2024 Classic Western Film Series films announced

The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center has announced they will present the Classic Western Film Series each Sunday in January. All four of the films will be hosted by a local film buff and Cowboy aficionado.

Started in 2009 by then board member Gene Sturlin, the Classic Western Film Series features guest hosts who touch on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from each film. 

According to the WYO, the series will open on Jan. 7, with “Tom Horn” starring Steve McQueen with guest host Buck Brannaman; followed by the 1948 film “Blood on the Moon” with guest host Craig Johnson on Jan. 14. “Yellow Sky” starring Gregory Peck is the third film in the series Jan. 21 with host Sturlin. Rounding out the month, Sean Patrick Higgins will guest host the widely beloved Classic Western, “Shane” from 1953 on Jan. 28. 

All films begin at 2 p.m., and each event will include prize giveaways, free popcorn and a sense of nostalgia as classic western heroes return to the big screen. 

Sponsored by Jeff Ware & Karmel Timmons, Tracy & Elizabeth Swanson, Isley Family Foundation and Kathy McNickle, with additional support from Christine Gempp Love Foundation, TruBuilt Builders, Jim & Angie Navarro, OW Land & Cattle Company, Gene & Vicki Sturlin and Stephanie’s Purpose.

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