Calendar of events
The 2013 Paramount Film Series has been announced! CLICK HERE to see the complete schedule.
Please note: This event calendar does not show all private events. Some events are not listed here at the request of the hosting individual or organization.
May, 2013
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31Private RentalPrivate wedding ceremony and reception--Friday, May 31 through Saturday, June 1.
June, 2013
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07Holladay on Film
6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores SINGIN' INTHE RAIN. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN begins at 7:30 pm.
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07Paramount Film Series—“Singin’ in the Rain”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, the glorious technicolor musical about a Hollywood actor attempting the transition from silent films to talkies. 1952, color, 103 min. Rated G. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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08Paramount Film Series—“Singin’ in the Rain”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, the glorious technicolor musical about a Hollywood actor attempting the transition from silent films to talkies. 1952, color, 103 min. Rated G. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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13Children’s Art and Literacy Festival6:30 pm. Artist Talk featuring WALTER WICK. The Children's Art and Literacy Festival (CALF) returns to Abilene's downtown cultural district, featuring the world of illustrator Walter Wick. Wick's "I Spy" and "Can You See What I See?" search-and-find books have sold more than 38 million copies worldwide. During this intimate gallery talk, Wick will share his creative process with an interactive conversation. This event is open to the public. For more information on the entire 2013 CALF Festival, click here.
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14Children’s Art & Literacy Festival—“Tangled” film screening6:00 pm. The Children's Art & Literacy Festival (CALF) presesnts the popular Disney film TANGLED at 6:00 pm. For more information, click here. This event is sponsored by Laura's Boutique.
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15Children’s Art & Literacy Festival—“Tangled” film screening6:00 pm. The Children's Art & Literacy Festival (CALF) presesnts the popular Disney film TANGLED at 6:00 pm. For more information, click here. This event is sponsored by Laura's Boutique.
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16Private RentalSunday, June 18 through Thursday, June 28--Paramount Productions rehearsals for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
- Fri
28Paramount Productions presents “Young Frankenstein”.jpg)
7:30 pm. The classic Mel Brooks movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has been turned into a hilarious Broadway musical, and this new production features a cast of singers, dancers, and musicians from Abilene and the surrounding region. You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular show, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for BEST MUSICAL! Don't miss all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including "Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz." Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets online, click here.
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29Paramount Productions presents “Young Frankenstein”7:30 pm. The classic Mel Brooks movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has been turned into a hilarious Broadway musical, and this new production features a cast of singers, dancers, and musicians from Abilene and the surrounding region. You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular show, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for BEST MUSICAL! Don't miss all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including "Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz." Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets online, click here.
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30Paramount Productions presents “Young Frankenstein”2:00 pm. The classic Mel Brooks movie YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN has been turned into a hilarious Broadway musical, and this new production features a cast of singers, dancers, and musicians from Abilene and the surrounding region. You'll have a monstrously good time at this spectacular show, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Broadway.com Audience Award for BEST MUSICAL! Don't miss all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including "Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz." Tickets are reserved seating at $20, $15, $12, and $10 depending on location. To order tickets online, click here.
July, 2013
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01Paramount Closed for maintenanceThe Paramount will be CLOSED Monday, July 1 through Thursday, July 11 for the repainting of the auditorium floor. The facility will re-open for the Paramount Film Series presentation of RIO BRAVO July 12-13.
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12Paramount Film Series—“Rio Bravo”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents RIO BRAVO, the John Wayne western abour a sheriff trying to keep a killer from escaping the town lockup by enlisting the help of whoever he can muster, including a drunken deputy. 1959, color, 141 minutes, Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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12Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores RIO BRAVO. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of RIO BRAVO begins at 7:30 pm.
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13Paramount Film Series—“Rio Bravo”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents RIO BRAVO, the John Wayne western abour a sheriff trying to keep a killer from escaping the town lockup by enlisting the help of whoever he can muster, including a drunken deputy. 1959, color, 141 minutes, Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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29Paramount Closed for maintenanceThe Paramount will be CLOSED Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4 for installation of new carpet in the lobby and auditorium.
