Free movie at the Gloria Theatre
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The historic Gloria Theatre is bringing back a Saturday morning tradition: kids’ movies on the really big screen. It’s been absent for decades but a partnership of Kids Life and the Gloria is launching this family fun program occasionally offering free inspirational kids movies on Saturday mornings.
Kicking off the roster is the ever-popular “Minions,” a major blockbuster film amassing more than $1.1 billion worldwide.
Admission is free for all ages Saturday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m.
Kids Life is part of the River of Life Christian Center’s children’s ministry. According to Children’s Pastor, Destiny Leiker, “We provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to help children grow healthy friendships and learn about God’s love. We’re always looking for fresh ideas to reach the kids of our community and give them fun character-building activities. Partnering with the Gloria Theatre allows us to offer this exciting opportuni
Local talent on big screen
By Kathy Fox - kfox@aimmediamidwest.com
“The Nutcracker” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at The Gloria Theatre in downtown Urbana.
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Urbana High School senior Kayla Mann plays “Clara,” whose gift of a nutcracker leads to a fanciful dream.
Angie Dotson | Angilouie Photography
The Ohio Performing Arts Institute, Springfield, will present its 31st production of “The Nutcracker” at The Gloria Theatre in downtown Urbana this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but this year viewers will be watching a movie, rather than a stage production.