impending snow storm. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we have tentatively rescheduled the performance to take place during our summer series — on Tue, Jul 27 at 10:30am. I also confirmed that this is the week that Hua Hua will teach an arts camp here at the theatre (Jul 26 – 30). Details will follow asap. All tickets to the Feb 6 performance will be honored at the Jul 27 performance. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us for the summer show.
On Sunday at 2PM we’re kicking off our month of Humphrey Bogart classics with Angels with Dirty Faces (1938), also starring James Cagney. The following Sunday, Feb 14, we’re showing Casablanca (1942) which was a big hit last Valentine’s weekend. The film is sponsored by Neumann University. Come a little early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine courtesy of The Columbia Bar and Grille.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jan 29 – Feb 4
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
In concert news, tickets for Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra on Sat, May 8 go on sale this Saturday at 12PM. Tickets are still available for The British Invasion Tribute this Sat, Jan 30 at 8PM and they’re just $20! Click on the link at left to check out the special offer from Iron Hill for BI ticket holders.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is tomorrow (Friday) 6PM at Franklin Commons. Tickets for this fundraiser to benefit our classic film series are $100 per person and can still be purchased online. Email Mary if you have any questions about this event.
The Young Victoria has its last screening tonight (Thursday) at 7:30PM. Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, starts tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM. Please note that there will be no screenings of Invictus on Saturday due to the British Invasion concert. Up in the Air starts on Feb 5, and the Oscar Nominated Short Films starting on Feb 19.
On Saturday at 2PM we’re showing Flushed Away (2006) a terrific animated film from the creators of Wallace & Gromit that you may have easily missed when it was first released. We’re recommending it for ages 5+.
On Sunday we’re hosting a silent film screening / fundraiser for TOSDV, the organization behind our pipe organ restoration. They’re showing Steamboat Bill, Jr. (Buster Keaton, 1928) at 2PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. More info is here.
Calling all Colonial members and prospective members! Our Sixth Annual Members’ Oscar Party is coming up on Sun, Mar 7 from 6PM until the awards show is over. We have some new and pretty cool things planned for this year’s party. Details will be sent out in a separate email today or tomorrow, so keep an eye out for that. If you are not already a member, please show us some love this February and help us reach our goal of signing up 100 new members by March 1 – join today!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
British Invasion at the Colonial and Iron Hill
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Great news! Iron Hill Brewery (just down the street from the theatre) is currently experiencing their own British Invasion — of beers, that is – and they have offered a great deal to our British Invasion concert ticket holders: show your ticket stub before or after the concert and get a complimentary beer and English cheese pairing! More info on the concert can be found here.
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jan 22 – 28
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
In concert news, we’ve just added a second all reserved seating show: Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra on Sat, May 8. Ticket information will be coming soon. Tickets are still available for The British Invasion Tribute coming up on Sat, Jan 30 at 8PM and they’re just $20!
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is coming up fast! It’s Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM at Franklin Commons. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) All proceeds will help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online.
The Young Victoria is staying with us for another week. Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend are lovely to watch as the idealistic and righteous Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Next up: Invictus starting on Jan 29, Up in the Air starting on Feb 5, and the Oscar Nominated Short Films starting on Feb 19.
On Saturday at 2PM we’re showing Pride and Prejudice (2005) starring Kiera Knightly. We could probably have a fierce debate after the screening about the virtues of this version compared to the marvelous BBC version — who’s in?! Then, on Sunday at 2PM we’ve got one of the best dance films of all time, West Side Story (1961).
Last night Tom Whalen (strongstuff.net) dropped off a large version of his Aliens poster and it is brilliant! Come check it out in our poster case on Bridge Street. We’ll have prints (11×17) available at the Aliens screening (Feb 5 at 9:45PM) for $10 and Tom will be on hand to sign them!
On the last Sunday of the month (Jan 31), we’re hosting a silent film screening / fundraiser for TOSDV, the organization behind our pipe organ restoration. They’re showing Steamboat Bill, Jr. (Buster Keaton, 1928) at 2PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Calling all Colonial members! Our Sixth Annual Members’ Oscar Party is coming up on Sun, Mar 7 from 6pm until the awards show is over. We have some new and pretty cool things planned for this year’s party. Details will be sent out in a separate email next week, so keep an eye out for that.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jan 15 – 21
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Did you hear that we’re starting to offer all reserved seating at concerts?! The first reserved show is Al Stewart on Fri, May 14. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online. More info about ticket prices is here.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is coming up fast! It’s Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM at Franklin Commons. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) All proceeds will help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online. (They make a pretty cool gift!) Email Mary if you have any questions about this event.
