Fright Night The Blair Witch Project September 10 35mm Presentation TICKETS Action Pack Terminator 2: Judgement Day September 11 TICKETS Classic Films North by Northwest September 12 TICKETS September Member Mystery Movie September 16 TICKETS Cult Cinema...
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Colonial Theatre Leadership Transition
PHOENIXVILLE, PA (August 20, 2021) – – Association for the Colonial Theatre announces that Ken Metzner will be leaving his role as Executive Director. He has accepted a position as the Executive Director of Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (www.pvla.org). PVLA...
Monday at the Movies: The Colonial Theatre
Read Full Article By Micaeli Rourke, Hollywood.com Hi there, Hollywooders! If you’re anything like me, you’ve always got your eyes peeled for independent, local theaters to see a movie and spend your money. Knowing that my dollars are going...
Grandchildren of Country Music Greats Bring Tribute To Colonial
Read Full Article By Marlene Lang, The Patch.com PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn are coming to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville with a unique tribute show on Aug. 13. The Country music families will...
Colonial Film Events – Week of August 2nd
This weekend, meet Friday the 13th Part II cast member Lauren-Marie Taylor at the Friday, August 6th Fright Night screening and enjoy another Sunday Classic Film with Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night. FRIGHT NIGHT Friday The 13th Part II...
Why? The Podcast Episode 152- Judith Harris on Producer Jack Harris
Hear the Podcast By HEIDI HEDQUIST/ LUKE POLING Last week, we were thrilled to take part in the Colonial Theater’s annual Blobfest. We got to talk with a lot of the folks who helped make Blobfest the great event it...
Music festivals, blueberries, tango, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Read Full Article By Tonya Pendleton, WHYY Blobfest The 1958 film classic “The Blob,” directed by Irvin Yeaworth, is a cult film classic because of its pulpy storyline, but it’s beloved by locals because of its setting in Downingtown and...
Science on Screen: Why We Age and How to do it Better
Why does aging occur? How do we optimize the process? We will explore the answers to these questions and discuss the latest research on interventions to promote healthy aging in humans. The Fountain (2006) | Why We Age and How to...
Pride Month 2021 at the Colonial Theatre
June is Pride Month. Celebrate through film at the Colonial Theatre all month long! STRAIGHT UPPlaying June 11th – June 13th Film Synopsis: Todd and Rory are intellectual soul mates. He might be gay. She might not care. A romantic-comedy...
Blobfest 2021: House of Harris – Contests and Run Out Details
Blobfest cannot happen without the likes of you. As we are virtual again this year, we have decided to unearth a few of our favorite contests and usher in a few new ones as well. Please read each category carefully...
Mask Up Wednesday
Beginning June 2nd, the Colonial will be open on Wednesdays with 25% capacity in all theatres. Masks will be required ONLY on Wednesdays moving forward. Per CDC guidelines, theatres are at full capacity, and masks are no longer required for...
Science on Screen: Our Obsession With Mars
The Colonial held a socially distant screening on Thursday, May 20th at 7:30 pm in the 1903 Theatre. The film was followed by an in-person presentation by the speaker, Dr. Karen Schwarz. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Dr. Karen Schwarz received her...