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A COMMUNITY
                                                                                                     TREASURE

                                                                                                              SPRING 2019 EDITION

Dear Friends, Patrons & Members,
Welcome to Spring 2019 at the Colonial! As usual our calendar is full of won-    or perks at participating local businesses and organizations, and a Free
derful new movies, classic films and special events!                             One-Year Subscription to Film Comment Magazine (Director and Visionary
                                                                                 Memberships Only). We have also introduced a new discounted membership
This May marks two years since we opened the expanded Colonial - and this        for Activer Military & Veterans and a new monthly plan called The Film Lovers
fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Colonial’s reopening! We appreciate   Club that gives you Free Admission to all regular Classic, Cult Cinema and
everyone’s continued enthusiasm and support throughout the years.                Fright Night Films!

As we head into our next chapter, we are not only dedicated to offering you      And those are just a few of the many new and exciting things we have
more film, more live entertainment and more guest presentations from our         planned for you in the near future.
neighborhood non-profits and community groups, we are also focused on
revitalizing our membership program and messaging.                               As we head into our 20th year of operation, we want to thank you for allowing
                                                                                 us to bring you the best film and live events to your community.
You may have already spotted our new logo on our emails, letters, posters
and pamphlets. As much as we loved our classic Colonial logo with medallion      Wishing you all the best this spring,
motif, we (and many of you) thought it was time for a new logo that better
reflected our current mission to inspire audiences by presenting exceptional
and eclectic film and performance for all. The new logo can also be seen on
our new Membership Cards that many of you have already received or will be       Ken Metzner, Executive Director
receiving upon renewal.                                                          On behalf of the staff and the Board of Directors of ACT
Speaking of our membership programs, you may have noticed that some
new names for our various membership levels – along with some new ad-
ditional benefits, including No Processing Fees on Film Tickets, Discounts

                                                                                                                                 The historic Colonial Theatre
                                                                                                                                 marquee and bank building.
                                                                                                                                 Photo by John Schaeffer.
CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS
                                MIDNIGHT LACE                                                                              MERMAIDS
                                Sun, Apr 7 @ 1:30 PM                                                                       Sun, May 12 @ 1:30
                                When the American wife (Doris Day) of a                                                    Special Mother's Day Screening!
                                wealthy London-based financier (Rex Har-
                                                                                                                           Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax (Winona
                                rison) starts receiving frightening phone
                                                                                                                           Ryder) is tired of her wacky mom (Cher) mov-
                                calls, she believes her life is in danger, but
                                                                                                                           ing their family to a different town any time
                                when she protests to her family following a
                                                                                                                           she feels it is necessary. When they move to
                                near-fatal accident, they and the police doubt
                                                                                                                           a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax
                                her claims and even her sanity. This often
                                                                                                                           begins dating a shopkeeper (Bob Hoskins),
                                overlooked gem also stars Roddy McDowall,
                                                                                                                           Charlotte and her sister, Kate (Christina
                                John Gavin and Myrna Loy. 1960. NR. 103 min.
                                                                                                                           Ricci), hope that they can finally settle down.
                                Digital.