The Maid has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. The Young Victoria starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM. We’ve just booked Up in the Air to start on Feb 5.
On Saturday at 2PM we’re showing A League of Their Own (1992), the feisty and funny baseball movie for girls starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks and Madonna. Then, on Sunday at 2PM we’ve got a more serious, but no less extraordinary dance film than last week’s — The Red Shoes (1948). It’s a new print too so it should look gorgeous!
A clarification for our First Friday Fright Night fans – our screening in March of Zombie (1979, Lucio Fulci) will be on the First Friday, March 5 at 9:45PM. In other FFFN news, Tom Whalen (strongstuff.net) has designed an amazing, custom poster for our Aliens screening on Feb 5. We’ll have prints (11×17) available for $15 at the screening. I’m already plotting where to hang mine.
On the last Sunday of the month (Jan 31), we’re hosting a silent film screening / fundraiser for TOSDV, the organization behind our pipe organ restoration. They’re showing Steamboat Bill, Jr. (Buster Keaton, 1928) at 2PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Jan 8 – 14
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Happy New Year! We are very excited to announce that our first ALL RESERVED SEATING show is AL STEWART on Fri, May 14. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online. More info about ticket prices is here.
The Maid starts tomorrow, Friday, at 7:30PM. Our next feature will be The Young Victoria starting Jan 15. This year we were able to schedule the Oscar-nominated short films to screen before the Academy Awards show on Mar 7 (details about our Oscar Party will be coming soon). We’ll have the live action and animated shorts here from Feb 19 – 25.
On Saturday at 2PM we’re showing Akeelah and the Bee (2006), a lovely film about an 11-year old spelling champ. Then, on Sunday at 2PM we’re showing one of my all time favorite films, Singin’ in the Rain. I’ve never seen it in a theatre, so I’m really looking forward to it.
A clarification for our First Friday Fright Night Fans – our screening in March of Zombie (1979, Lucio Fulci) will be on the First Friday, March 5 at 9:45PM.
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Dec 23 – 31
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Ted the Fiddler’s Big Time Birthday Bash is TONIGHT at 8PM!! Tickets are only $12 if bought online ($13 at the door) for this great annual show. We’ll be CLOSED on Thursday and Friday. But, Mary will be here from about 10am – 12pm on Thursday for last minute ticket, membership and gift certificate sales. An Education starts on Sat, Dec 26 and The Maid starts on Jan 8. On Fri, Jan 1 we’re showing a restored print of The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) in our First Friday Fright Night slot at 9:45PM.
This Saturday at 2PM we’re showing Elf, starring Will Ferrell as an over-grown Christmas elf. Miracle on 34th Street is showing this Sunday at 2PM and The Polar Express is on Monday, Dec 28 at 2PM. (Elf and Polar Express will be screened on Blu-Ray and Miracle on 34th Street will be screened on DVD.) This wraps up our holiday screenings for the season. Happy Holidays to everyone!!
By the end of today I will have posted all of our classics, kids programs and special events for Jan – Mar to the website. It’s a great line-up so do check it out!
Many of you have gotten our annual appeal letter in the mail, and will soon receive our newsletter for Jan thru Mar. Please take a moment to check your name and address on the label. If you need to make any corrections or want to make sure we have your email address and/or phone number, you may do so online. Click here to get to the user profile page of our database. (There is also a link on every page of our website to “Edit/Update your Profile). If you haven’t used our new online system yet to purchase tickets, just follow the prompts to create a login and password. In the next screen enter your contact info. The database will match you to our existing records. A few minutes of your time can save us hours of work, so thank you for helping us keep our database accurate!
It’s not too late to make a contribution to our Annual Appeal! Any amount is appreciated and helps keep the theatre open and vibrant. Please consider a gift before the end of the year. You can donate safely online anytime. Thanks to all of our friends and patrons for your generosity — of time, interest, and financial investment – this year!
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online. (They make a pretty cool gift!)
