August is chock-full of fabulous events at The Ellen Theatre, both live and film! On Thursday, August 18th, Ellen invites you to Ireland’s Makem and Spain. Once considered the new kids in town, Makem and Spain have been honing their craft now for nearly two decades. The group performs all over the world, spreading the joy of Irish folk. They are an influential vehicle in the music industry, driving Irish folk music into the public eye, on an international scale. The concert begins at 8 PM and all seats are just $17 (or $9 for youth 17 & under).
Then, Disney graces Ellen’s silver screen with a FREE showing of the 1961 animated feature 101 Dalmatians on Friday, August 26th at 7 PM. Make memories with the entire family, watching a classic as it was originally intended. No ticket is needed, just show up and enjoy! The following night, Saturday, August 27th, brings with it a Spielberg mega-hit, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Relive the magic of this beloved film from the comfort of this beautiful, historic playhouse. E.T. screens at 7:30 PM and all seats are just $5.
Wrapping up the month is an Evening with Darrell Scott on Sunday, August 28th. Darrell Scott is a Grammy-nominated performer and recording artist, a highly demanded multi-instrumentalist and an ASCAP songwriter of the year. Darrell will deliver his soulful performance in support of his 2016 release “Couchville Sessions.” Songwriting credits include the Grammy Award-winning “Long Time Gone” and “Heartbreak Town.” Tickets are $25 and the music begins at 7:30 PM.
Refreshments (wine, beer, popcorn, candy, soda and more) may be brought into the theatre and will be sold in the lobby beginning one hour prior to all show times. Tickets for all events are available online at theellentheatre.com. For questions, or to purchase tickets over the phone, please call The Ellen box office at 406-585-5885. Hungry for more movie madness? Check out the remaining films in Ellen’s Summer Western Series!