                                MIDNIGHT COWBOY*
                                Sun, Apr 14 @ 1:30 PM
                              50th Anniversary Screening! Convinced                                      CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7*
                              of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas                                 Sun, May 19 @ 1:30 PM
                              dishwasher Joe Buck (Jon Voight) quits his                                 Selfish pop singer Cléo (Corinne Marchand)
                              job and heads for New York City, thinking                                  has two hours to wait until the results of her
                              he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New                                   biopsy come back. After an ominous tarot card
                              York, however, is not as hospitable as he                                  reading, she visits her friends, all of whom fail
                              imagined, and Joe soon finds himself liv-                                  to give her the emotional support she needs.
                              ing in an abandoned building with a small-                                 Wandering around Paris, she finally finds com-
                              time con man named Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo                                    fort talking with a soldier in a park. On leave
                              (Dustin Hoffman). The two form a rough                                     from the Algerian War, heputs her troubles in
                              alliance, and together they kick-start                                     perspective. As they talk and walk, Cléo comes
                              Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health                               to terms with her selfishness, finding peace
begins to deteriorate. 1969. R. 113 min. Digital Restoration.              before the results come back. In French with English Subtitles. 1962. NR.
                                                                           90 min. Digital.
                                MIDNIGHT RUN
                                Sun, May 5 @ 1:30PM                                                                        THE DIRTY DOZEN
                                  A former policeman-turned-bounty hunter                                                  Sun, May 26 @ 1:30 PM
                                  Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is tasked with                                      As D-Day approaches, General Worden
                                  locating a mob accountant named "The Duke"                                      (Ernest Borgnine) and Colonel Breed (Robert
                                  (Charles Grodin) and bringing him to L.A. The                                   Ryan) hand the roguish Major Reisman
                                  job should be a "midnight run” (nice and easy                                   (Lee Marvin) an important assignment: He
                                  in bounty hunter lingo). But when Jack finds                                    must train a team of soldiers to parachute
                                  The Duke, the FBI and the mob are anxious to                                    across enemy lines and assassinate German
                                  get their hands on him, too. In a cross-country                                 personnel at a French chateau. The soldiers,
                                  chase, Jack must evade the authorities, hide                                    recruited from murderers, rapists and crimi-
                                  from the mob and prevent The Duke's erratic                                     nals on death row, are promised commuted
                                  personality from driving him mad. A brilliant                                   sentences. In spite of their history, the 12 men
buddy comedy/road trip flick from the director of the original Going in Style                                     prove a spirited and courageous unit. This
and Beverly Hills Cop. 1988. R. 127 min. Digital.                                 classic, big-screen actioner features an all-star cast that includes Charles
                                                                                  Bronson, Jim Brown, Donald Sutherland, Telly Savalas, John Cassavetes,
                                                                                  Richard Jaeckel, Trini Lopez, Ralph Meeker, Clint Walker, Robert Webber,
                                                                                  Stuart Cooper, and George Kennedy. 1967. NR. 150 min. 35mm.

                                                                                     * MIDNIGHT COWBOY AND CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 ARE ALSO PART OF OUR ILLUMINATING CINEMA FILM &
                                                                                     DISCUSSION SERIES. SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE DETAILS.

Tickets to classic films are $5 - $8. Schedule and ticket prices subject to
change, so please confirm online or by phone.

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CLASSICS ON SUNDAYS                                                                      ILLUMINATING CINEMA
                                                                                         MIDNIGHT COWBOY
                                   THE LONGEST DAY                                       CLÉO FROM 5 TO 7
                                   Sun, Jun 9 @ 1:30 PM                                  Tickets: $20-$25
                                   Special screening in honor of the 70th                Connect with film fans for fun, refreshments and engaging conversation.
                                   Anniversary of this historic event!                   Each presentation begins with a pre-show introduction from a guest speaker
                                    In 1944, the U.S. Army and Allied forces             who offers insight to help sharpen your focus on the respective film. After the
                                   plan a huge invasion landing in Normandy,             film, reconvene for a convivial conversation with the speaker and each other.
                                   France. Despite bad weather, General                  In addition to admission to the film screening and discussions, your Illumi-
                                   Eisenhower gives the okay and the Allies              nating Cinema ticket includes a free small popcorn, a free small soda, and
                                   land at Normandy. General Norman Cota                 $5 beer or wine. Tickets are limited, so we encourage advance purchases.
                                   (Robert Mitchum) travels with his men onto            Please Note: Film Screening-only tickets for all Illuminating Cinema titles
                                   Omaha Beach. With much effort, and many               are also available for purchase. See page 2 for more details.
                                   casualities, they get off the beach, traveling
                                   deep into French territory. The German                Sun, Apr 14 - Midnight Cowboy
military, due to arrogance, ignorance and a sleeping Adolf Hitler, delay their           1:00 PM - Introduction in the Garden Suite
response to the Allied landing, with crippling results. The All-Star International       1:30 PM - Film Screening in the 1903 Theatre
Cast includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Sean Connery, Eddie Albert, Richard               3:30 PM - Discussion/Q&A in the Garden Suite
Burton, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall and many more! US. 1962. NR. 178 min.
Digital.                                                                                 Sun, May 19 - Cléo from 5 to 7
                                                                                         1:00 PM - Introduction in the Garden Suite
                                                                                         1:30 PM - Film Screening in the 1903 Theatre
                                 JAWS 2                                                  3:00 PM - Discussion/Q&A in Garden Suite
                                 Sun, Jun 23 @ 1:30 PM
                                Just when you thought it was safe to go                  FATHER'S DAY MARATHON
                                back to the movies… Jaws 2 swims into the
                                Colonial! Years after the shark attacks that                                            DAD'S A CHAMP! ROCKY & CREED
                                left Amity Island reeling, Chief Martin Brody                                           MARATHON
                                (Roy Scheider) finds new trouble lurking in the                                         Sun, Jun 16, 1:00-7:15 PM
                                waters. Mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton)                                            Treat dad to a knock-out afternoon of Philly-set
                                wants to rid the beach town of the stain on its                                         classics with the Colonial's Dad’s a Champ!
                                reputation. But the disappearance of a pair                                             Rocky & Creed Marathon! On the card: the res-
                                of divers suggests that all is not right. When                                          toration of the original Rocky, the winner of our
                                Brody voices his warnings about holding a                                               audience sequel poll -Rocky IV, and the first
sailing competition, everyone thinks it's post-traumatic stress. That is, until                                         installment of the incredibly cool Creed series!
a shark fin cuts through the water. A fun sequel with a good sense of humor                                             See your favorite film - or go the distance and
and suspense, Jaws 2 is ripe for rediscovery on the big screen! US. 1978. PG.                                           see all three! Visit our website for showtimes,
116 min. Digital. Sponsored by Shorty's Sunflower Cafe!                                                                 run times and ticket info!