August, 2013
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09Paramount Film Series—“Yankee Doodle Dandy”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, the vibrant and patriotic musical biopic of legendary entertainer George M. Cohan, starring James Cagney. 1942, black & white, 128 minutes, Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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09Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores YANKEE DOODLE DANDY. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of YANKEE DOODLE DANDY begins at 7:30 pm.
- Sat
10Paramount Film Series—“Yankee Doodle Dandy”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, the vibrant and patriotic musical biopic of legendary entertainer George M. Cohan, starring James Cagney. 1942, black & white, 128 minutes, Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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21Private RentalAbilene Christian University freshman orientation.
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23Private RentalHardin Simmons University freshman orientation.
- Sat
31Special Paramount Event—Sing-A-Long GREASEThe Paramount Theatre presents a special evening centered around the Sing-A-Long version of the hit movie musical GREASE. Deatils for this exciting event will be annoucned shortly.
September, 2013
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13Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores OUT OF AFRICA. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of OUT OF AFRICA begins at 7:30 pm. - Fri
13Paramount Film Series—-“Out of Africa”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents OUT OF AFRICA, the epic Sydney Pollack romance/adventure about a Danish woman who marries a baron she doesn't love and moves with him to Kenya. When she arrives, she meets a British photographer and their ensuing romance changes them forever. The film stars Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. WInner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score (John Barry). 1985, color, 150 minutes. Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. - Sat
14Paramount Film Series—-“Out of Africa”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents OUT OF AFRICA, the epic Sydney Pollack romance/adventure about a Danish woman who marries a baron she doesn't love and moves with him to Kenya. When she arrives, she meets a British photographer and their ensuing romance changes them forever. The film stars Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. WInner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score (John Barry). 1985, color, 150 minutes. Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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15Benevolent Music Corporation—“A New Nation”8:30 pm. The Benevolent Music Corporation presents the premiere of "A NEW NATION," an exhilarating, Biblically based musical drama by Mark Peterson. Uniting the intense drama of musical theater with the lyricism of romantic opera, the work is truly unique. It has an uplifting moral theme of spiritual regeneration amid desperate circumstances--the seemingly intractable conflict between Jacob and Esau. Starring Samuel Cook, Rick Piersall, and Lynnette Chambers, it also features the ACU Opera Ensemble, the Southwestern Baptist Seminary Chorus, and the Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are $32, $40 and $48--student, senior and group discounts are available. For more info & tickets, visit benevolentmusic.org or call OvationTix at (866) 811-4111.
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16Benevolent Music Corporation—“A New Nation”8:30 pm. The Benevolent Music Corporation presents the premiere of "A NEW NATION," an exhilarating, Biblically based musical drama by Mark Peterson. Uniting the intense drama of musical theater with the lyricism of romantic opera, the work is truly unique. It has an uplifting moral theme of spiritual regeneration amid desperate circumstances--the seemingly intractable conflict between Jacob and Esau. Starring Samuel Cook, Rick Piersall, and Lynnette Chambers, it also features the ACU Opera Ensemble, the Southwestern Baptist Seminary Chorus, and the Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are $32, $40 and $48--student, senior and group discounts are available. For more info & tickets, visit benevolentmusic.org or call OvationTix at (866) 811-4111.
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October, 2013
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11Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores Alfred Hitchcock's REBECCA. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of REBECCA begins at 7:30 pm. - Fri
11Paramount Film Series—“Rebecca”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents REBECCA, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this classic drama, a widower's hapless second wife moves into his mansion onl to find the memory of his first wife still governs the household. The film stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. 1940, black & white, 130 minutes. Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. - Sat
12Paramount Film Series—“Rebecca”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents REBECCA, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this classic drama, a widower's hapless second wife moves into his mansion onl to find the memory of his first wife still governs the household. The film stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. 1940, black & white, 130 minutes. Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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21Private Rental24fps International Short Film Festival private jury screenings.
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22Private Rental24fps International Short Film Festival private jury screenings.
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24Private Rental24fps International Short Film Festival private jury screenings.
