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.
The four-night series starts on Aug. 14 with a showing of the timeless classic Homeward Bound, followed by a more action-packed Big Hero 6 on Aug. 15, the cartoon musical Sing on Aug. 16, 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 2 p.m., 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 a non-perishable food item to donate, admission is free. There will be popcorn, pop, and water available at the door, to add to that movie-theatre experience. These items 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 great for the community as well,” said Cronan.