                                 THE CINCINNATI KID
                                 Sun, Jun 30 @ 1:30 PM                                   ANNUAL SUMMER EVENT
                                 Young poker player Eric Stoner (Steve
                                 McQueen), also known as the "Cincinnati Kid,"                                           JAWS
                                 wants to build his reputation by beating the                                            Sat, Jun 22 @ 4:00 PM
                                 best player around, Lancey "The Man" Howard                                             There’s only one way to truly welcome
                                 (Edward G. Robinson). Through Stoner's                                                  summer… our annual screening of Steven
                                 friend, "Shooter" (Karl Malden), a game with                                            Spielberg’s first blockbuster - Jaws! In this
                                 Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner                                                    summertime classic, a hungry stranger
                                 discovers the game is being fixed against                                               (Bruce the Shark) comes to the beaches of
                                 Howard by Slade (Rip Torn) out of revenge for                                           Amity Island and all hell breaks loose. Now, it’s
                                 a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner ob-                                            up to the town’s police chief (Roy Scheider), a
                                 jects because he feels he can take the match                                            marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a salty
on his own merits. This cool classic also stars Ann-Margret, Tuesday Weld,                                               shark fisherman (Robert Shaw) to stop this
Jack Weston and the great Cab Calloway. 1965. NR. 103 min. 35 mm.                                                        25-foot man eater from dining on the tourists.
Tickets to classic films are $5 - $8. Schedule and ticket prices subject to              One of the greatest movies ever made, Jaws always packs the house and
change, so please confirm online or by phone.                                            pleases the crowd. 1975. PG. 124 min. Digital.