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31Paramount Special Halloween FIlm—“Alien”.jpg)
7:30 pm. The Paramount Halloween film for 2013 is ALIEN, the super-creepy Ridley Scott sci-fi classic about the crew of a space ship that must deal with a bloodthirsty alien inboard, 1979, color, 117 minutes. Not Rated.940, black & white, 130 minutes. Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
November, 2013
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0124fps International Short Film Festival—Competition Program “A”
7:00 pm. The 24fps Internaitonal Short Film Festival presents Program A of its 2013 Official Selection (comeptition) films. The program contains ten films. 24fps in a juried and curated compeition for short films (20 minutes or less) selected from hundreds of film projects submitted worldwide. Last year's 2012 Festival Winners included "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" (2012 Academy Award--Best Animated Short Film), "Curfew" (Nominated for a 2013 Academy Award for Best Short Film), and "Auqel No Era Yo" (2013 Goya Award Finalist for Best Short Film).Tickets to Program A are $10. A Festival Pass is availble for $20, which admits the holder to all three competiton programs over the festival weekend. To purchase tickets for 24fps online, click here. To visit 24fps on Facebook, click here. To visit the festival's official website, click here.
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0224fps International Short Film Festival—Competition Program “B”2:00 pm. The 24fps Internaitonal Short Film Festival presents Program B of its 2013 Official Selection (comeptition) films. The program contains ten films. 24fps in a juried and curated compeition for short films (20 minutes or less) selected from hundreds of film projects submitted worldwide. Last year's 2012 Festival Winners included "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" (2012 Academy Award--Best Animated Short Film), "Curfew" (Nominated for a 2013 Academy Award for Best Short Film), and "Auqel No Era Yo" (2013 Goya Award Finalist for Best Short Film).Tickets to Program B are $10. A Festival Pass is availble for $20, which admits the holder to all three competiton programs over the festival weekend. To purchase tickets for 24fps online, click here. To visit 24fps on Facebook, click here. To visit the festival's official website, click here.
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0224fps International Short Film Festival—Competition Program “C”7:00 pm. The 24fps Internaitonal Short Film Festival presents Program C of its 2013 Official Selection (comeptition) films. The program contains ten films. 24fps in a juried and curated compeition for short films (20 minutes or less) selected from hundreds of film projects submitted worldwide. Last year's 2012 Festival Winners included "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" (2012 Academy Award--Best Animated Short Film), "Curfew" (Nominated for a 2013 Academy Award for Best Short Film), and "Auqel No Era Yo" (2013 Goya Award Finalist for Best Short Film).Tickets to Program C are $10. A Festival Pass is availble for $20, which admits the holder to all three competiton programs over the festival weekend. To purchase tickets for 24fps online, click here. To visit 24fps on Facebook, click here. To visit the festival's official website, click here. Please note: the Festival Awards Ceremony will immediately follow this program.
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08Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK begins at 7:30 pm. - Fri
08Paramount Film Series—“Raiders of the Lost Ark”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. This Steven Spielberg action/adventure blockbuster follows professor and archeologist Indiana Jones who is hired by the US government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant. In the process, he finds himself up against he entire Nazi regime. 1981, color, 115 minutes. Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. - Sat
09Paramount Film Series—“Raiders of the Lost Ark”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. This Steven Spielberg action/adventure blockbuster follows professor and archeologist Indiana Jones who is hired by the US government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant. In the process, he finds himself up against he entire Nazi regime. 1981, color, 115 minutes. Rated PG. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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11Private RentalCelebration Singers rehearsal.
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12The Celebration Singers—Fall Concert7:30 pm. The local choral organization presents their fall concert event. Admission is free. Details TBA.
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18Private RentalMonday, December 18 through Thursday, December 21--Abilene Ballet Theatre rehearsals for THE NUTCRACKER.
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22Abilene Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”8:00 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre, Abilene's own Regional Dance Company, presents their annual opulent production of THE NUTCRACKER. Ticket infomation available in the fall of 2013.
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23Abilene Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”2:30 & 8:00 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre, Abilene's own Regional Dance Company, presents their annual opulent production of THE NUTCRACKER. Ticket infomation available in the fall of 2013.
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24Abilene Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”2:30 pm. Abilene Ballet Theatre, Abilene's own Regional Dance Company, presents their annual opulent production of THE NUTCRACKER. Ticket infomation available in the fall of 2013.