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Dec 18 – 23
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Red Cliff, the John Woo-directed Chinese epic, starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM. We have a couple concerts this week, so Red Cliff will not have a screening everyday. Be sure to check the schedule before you come. An Education starts on Dec 26 and The Maid starts on Jan 8. Please note that we will be closed on Dec 24, 25 & 31.
This Saturday at 2PM it’s our perennial favorite, A Christmas Story. This show tends to fill up, so consider buying your tickets in advance and online — it’s the fastest and cheapest way to buy tickets to all of our shows! We are grateful for Konell Insurance for sponsoring this show.
Our other perennial holiday favorite, It’s a Wonderful Life is showing this Sunday at 2PM. Thanks to Carnevale Eustis Architects for sponsoring this film for the second year in a row!
We wrap up our live concerts for December this week with two great shows: The Eric Mintel Quartet on Sun, Dec 20 at 7PM and Ted The Fiddler’s Big Time Birthday Bash on Wed, Dec 23 at 8PM. More info is below. Tickets can be purchased online for both shows..
A couple of other things to note: In the next few days I will (finally!) post all of our classics, kids programs and special events for Jan – Mar to the website. So, keep an eye out for those.
Secondly, many of you have gotten our annual appeal letter in the mail already, and will soon receive our newsletter for Jan thru Mar. Please take a moment to check your name and address on the label. If you need to make any corrections or want to make sure we have your email address and/or phone number, you may do so online. Click here to get to the user profile page of our database. (There is also a link on every page of our website to “Edit/Update your Profile). If you haven’t used our new online system yet to purchase tickets, just follow the prompts to create a login and password. In the next screen enter your contact info. The database will match you to our existing records. A few minutes of your time can save us hours of work, so thank you for helping us keep our database accurate!
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online. (They make a pretty cool gift!)
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Dec 11 – 17
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Coco Before Chanel has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Fantastic Mr. Fox starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM and I am very excited to see it! Red Cliff starts on Dec 18 followed by An Education starting on Dec 26. The rest of this weekend is chock full of great stuff, so read on.
This Saturday at 2PM we will all laugh heartily at the John Cassidy and David Smith show. We have already sold nearly half our tickets and are expecting a very large crowd, so I would encourage you to buy your tickets online before Saturday. That way, you can bypass the box office window and go right through to the usher tearing tickets. You can buy your tickets here.
Our classic holiday films start this Sunday, Dec 13 with White Christmas at 2PM. Thanks to The Columbia Bar and Grille for sponsoring this film for the second year in a row!
Tickets are still available for these December shows and can be purchased online.
- The Eric Mintel Quartet – Sun, Dec 20 @ 7PM
- Ted the Fiddler’s Birthday Bash – Wed, Dec 23 @ 8PM
New concert tickets go on sale this Saturday! Two Funny Philly Guys on Mar 19; Entrain with Slo Mo on Mar 20; and Richie Havens on Apr. Buy your tickets online at ticketweb.com.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online. (They make a pretty cool gift!)
Finally, don’t forget the Firebird Festival is this Saturday! Things get started around 4PM all over the downtown. The lighting of the bird is at 8PM at the Justice Center Building. The Firebird Improv Orchestra will perform at the Colonial at 6PM.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Dec 4 – 10
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
A Serious Man has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Coco Before Chanel starts tomorrow, Friday at 7:30PM. Tomorrow is also First Friday Fright Night and we’re showing something you can bring your kids to – Gremlins at 9:45PM. Iron Hill Brewery has sponsored the film and they have generously given us $5 coupons to give to the first 100 ticket buyers, so come early to get yours!
We’re super excited that Trout Fishing In America will return to the Colonial this Sunday at 3PM. It’s been far too long since they’ve been on our stage! They have a terrific, family show planned that will entertain all ages. Tickets are $22 / $20 and are available online — the easiest, cheapest way to buy tickets! Ticket prices include a $2 per ticket Restoration Fee.
Tickets are still available for these December shows as well and can be purchased online.
- The Eric Mintel Quartet – Sun, Dec 20 @ 7PM
- Ted the Fiddler’s Birthday Bash – Wed, Dec 23 @ 8PM
There is no classic film this Sunday, as we’ll be getting the stage ready for the Trout Fishing concert at 3PM. Our holiday classics start next Sunday, Dec 13 with White Christmas at 2PM.