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YOUNG AUDIENCES                                                                         SCIENCE ON SCREEN
Our Sensory Friendly Screenings (noted in film details below) offer an                  Science on Screen® is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre,
inclusive atmosphere because we believe that everyone should enjoy                      in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and presents
their time at the movies. During these screenings the theatre lights                    creative pairings of classic, cult, and documentary films with lively
will remain on, the volume will be turned down, and our “no talking”                    introductions by notable figures from the world of science,
policy will not be enforced. To accommodate any dietary needs and                       technology, and medicine.
restrictions, individuals may bring their own snacks to enjoy during
the film. The Colonial welcomes movie lovers of all ages and abilities.                                              SOYLENT GREEN
                                                                                                                     Mon, Apr 22 @ 7:30 PM
                                                                                                                    In a densely overpopulated, starving New
                                ZOO                                                                                 York City of the future, NYPD detective
                                Sat, Apr 6 @ 1:30 PM                                                                Robert Thorn (Charlton Heston) investi-
                                Loosely based on a true story, 12 year old Tom                                      gates the murder of an executive at rations
                                (Art Parkinson) and his misfit friends fight to                                     manufacturer Soylent Corporation. With
                                save Buster the baby elephant during the air                                        the help of elderly academic Solomon "Sol"
                                raids on Belfast in 1941. This engaging, heart-                                     Roth (Edward G. Robinson), Thorn begins
                                felt period drama depicts a little-known story                                      to make real progress -- until the governor
                                about the extraordinary way an elephant in an                                       mysteriously pulls the plug. Obsessed with
                                Irish zoo was saved during World War. 2017.                                         the mystery, Thorn steps out from behind
                                Age 10+. 97 min.                                        the badge and launches his own investigation into the murder. 1973. PG.
                                                                                        97 mins. Digital.

                                                                                        Post-Film Presentation by Kate Keppen, Director of Sustainability at
                                                                                        Ursinus College. After graduating from Ursinus with a dual degree in En-
                                                                                        vironmental Studies and English, Keppen earned her Master’s degree in
                                MY DOG SKIP                                             Environmental and Energy Policy from the University of Delaware. Most
                                Sat, Apr 13                                             recently, Keppen worked for six years at the Berks County Conservation
                                Sensory Friendly Screening @ 11:30AM                    District as the County’s Watershed Coordinator managing grants and
                                Traditional Screening @ 1:30 PM                         educational projects that directly protected the County’s streams and
                                Set in Mississippi in the late 40s, shy young           drinking water supplies.
                                Willie Morris (Frankie Muniz) lives with his
                                parents (Diane Lane and Kevin Bacon), and
                                when his only friend goes off to war, he’s left                                      BREWMASTER
                                alone. His father, who lost a leg fighting in the                                    Tue, May 14 @ 7:00 PM
                                Spanish Civil War, is withdrawn, so his mother                                       Brewmaster offers a cinematic portrait of
                                buys him a dog and his life is transformed, not                                      the craft brewing world, those who love
                                only is the dog his best friend but, through                                         it, those who brew it and those hustling
                                him, Willie can make friends and learn about                                         to make their mark, from an ambitious
life. 2000. Age 9+. 95 min.                                                                                          New York lawyer who dreams of becom-
                                                                                                                     ing a brewmaster to a Milwaukee-based
                                                                                                                     pro-fessional beer educator achieving
THE EAGLE HUNTRESS                                                                                                   Master Brewer status. Helping tell the
Sat, Apr 20 @ 1:30 PM                                                                                                story of beer are some of the best-known
The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to be-                                       personalities in the industry. 2018. NR. 95
come the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become                                           mins. Digital
an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed
down from father to son for centuries. 2016. Age 8+. 87 min.                            Post-Film Presentation by Tim Floros, Brewmaster and Co-founder/
                                                                                        President of Levante Brewing Company in West Chester. A graduate of
THE WIZARD OF OZ                                                                        Villanova University and former mortgage professional and consultant,
Sat, Apr 27 @ 1:30 PM                                                                   Levante now aims to infuse the craft of beer brewing with old world style
A perfect score, highly imaginative sets and brilliant characterizations make           for the present day beer enthusiast. As a guiding force behind Levante
this adaptation of the Frank Baum story a musical fantasy of the highest cali-          Brewing Compnay, Floros is dedicated to delivering hand-crafted arti-
ber. Audiences of all ages have been enchanted with The Wizard of Oz since              sanal beer of exceptional quality to Philadelphia's western suburbs and
its first release and, undoubtedly, always will be! 1939. Age 6+. 101 min.              beyond.

Tickets to YA films are $5. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so
please confirm online or by phone.

