The WYO is going Western

For 10 years the WYO Theater has featured the Classic Western Film Series. Each film will feature a guest host, prize giveaways and free popcorn.

The film series was started in 2010 by board chair, Gene Sturlin while he was a board member. Each film is now introduced by Sturlin and a guest host who touches on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from the film.  

This year’s lineup includes The Apple Dumpling Gang, Disney’s version of a Western comedy, starring Don Knotts and Tim Conway on Jan. 10. A coming-of-age Western, The Culpepper Cattle Co. with Gary Grimes and Bo Hopkins will be shown on Jan. 17. Hondo, starring John Wayne, Geraldine Page and Ward Bond will be featured on Jan. 24. The final film, Canadian Pacific, this years’ rousing locomotor with Randolph Scott and Jane Wyatt, will be shown on Jan. 31. All films are at 2 p.m., Sundays in January.  

Sponsored by the Christine Gempp Love Foundation and the John & Helen Ilsley Family Foundation with additional support from Let’er Buck Car Wash, Gene & Vickie Sturlin, Vacutech, TruBuilt Builders, Robert & Tracy Boyle and Kim & Mary Kay Love.  

Patrons can purchase tickets at wyotheater.com with a limited number of seats available. Concertgoers will be required to wear face coverings while in the WYO Theater.