This Saturday at 2PM we’re hosting the always fun-filled Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust Annual Christmas Party! This year’s cartoon is Shrek the Halls, starting at 2:45PM. Doors open at 2PM. Santa, gifts, singing, face painting, balloon animals, and magic will keep the kids busy until the cartoon starts. Tickets are free, but MUST be picked up at any Phoenixville Federal branch BEFORE Saturday.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to download a pdf about the event. Tickets to the Whisky Tasting make a unique holiday gift. Email Mary for more info.
Finally, don’t forget the Firebird Festival on Sat, Dec 12 — it’s coming up fast! Things get started around 4PM. The lighting of the bird is at 8PM at the Justice Center Building.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a week at the Colonial: Nov 27 – Dec 3
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
A Serious Man starts today, Wed, Nov 25 at 7:30PM. We will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving. On Friday, A Serious Man is playing at 7:00PM (NOT 7:30) and Monty Python and the Holy Grail is at 9:15PM. On Sunday night we’ve got the fabulous City Rhythm Orchestra kicking off the holiday season in style! Speaking of style, Coco Before Chanel starts on Dec 4.
We have some fun events coming up over the holidays. Here’s a few. Tickets are still available for all shows.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Thanksgiving Weekend
- City Rhythm Orchestra – Sun, Nov 29 @ 7PM
- Gremlins – Fri, Dec 4 @ 9:45PM
- Trout Fishing in America – Sun, Dec 6 @ 3PM
- The Eric Mintel Quartet – Sun, Dec 20 @ 7PM
- Ted the Fiddler’s Birthday Bash – Wed, Dec 23 @ 8PM
This Sunday the Jimmy Stewart classics bow out with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) at 2PM. Halladay Florist in West Chester is sponsoring the film. Nick Halladay has been a great supporter of our classic films and we are thankful for him. Thanks also to all of you who have come out for this wonderful films.
It’s Wonka time! Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) is showing on Sat, Nov 28 at 2PM. I just got word from Warner Bros. that we have to show this on DVD because of a conflict on their end.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to download a pdf about the event. Tickets to the Whisky Tasting make a unique holiday gift. Email Mary for more info.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone!!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Nov 20 – 26
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
The Informant! is staying with us through Tue, Nov 24. A Serious Man starts on Wed, Nov 25, and Coco Before Chanel starts on Dec 4. Please note that we will be closed on Thu, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
We have some wonderful events coming up – some even this weekend! Click on the names below for more information. Tickets are still available for all shows.
- The Four Bitchin’ Babes – Fri, Nov 20 @ 8PM
- Leon Redbone – Sat, Nov 21 @ 8PM
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail – Thanksgiving Weekend
- City Rhythm Orchestra – Sun, Nov 29 @ 7PM
- Gremlins – Fri, Dec 4 @ 9:45PM
- Trout Fishing in America – Sun, Dec 6 @ 3PM
- The Eric Mintel Quartet – Sun, Dec 20 @ 7PM
- Ted the Fiddler’s Birthday Bash – Wed, Dec 23 @ 8PM
This Sunday the Jimmy Stewart classics continue with Anatomy of a Murder at 2PM. Our thanks to Royal Bank America for sponsoring this film! Popcorn is their treat!
For the rest of November, the Young Audiences programs focus on the work of Roald Dahl. The new film Fantastic Mr. Fox comes out in wide release this weekend, but you can see a marvelous film version of his wry humor here on Saturday at 2PM: James and the Giant Peach. We’re also showing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) on Nov 28 at 2PM.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to download a pdf about the event.
Teen Programs update: We had to cancel our screening of How to Be on Nov 25 because of a scheduling conflict.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Nov 13 – 19
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Bright Star has its last screening tonight at 7:30PM. Tomorrow at 7:30PM, it’s The Informant! directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Matt Damon as the biochemist who aids the FBI in busting ADM on a massive price-fixing scheme. A Serious Man starts on Wed, Nov 25.
This Sunday the Jimmy Stewart classics continue with a restored print of Vertigo at 2PM.
On Sunday night, Point Entertainment presents The Outlaws. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online, by phone at 866-468-7619, or at the Colonial box office with cash or check only.
