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Monsters, Inc.August 16 — 3:00 PMMonsters Inc. (2001) Family Series A little girl accidentally enters the land of monsters, where she befriends two creatures who work at a “scare factory.” Billy Crystal and John Goodman lend their voices to this computer-animated comedy from the creators of “Toy Story.” Rated G Running Time 92 minutes
To Catch a ThiefAugust 16 — 7:00 PMTo Catch a Thief (1955) Hitchcock Fest 2026 A retired jewel thief will be arrested unless he can trap the copycat burglar who has taken up serial-stealing on the French Riviera. Rated PG Running Time 103 minutes
Mr. and Mrs. SmithAugust 19 — 7:00 PMMr. and Mrs. Smith (1941) Wacky Wednesday + Hitchcock Fest 2026 Alfred Hitchcock tries a change of pace with this tale of a young couple whose marriage turns out to be legally invalid, and the comedy of errors that ensues when the two test their newfound freedom. Rated TV-G Running Time 95 minutes
Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Tales of Our 250th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm. Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story....
The Cabin in the WoodsAugust 21 — 7:00 PMThe Cabin in the Woods (2012) Horror Series In this diabolically clever twist on the familiar horror tale, five friends in a secluded cabin encounter unspeakable horror as they become the subjects of an arcane ritual that dates back to the beginning of time. Rated R Running Time 95 minutes
The Met Announces 2026 Live in HD Summer Encore Screenings in Cinemas featuring Verdi’s Aida on August 22nd at the Jackson Theatre. Tickets on sale now for Verdi’s Aida. This summer, the Metropolitan Opera brings two past performances from its renowned The Met: Live in HD series of cinema transmissions back to select movie theaters worldwide. The 2026 Summer Encores include the 2025 transmission of the Met’s new production of Verdi’s Aida on August 22, directed by Michael Mayer and starring soprano Angel Blue—the bestselling title of the series following the company’s return from the Covid-19 closure. The Metropolitan Opera’s 2026 Live in HD Summer Encore Schedule in the United States: Verdi’s Aida: August 22, 2026 Originally transmitted live to...
In Old CaliforniaAugust 23 — 3:00 PMIn Old California (1942) Western Series Saga about a druggist (John Wayne) who heads West during the gold rush. Lacey: Binnie Barnes. Britt: Albert Dekker. Ellen: Helen Parrish. Kegs: Edgar Kennedy. Helga: Patsy Kelly. Joe: Dick Purcell. Directed by William McGann. Rated TV-PG Running Time 88 minutes
42nd StreetAugust 27 — 7:00 PM42nd Street (1933) Speakeasy Cinema Pay What You Can Speakeasy Cinema Series – Doors open at 6 pm, movie at 7pm Jazz Music, Specialty Craft Cocktails (and Mocktails) for purchase along with our full selection of beverages at the concession stand. Complimentary light bites will we available. This musical comedy follows the last-minute challenges that ensue for a Broadway director on the opening night of his production after his leading lady twists her ankle the evening before the premiere. Rated TV-G Running Time 89 minutes Specialty Cocktail: Manhattan
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Friday, August 28th or Saturday, August 29th at 7pm as John Faughnan and Andrew Bell present Trip to Appalachia. Trip to Appalachia follows one man’s descent into alcoholism/drug abuse and the harrowing impact it has on his family, dreams, and aspirations. There’s an old adage that says, ”first a man takes the bottle, then the bottle takes the man.” This play chronicles the high and lows that stem from addiction and the irrevocable damage that it leaves in its wake.
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Friday, August 28th or Saturday, August 29th at 7pm as John Faughnan and Andrew Bell present Trip to Appalachia. Trip to Appalachia follows one man’s descent into alcoholism/drug abuse and the harrowing impact it has on his family, dreams, and aspirations. There’s an old adage that says, ”first a man takes the bottle, then the bottle takes the man.” This play chronicles the high and lows that stem from addiction and the irrevocable damage that it leaves in its wake.