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FRIGHT NIGHT & CULT CINEMA
  FRIGHT NIGHT                                                                         CULT CINEMA

                               ALIEN                                                                                 URGH! A MUSIC WAR
                               Fri, Apr 5 @ 9:45 PM                                                                  Fri, Apr 19 @ 9:45 PM
                               In space no one can hear you scream…                                               It's live and loud. It's urgent and proud. It's more
                               But there will be plenty of screams at The                                         than 30 of the best 80s new wave/punk bands
                               Colonial when Ridley Scott's sci-fi/horror                                         caught in the act live! Discovered by most
                               masterpiece Alien invades our theater for                                          fans during frequent airings on Night Flight,
                               a 40th Anniversary screening! On a return                                          this amazing concert film showcases dynamic
                               trip to Earth, the crew of the Nostromo is                                         performances from The Police, Wall of Voodoo,
                               awakened by a distress signal sent from a                                          Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Oingo
                               mysterious planet. While investigating the                                         Boingo, Echo & the Bunnymen, Jools Holland,
                               foreign land, one of the crew is attacked by                                       XTC , Klaus Nomi, The Go-Go's, Dead Kennedys,
                               a strange creature. After spending some                                            Gary Numan , Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,
                               time in the sick bay, the crew member                 Surf Punks, The Cramps, Pere Ubu, Devo, Gang of Four, The Fleshtones, UB40,
awakens, seemingly healthy and hungry. Everything seems fine until                   X and more! Uncut, archival 35mm print courtesy of Warner Bros. 1982. R.
dinner time. 1979. R. 117 min. Digital.                                              122 min. 35mm.

                                 SERIAL MOM                                                                         STREETS OF FIRE
                                 Fri, May 3 @ 9:45 PM                                                               Fri, May 17 @ 9:45 PM
                                 Happy housewife Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen                                          Raven Shaddock (Willem Dafoe), along with his
                                 Turner) has a charmed life - a beautiful sub-                                      gang of merciless biker friends, kidnaps rock
                                 urban home, a successful dentist husband                                           singer Ellen Aim (Diane Lane). Ellen's former
                                 (Sam Waterston), and two normal teenag-                                            lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody (Michael Paré),
                                 ers (Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard). However,                                        happens to be passing through town on a
                                 when one of her son's teachers speaks                                              visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's
                                 disparagingly of the boy at a parent-teacher                                       manager, Billy Fish (Rick Moranis), hires Tom to
                                 conference, Bev runs the instructor over in                                        rescue Ellen. Billy and Tom, along with former
                                 the school parking lot. Suddenly she has an                                        soldier McCoy (Amy Madigan), battle through
                                 insatiable taste for murder. Six homicides                                         dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen
                                 later, the cops get wise to her crimes. Get         back. Directed by Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48 Hrs.), this “Rock & Roll Fable” is
                                 an early start on your Mother’s Day fun when        a stunning mix of action movie, musical, Film Noir, comedy and drama. 35th
Fright Night presents this 25 Anniversary screening of John Water’s classic          Anniversary screening! 1984. 93 min. 35mm.
horror comedy! 1994. R. 95 min. Digital.

                               THE CAR                                                                                THE WARRIORS
                               Friday, June 21 @ 9:45 PM                                                              Fri, Jun 7 @ 9:45 PM
                               A classic 70s mash-up of demonic possession                                            Come out to play when we present this very
                               and Jaws-style themes, this chiller concerns a                                         special 40th Anniversary Screening of Walter
                               strange black car that terrorizes the residents                                        Hill’s classic action flick! A turf battle between
                               of a small town in Utah. It’s up to courageous                                         New York City street gangs rages from
                               Captain Wade Parent (James Brolin), the                                                Coney Island to the Bronx. The Warriors are
                               town Sheriff (John Marley) and his deputy                                              mistakenly fingered for the killing of a gang
                               (Ronny Cox) to stop the evil car before it sets                                        leader. Soon they have every gang in the city
                               its course for the local school parade! A fun                                          out to get revenge and they must make their
                               favorite (and staple of late night TV), The Car                                        way across the city to their own turf. Join us
                               features one of the coolest vehicles in movie                                          as we celebrate this fantastic film – costumes
                               history! 1977. PG. 98 min. Digital.                                                    encouraged! 1979. R. 93 min. Digital.

Tickets: $6- $11. Schedule and ticket prices subject to change, so please
confirm online or by phone.