- Wed
27Paramount Closed for Thanksgiving HolidayWednesday, November 27 through Sunday December 1.
December, 2013
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07The Flying J Wranglers—Christmas Concert7:30 pm. Details TBA.
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08Highland Church of Christ—Christmas Program6:30 pm. Details TBA.
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09Private RentalWells Fargo Associates.
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10Abilene Community Band—Christmas Concert7:30 pm. Admission is free.
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11Private RentalHendrick Health Systems. Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12.
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13Holladay on Film6:30 pm. Longtime Paramount Film Director and historian Robert Hollday presents a lecture series devoted to the films on our 2013 Paramount Film Series. This lecture explores WHITE CHRISTMAS. You must purchase a ticket to the film, which follows the lecture, in order to attend. HOLLADAY ON FILM is presented from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. The feature presentation of WHITE CHRISTMAS ARK begins at 7:30 pm. - Fri
13Paramount Film Series—“White Christmas”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents WHITE CHRISTMAS. In this holiday classic, two war buddies turned entertainers fall for two sisters, and in the process save a resort, owned by their former commanding officer, from closing. 1954, color, 120 minutes. Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here. - Sat
14Paramount Film Series—“White Christmas”2:00 & 7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents WHITE CHRISTMAS. In this holiday classic, two war buddies turned entertainers fall for two sisters, and in the process save a resort, owned by their former commanding officer, from closing. 1954, color, 120 minutes. Not Rated. Paramount Film Series tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, military, and children. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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15Paramount Productions RehearsalsClolsed rehearsals for A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL--December 15 through December 19.
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20Paramount Productions Presents—“A Texas Christmas Carol”
7:30 pm. Paramount Productions presents the return of "A Texas Christmas Carol," an original adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens story by Paramount Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Set during the Great Depression of the 1930s, this Texas-themed take on the traditional story is billed as "a Christmas tale of greed, ghosts, and really spicy chili." It features an ensemble cast of actors each playing multiple roles, assisted by an alt/folk/bluegrass band that adds traditional and original music to the tale. This is certainly a heartwarming, uplifting, and highly theatrical holiday event for the entire family. Directed by the author. Tickets available beginning September 1, 2013. - Sat
21Paramount Productions Presents—“A Texas Christmas Carol”7:30 pm. Paramount Productions presents the return of "A Texas Christmas Carol," an original adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens story by Paramount Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Set during the Great Depression of the 1930s, this Texas-themed take on the traditional story is billed as "a Christmas tale of greed, ghosts, and really spicy chili." It features an ensemble cast of actors each playing multiple roles, assisted by an alt/folk/bluegrass band that adds traditional and original music to the tale. This is certainly a heartwarming, uplifting, and highly theatrical holiday event for the entire family. Directed by the author. Tickets available beginning September 1, 2013.
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22Paramount Productions Presents—“A Texas Christmas Carol”2:00 pm. Paramount Productions presents the return of "A Texas Christmas Carol," an original adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens story by Paramount Artistic Director Barry Smoot. Set during the Great Depression of the 1930s, this Texas-themed take on the traditional story is billed as "a Christmas tale of greed, ghosts, and really spicy chili." It features an ensemble cast of actors each playing multiple roles, assisted by an alt/folk/bluegrass band that adds traditional and original music to the tale. This is certainly a heartwarming, uplifting, and highly theatrical holiday event for the entire family. Directed by the author. Tickets available beginning September 1, 2013.
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23Paramount Closed for the Christmas HolidaysThe Paramount is closed Monday, December 23 through Sunday, December 29 for the Christmas holidays.
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31Paramount New Year’s Eve Film—“No Time for Sergeants”
7:30 pm. The Paramount Film Series presents a speical New Year's Eve presentation of NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS. This hilarious Andy Griffith comedy is about a country bumpkin who drives his sergeant crazy with his over friendly, dim-witted style. 1958, color, 119 minutes. Not Rated. All seats for this speical event film are $6. To purchase tickets for this film online, click here. To see the complete list of the 2013 Paramount Film Series schedule, click here. To view this film's trailer, click here.
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