HYSTERIA WHEN WET is a tribute experience band – paying homage to two legendary icons of rock n’ roll – DEF LEPPARD and BON JOVI, bands that have withstood the test of time for over FOUR DECADES, their music hitting us just as hard as they did the very first time! Hysteria When Wet brings HUGE smash hits from both bands like “LIVING ON A PRAYER”, “YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME”, “POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME”, and “PHOTOGRAPH”. Taking the audience on a musical journey back in time. Hysteria When Wet recreates BON JOVI and DEF LEPPARD’s radio and chart topping hits that are loved by fans world wide! Bringing you a night of rock n’ roll you will...
September’s film for the Food & Farm Series at Jackson Theatre hosted by ARCD & Jonesborough Locally Grown. A 2019 documentary by Elizabeth Carroll, profiling the British-born cookbook author and renowned expert on Mexican cuisine. The film offers a candid portrait of her life at age 97, living healthy and well on her eco-farm in Michoacán, Mexico, still fiercely committed to authentic, traditional Mexican cooking, environmentalism. The film includes insights from well-known chefs like José Andrés, Rick Bayless, and Alice Waters. / $8 adult / $ 5 Senior or Student. All proceeds benefit the ARCD & JLG!
Jackson’s Prime presents Tenth Avenue North with special guest Stars Go Dim November 12 — 7:00 PM Join us as Tenth Avenue North takes the stage at The Jackson Theatre with special guest Stars Go Dim for an unforgettable evening of worship, hope, and incredible live music. Thursday, November 12, 20267:00 PMJackson Theatre | Historic Downtown Jonesborough  Tickets: thejacksontheatre.com We can’t wait to welcome Tenth Avenue North, Stars Go Dim, and music fans from across the region to Historic Downtown Jonesborough.
Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Tales of Our 250th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm. Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story....
The Met: Live in HD series has made the Met the world’s leading provider of alternative cinema content and the only arts institution with an ongoing global series of this scale. When the series launched in 2006, the Met was the first arts company to experiment with alternative cinema content. Since then, the program has expanded, with more than 33 million tickets sold to date and robust attendance in five global cinema markets: the United States, Germany, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. In North America, weekend box office ratings also remain strong, often placing Live in HD presentations—with only one showing—among the weekend’s top-grossing films. The 2026–27 season marks the 20th anniversary of the Live in HD program. The...
October's film for the Food & Farm Series at Jackson Theatre hosted by ARCD & Jonesborough Locally Grown. Babe. The story of a gentle farm pig who wants more than anything to belong, and his talking-animal (and human) relatives on a quirky sheep farm. / $8 adult / $ 5 Senior or Student. All proceeds benefit the ARCD & JLG!
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Sunday, October 11th at 4pm for Eugene Wolf’s “Book of Mamaw”. The Book of Mamaw is a deeply personal, music-filled journey through the heart of Appalachia. When two-year-old Eugene wins a talent contest singing My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You, his beloved grandmother, Mamaw, knows he is destined for something special. Raised in Greeneville, Tennessee after his father abandons the family, Eugene grows up in a world of Church of Christ hymns, Grand Ole Opry dreams, Kays Ice Cream shifts, and Avon sales calls where Mamaw proudly has him perform for her customers. From Connie Francis and Loretta Lynn to The Beatles and Barbra Streisand, Eugene discovers that music can fill the...
GRAMMY Award-winning musician Alison Brown will perform at The Jackson Theatre on Friday, October 16, at 7pm. Known as one of roots music’s most innovative banjo players, Brown has expanded the possibilities of the instrument by blending bluegrass with jazz, folk, pop, classical and Latin influences. Billboard praised her playing as having “a unique sonic signature and an inescapable beauty,” while USA Today called her a “true ground-breaker” who is opening new possibilities for the banjo.Brown began her musical career as a teenager in Southern California’s bluegrass scene before earning a degree from Harvard University and an MBA from UCLA. After working as an investment banker, she left the financial world to pursue music full time and has since built...
Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250th birthday. Tales of Our 250th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm. Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story....
Join us at the Jackson Theatre on Friday, December 4th at 7pm for Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers. Larry, Steve & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for the past seven decades. They have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All the Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album. The Brothers have accumulated 7 # 1 Singles, 32 Top 40 Records, 24 Studio Albums and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards. As a...