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CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
  POINT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS                                                            COMEDY AT THE COLONIAL
                                       MARTY STUART & HIS                                                              THE MADS ARE BACK!
                                       FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES                                                           LIVE MOVIE RIFFING WITH TRACE
                                       Fri, Apr 5 @ 8:00 PM                                                            BEAULIEU &FRANK CONNIFF
                                       Tickets: $29.50 - $55.00                                                        Sat, May 18 @ 8 PM
                                      Marty Stuart has spent over four                                                 Tickets: $30 - $35
                                      decades celebrating American roots                                                 Join Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of
                                      music, touring with bluegrass legend                                               Mystrery Science Theater 3000 fame for an eve-
                                      Lester Flatt in the ’70s, followed by six                                          ning of fun and laughter as they screen some
                                      years in Johnny Cash’s band in the ’80s,                                           endearingly bad films and roast them, live-and-
and a chart-topping tenure as a solo artist in the ’90s. But when it comes to                                            in-person, in the same style as their classic TV
transforming country songs into tangible experience, Stuart has a secret                                                 series. Ticket price includes meet and greet
weapon: the Fabulous Superlatives. Made up of guitarist Kenny Vaughan,                  event, photos, and autographs. If this show were rated it would probably be
drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Chris Scruggs, the Superlatives are an                PG-13, but keep in mind it is a live show so anything could happen!
extension of Stuart himself. “The Superlatives are missionaries, they’re fighting
partners. They’re my Buckaroos, my Tennessee Three, my Strangers. They’re my            More Great Comedy Events Coming This Fall/Winter! Subscribe to our
legacy band and have been since Day One,” says Stuart.                                  weekly email newsletter to be the first to know!

                                     BLUE OYSTER CULT                                     THEATRE ORGAN CONCERTS
                                     Sun, Apr 14 @ 7:30 PM
                                     Tickets: $39.50 - $57.50                           JELANI EDDINGTON LIVE IN CONCERT
                                    For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult             Sun, Apr 28 @ 2 PM. Tickets: $7 - $17
                                    has been thrilling fans of intelligent              The Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley presents renowned artist
                                    hard rock worldwide with powerful                   Jelani Eddington on the 3/24 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. During the years that
                                    albums loaded with classic songs.                   Jelani Eddington has given concerts, he has easily established himself as one
                                    Revered within the hard rock and                    of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the concert circuit. Jelani
                                    heavy metal scene for its pioneering                has performed in most of the major concert venues throughout the United
                                    work, BÖC occupies a unique place in                States, has toured extensively abroad, and has received numerous awards
                                    rock history. With hits like “(Don’t Fear)          and recognitions, including his selection as the 2001 Theatre Organist of the
                                    The Reaper”, “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For            Year!
You”, it’s one of the few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genu-
ine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success.                          THE STRONG MAN WITH LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT
                                                                                        Sun, Jun 2 @ 2 PM. Tickets: $7 - $12
                                                                                        The 1926 silent film classic The Strong Man, directed by Frank Capra (It's a
                                      ROGER MCGUINN                                     Wonderful Life) will be presented with live theatre organ accompaniment by
                                      Thu, Apr 28 @ 8 PM                                Don Kinnear - who served as the Colonial's house organist from 1974-1995.
                                      Tickets: $29.50 - $52.50                          After World War I ends, Belgian soldier Paul Bergot (Harry Langdon) joins
                                  As the leader of the influential 60s                  with his former German rival, Zandow (Arthur Thalasso), and immigrates to
                                  group, The Byrds, Roger McGuinn                       America. While Zandow becomes a vaudevillian strong man, Paul searches
                                  was on the leading edge, combin-                      for Mary (Priscilla Bonner), his longtime pen pal with whom he is in love. Paul
                                  ing the rock beat of the Beatles with                 searches for Mary by asking every woman he meets if she is Mary Brown. Will
                                  the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to               he ever find her? Join us to find out!
                                  create the genre known as “folk-
                                  rock.” Roger’s solo career began in
                                  1973 and has yielded 13 albums, a
                                  Grammy nomination, and extensive
                                  touring and performing for enthralled
                                                                                                           LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER!
audiences ever since. Most recently Roger has been working on his new                         There's lots to enjoy this summer at the Colonial, including
album, Sweet Memories.                                                                       • Our FREE Young Audiences Live Series in July & August
                                                                                              • The Sixth Annual Summer Shorts Jewish Film Festival
More Great Concerts Coming This Fall/Winter! Subscribe to our weekly                                     • 4th of July Fireworks Fundraiser
email newsletter to be the first to know!                                                                     • Members Mystery Movies
                                                                                                  • And, of course BLOBFEST 2019: July 12-14!!!

