PRESENTED WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT BY NANCY AND NEIL SCHAFFEL.
Cinema Classics Series presents a month-long celebration of classic movie musicals at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country.
A family-friendly start time of 7 p.m. is scheduled for all four films.
General Admission: $5 each (plus fees & tax)
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Showtime: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
A Star is Born (1954) - Run time: 2 hr. 56 min.
Hollywood actor Norman Maine (James Mason) is a celebrity whose star is on the wane, but when he meets aspiring actress Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland), he is inspired to help her, and soon the two appear in a musical together. Now known as Vicki Lester, she marries Norman and finds herself in demand, while his reputation continues to decline, resulting in heavy bouts of drinking. Eventually, Vicki must choose between moving forward with her career and attempting to save her husband.
The Cinema Classic Movie Musicals film series continues with, “Singing in the Rain” (1952) on Sept. 20, and the movie musical “Grease” (1978) on Sept. 26 to commemorate the birthday of the late Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, star of the popular film.
PARKING INFORMATION
Please be sure to carefully read the information and instructions below to have the best experience when you visit the theatre.
Metered & lot parking is free all day on Sundays and every day after 5 p.m.
Parking in Appalachian State parking lots (e.g. the Peacock Lot accessed off Howard Street) is available for free on week nights after 5 p.m. and on non-gameday/event weekends on Saturday and Sunday.
Metered street parking & pay lots are monitored and parking is enforced Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 pm except on town observed holidays.
Accessible Parking:
Parking at metered accessible parking areas is free, as long as the correct placard/license plate is displayed and up to date.
ATHC does not own or operate any parking lots or meters and cannot accept responsibility for any parking mishaps or fees.