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"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977)

  • Appalachian Theatre of the High Country 559 West King Street Boone, NC, 28607 (map)

Classic Cinema: Sci-Fi Series proudly sponsored by Neil & Nancy Schaffel

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.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind- Run time: 2 hr. 17 min.

Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.

Starring:Richard Dreyfuss

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.

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