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CONCERTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
  CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA                                                                   GUEST PRESENTATIONS

                                                THE SOUND OF                                                                            THE FLY FISHING FILM
                                                PHILADELPHIA                                                                            TOUR
                                                Fri, May 31@ 7:30 PM                                                                    Thu, Apr 4 @ 7:00 PM
                                                Tickets: $30- $40                                                                       Tickets $27
                                                The City Rhythm Orchestra’s                                                             The original and preeminent
                                                next presentation at the Colo-                                                          exhibition of fly fishing cinema,
                                                nial Theatre’s White Rabbit                                                             The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T)
                                                Cabaret will be an evening of                                                           is a one of a kind experience.
                                                great music and dancing as              Each year anglers of all ages gather in big cities and small towns alike to soak
they salute “The Sound of Philadelphia”.                                                up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream
                                                                                        about casts yet unmade. In its 13th lap around the globe, the Fly Fishing Film
The legendary music that was produced in Philly during the mid-1970’s                   Tour is packed with remarkable films, topnotch stories and imagery that will
blended R&B, disco, and funk into a distinctive sound that dominated                    fuel your dreams for months to come!
the national airwaves. City Rhythm’s fabulous vocalists and hot horns
will deliver the timeless hits of Harold Melvin and the Blues Notes, Patti              With an emphasis on the people, places and fisheries that help make up the
LaBelle, The O’Jays, Lou Rawls, The Soul Survivors, The Trammps and                     vast world of fly fishing, the 2019 F3T will take you from Alaska to Florida,
more. That mesmerizing sound and irresistible beat will have you out                    South Dakota to French Polynesia, British Columbia to the coast of Australia
of your seat and on the dance floor as the cabaret room explodes with a                 and more! This remarkable evening of outdoor cinema is in itself an adven-
celebration of “T.S.O.P.”!                                                              ture you won’t soon forget. Grab your fishiest friends and we’ll see you at the
                                                                                        show! For more information please contact Carter Satterfield at cartersatter-
  MEMBERS MYSTERY MOVIES                                                                field@gmail.com or (414) 477-9981. Tickets may also be available at the door day
                                                                                        of show if still available. Seating is limited to 150.
Thu, Jun 20 - Doors @ 7 PM; Movie @ Dusk - More Dates TBA
Take advantage of the wonderful weather (and your membership) by joining
fellow members on the Colonial's rooftop deck for a series of special outdoor
                                                                                                                         WYETH
screenings! What's playing? That'll be a surpirse until showtime - but we can
                                                                                                                         Sun, May 5 @ 1:30 PM.
tell you that each title is a gem! So bring your favorite camping chair and we'll
                                                                                                                         Tickets $14
supply the movies - and a few other treats! All Members-Only Tickets are $5.
                                                                                                                         Presented by The Chester County
Schedule and dates subject to change.
                                                                                                                         Historic Preservation Network
                                                                                                                           WYETH is a documentary film telling the
  MOVIES & MEALS                                                                                                           story of one of America’s most popular, but
                                                                                                                           least understood, artists. While his exhibi-
                                THE SEARCH FOR GENERAL TSO                                                                 tions routinely broke attendance records, art
                               Sat, May 11 - Doors @ 7 PM; Film @ 7:30                                                     world critics continually assaulted his work.
                               Tickets: $40 / $35 for Members                                                              Through unprecedented access to Wyeth
                            General Tso’s chicken is a staple of Chinese-                                                  family members, archival materials, and his
                            American cooking, and a familiar presence                                                      work, WYETH presents the most complete
                            on restaurant menus across the country.                     portrait of the artist ever – bearing witness to a legacy just at the moment it is
                            But just who was General Tso? And how did                   evolving. 2018. PG-13. 87 min. Digital.
                            his chicken become emblematic of an entire
                            national cuisine? Director Ian Cheney (King
                            Corn, The City Dark) journeys from Shanghai
                            to New York to the American Midwest and                                                      SPRING-FORD STUDENT
beyond to uncover the origins of this iconic dish, turning up surprising                                                 FILM FEST
revelations and a host of humorous characters along the way. 2015. NR.                                                   Tue, May 21 @ 6:30 PM
75 min. Digital.                                                                                                         Free Admission
                                                                                                                      The 10th Annual Spring-Ford Film Festi-
In addition to the film, attendees will enjoy delicious Chinese food during                                           val highlights the creative endeavors of
the screening! After the screening, we'll reconvene in the lobby for post-                                            Spring-Ford High School's Broadcasting
film chat and a drink or your choice! This is the first of a new series of                                            Classes. The best of the best make it to the
events that pair a fantastic film with a mouthwatering meal! Be sure to                 festival, from Stop Motion Animation and Music Videos to Movie Shorts
join us for an evening of film, food and fun!                                           and PSAs. Monetary donations accepted to support the Jane Baron
                                                                                        Memorial Scholarship and Eli and Ella’s Warriors.