For the rest of November, the Young Audiences programs focus on the work of Roald Dahl. The new film Fantastic Mr. Fox comes out in wide release (not at the Colonial) next weekend, but you can see marvelous film versions of his wry humor starting this Saturday at 2PM with Matilda. We’re also showing James and the Giant Peach on Nov 21 and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) on Nov 28.
Our Third Annual Robert Burns Memorial Whisky Tasting is set for Fri, Jan 29 at 6PM. This event is a fun way to support the Colonial (and drink whisky, and eat chocolate and cheese, and socialize – need we say more?!) This year all proceeds are going to help fund our Classics on Sundays film series. Tickets are $100 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to download a pdf about the event.
Teen Programs update: We had to cancel our screening of How to Be on Nov 25 because of a scheduling conflict.
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Nov 6 – 12
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Robb Reiner and Steve Kudlow, of the Canadian heavy-metal band Anvil.
In the immortal words of David St. Hubbins, “tonight we’re going to rock you tonight!” Drown your sorrows about the Phillies at our It Goes to 11 Double Feature. Starting at 7:30PM we’re showing Anvil: The Story of Anvil followed by This is Spinal Tap. If you need some convincing to come see these two timeless rockumentaries, check out the glowing reviews here and here. My fav is Anthony Lane’s review of Anvil in The New Yorker.
Bright Star, Jane Campion’s film about John Keats, will start tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30PM and will be with us for one week. Starting Nov 13 we’ve got The Informant! directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Matt Damon as the biochemist who aids the FBI in busting ADM on a massive price-fixing scheme.
Tomorrow is also First Friday Fright Night and we’re screening another one of the films that our audience voted for back in the Spring — The Convent – at 10PM.
Muppets, Music and Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy is back on Saturday starting at 12:30 PM. We have four programs lined up for Saturday and one on Sunday at 12:15PM. Check here for all the details on this delightful family program.
This Sunday the Jimmy Stewart classics continue with Rear Window at 2PM. There is just too much great stuff to see this weekend!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!
Spend a Week at the Colonial: Oct 30 – Nov 5
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
It Might Get Loud, the doc about guitar greats Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White, is staying with us until Wed, Nov 4. However, due to lots of concerts and special events in the next week, it won’t screen every day.Bright Star will start on Nov 6.
The SOLD OUT Blue Oyster Cult concert is tomorrow (Friday) night. When a show has sold out, rush tickets, the remaining seats in the upper balcony, go on sale after the performance has started. Patrons are encouraged to arrive 45 minutes in advance of the performance to queue up. After the show has started and all of our ticket holders are in and seated, we will evaluate how many seats are open in the upper balcony and those seats will be made available on a first come, first served basis. Please note that leg room is limited in these seats. Rush tickets are priced the same as balcony tickets for that show, in this case $29.50. We accept cash only at the box office for rush tickets.
This Saturday, the Annual Kiwanis Halloween Party returns to the Colonial. Bring the kids in their costumes and ready to strut their stuff across our stage at 1:30PM. Then, at 2PM we’ll show It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Goodies from the Kiwanis Club are up for grabs too!
This Sunday we begin a month of Jimmy Stewart classics with Harvey at 2PM. This is a terrific family film!! We’re recommending it for ages 10+.
On Sunday night Mantis Entertainment is putting on a concert with several local bands including Better Day, Rocket88 and Eden’s Unknown. Tickets will be $15 at the door. Door open at 6PM and the show starts at 6:30PM.
It’s almost Election Day (Tue, Nov 3) which means that The Muppets are almost here!! So, do go out and vote early and then bring your crew to the Colonial for Muppets, Music and Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy starting at 11AM. The day will be jam-packed with all things Muppets, as will Saturday, Nov 7 when we pick up the program again starting at 12PM. The last Muppet screening will be Muppet Fairytales on Sunday, Nov 8 at 12:15PM.
Next week just may be my favorite week at the Colonial EVER! Not only because of The Muppets invasion, but also because of the It Goes to 11 Double Feature on Thu, Nov 5. Starting at 7:30PM we’re showing Anvil: The Story of Anvil followed by This is Spinal Tap. Spinal Tap is a pop cultural touchstone worth seeing repeatedly. Really. And if you’ve never seen it, well then, c’mon over!
Thanks for your support and we’ll see you at the theatre!