Movie Mania returning to the Cultural Centre
If you missed out in February, don’t worry — the Cultural Centre has brought back their Movie Mania nights in August, and they are once again collecting items for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.
with a showing of the timeless classic Homeward Bound, followed by a more and closing out with another classic favourite, Monsters Inc. on Aug. 17. This time around, the Cultural Centre is running each movie as a matinee at 2pm, and they have chosen movies that are largely kid-focused — although there is no shame in enjoying any of the four excellent shows at any age. Admission at the door is $5, although if you bring with you a non-perishable food item to donate, admission is free. There will be popcorn, pop, and water available at the door, for that movie-theatre experience, and can be purchased with cash only. At the last Movie Mania series, general manager Derik Cronan says over 515 pounds of donations were collected for the Food Bank.
With such a great turnout, Cronan is feeling good about the second iteration of the movie nights, and is already looking ahead to planning more in the future. The plan is to broaden the genres of movies to interest more than just kids. Plus, spending an afternoon at the Mae Wilson Theatre is a different way to get out and enjoy the summer.
“It’s a great way to give people an affordable way to go out in the summertime, when the kids are off from school, and it keeps the place busy and it’s Cronan.