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Association for the Colonial Theatre Board of Directors                                                              Association for the Colonial Theatre
Marian D. Moskowitz, President                                                                                       227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460
William M. Andersen, Vice President                                                                                  610/917-0223 Movie Info Line
Stephen H. Kalis, Secretary                                                                                          610/917-1228 Theatre Offices
Janice J. Hartmann, Treasurer
                                                                                                                     www.TheColonialTheatre.com
Suzanne V. Norris, At-Large
Kenneth B. Mumma, Past President                                                         Programming
Ronald J. Arena                                                                          First-Run Films - multiple shows every day - including holidays
Susan Berry-Gorelli                                                                      Classic and Silent Films
Rebecca H. Bradbeer                                                                      Fright Night & Cult Films
Matthew Carberry                                                                         Young Audiences Series - Family Films & Concerts
Jocelyn S. Harris                                                                        Live concerts
Trish Hartline                                                                           Theatre Organ Performances by Theatre Organ Society of Delaware Valley
Richard A. Kunsch, Sr.                                                                   Plus Special Events, Film Marathons, Sensory Friendly Screenings, and more!
Pauline Monson
MaryLouise Sterge                                                                        Mission
                                                                                         To inspire audiences by presenting exceptional and eclectic film and performance for all in
                                                                                         Phoenixville’s historic Colonial Theatre.
   ANNOUNCING OUR NEW MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
                                                                                         Ways to Support the Colonial
              THE FILM LOVERS CLUB!                                                      Become a member
                                                                                         Frequent the theatre
                                                                                         Buy a seat
       For a monthly fee equal to the price of two tickets, you'll enjoy                 Advertise on-screen
  •      FREE Admission to all regular Classic, Cult Cinema and Fright                   Sponsor a program
                                   Night Films                                           Rent the Colonial for your event
                    • One FREE Popcorn per month                                         Volunteer your time and talents
                 • Access to Members Mystery Movies                                      Make an unrestricted tax-deductible gift
                                                                                         Remember the Colonial Theatre in your will
                                                                                         Email Emily Simmons at emily@thecolonialtheatre.com for memberships & donations
               This is an auto-renewing membership. Credit card is the only              Email LuAnn Roth at luann@thecolonialtheatre.com for volunteer opportunities, sponsor-
                accepted form of payment. You may opt-out at any time by                 ships and on-screen advertising
      contacting our office. Does not include free admission to current Feature Films.
                                                                                         Thanks to the many volunteers who usher, plan our special events and fundraise!

                                                                                                                                                      Phoenixville, PA 19460
                                                                                                                                                          P.O. Box 712
                                                                                                                                                        227 Bridge Street
                                                                                                                                                      The Colonial Theatre
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