Classic Western Film Series begins this weekend at the WYO

The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will present the Classic Western Film Series each Sunday in January. 

Each of the four of the films will be hosted by a local film buff and cowboy aficionado according to the WYO. 

This local film fest began in 2009. The cowboy behind the creation is Gene Sturlin. At that time Sturlin sat on the board and wanted to celebrate classic cowboy westerns as they were intended, on the big screen. 

The Classic Western Film Series features guest hosts who touch on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from each film. 

This year, the series will open on Jan. 7, with “Tom Horn” starring Steve McQueen with guest host Buck Brannaman.

The 1948 film “Blood on the Moon” with guest host Craig Johnson will be the second feature on Jan. 14. 

“Yellow Sky” starring Gregory Peck is the third film in the series and will show on Jan. 21 with host Sturlin.

The final movie will feature guest host Sean Patrick Higgins, who will introduce the 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.

Catch Gene Sturlin on the second part of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, beginning at 9 a.m. on AM 930 KROE and FM 103.9. 

For tickets, visit the WYO Theater box office or click here.