Arlee Theater goes Back to the Future for the weekend
Prizes, movies, and a parade--- Great Scott!

[October 22, 2015]  MASON CITY - The Arlee is going back in time October 23-26, with special showings of the Back to the Future trilogy. Part I plays on Friday, October 23rd, Part II on Sunday, October 25th, and Part III on Monday, October 26th. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. and run only once.

On Saturday October 24th, all three films will be shown as part of “Back to the Future Fest,” a daylong event honoring of one of the most celebrated trilogies in cinema.

Back to the Future Fest on October 24th will kick off the festivities with a 10 AM parade that includes the vehicular members of the DeLorean Midstate Club (as well as some other top-secret stars). The parade will begin at the pavilion at the intersection of Jefferson & Morgan, heading north on Main Street to the Arlee. Anyone interested in participating in the parade should contact the Arlee in advance.

Following the parade, the trilogy of films will play beginning at 11 a.m. with festivities ending around 7:30 p.m. During its intermissions, prizes will be given out during trivia and luck-based games, as well as the highly-anticipated costume contest. Participants are encouraged to dress up as if they came from one of the periods visited by Marty & Doc Brown: 1885, 1955, 1985, and “the future” 2015 (be creative!). Of course, characters directly from the films are also welcome. Each “era” will have its own winner, plus there will be three overall winners.

The prize pool, so generously provided by area businesses, includes:

• 1/24 scale Diecast DeLorean (courtesy of Nikles Chevrolet-Buick)
   
• 2 sets of Cafe 80's and a Biff Tannen's Pleasure Paradise Casino glasses (courtesy of Knollenberg Real Estate & Auction Service, and Bell’s Do Drop In Café)
   
• 2- Back to the Future Part II replica caps (courtesy of Laflen-Cunningham Insurance, & Sarff Real Estate)
   
• Gray's Sports Almanac book (courtesy of Knollenberg Real Estate & Auction Service)
   
• Gray's Sports Almanac acrylic paperweight
   
• Enchantment Under the Sea Dance poster
   
• Flux Capacitor Watch (courtesy of Hernans Plumbing & Heating)
   
• 3- Hoverboards (courtesy of First State Bank of Mason City, The Banner Times, & Total Lawn Care)
   
• “Cubs Win the World Series” T-Shirt

PLUS

• $10 in Family Video gift cards
• $40 in Bonanza gift cards
• Certificate for a free pizza from Guzzardo’s
• 1950’s priced dinners from Smokies Bar & Grill

As for food during the fest, the theater’s concession stand will be open and even offering a refillable commemorative cup to celebrate the day. Additionally, some of the town’s restaurants will be offering menu specials that reflect aspects of this time-hopping franchise.

Saturday day-long fest tickets are available at the door or online through Eventbrite. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for this 80’s fest held at an authentic Art Deco theater in the heart of Illinois. Tickets for the individual showings on Friday, Sunday, and Monday are $5 at the door.


For more information, visit www.arleetheater.com or call 217-737-3975

Eventbrite link for purchasing tickets is http://tinyurl.com/ArleeBTTF

The Arlee is located at 139 S. Main Street in Mason City, IL.

[Gaye Maxson]

The Arlee Theater is a regular advertiser in Lincoln Daily News. You can find their website and movie listings by clicking on the “ARLEE THEATER” button in the right hand column of the Health & Leisure section.