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    Feature movies

    The Penguin Lessons (2024)

    The Penguin Lessons (2024)

    New Movie!

     

    May 18 – 12:30PM, 6:00P

     May 19 – 2:00PM
    May 20 – 1:10PM
    May 21 – 1:40PM
    May 22 – 5:00PM



     The Penguin Lessons is a 2024 comedy-drama film directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce. It is based on the 2015 memoir by Tom Michell, a British teacher who taught at a boys' boarding school in Argentina in the 1970s, with the script adapted by Jeff Pope. After Michell rescued a penguin which he found soaked with oil on a beach in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este, it kept following him, so he took it back to the school, where it became popular pet. 

     

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    Sinners (2025)

    The Penguin Lessons (2024)

      New Movie!


    May 17 – 2:00PM
    May 18 – 3:00PM, 8:30PM
    May 19 – 7:45PM
    May 20 – 3:45PM
    May 21 – 4:15PM
    May 22 – 7:30PM



     Sinners is a 2025 American horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The film co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.   
     

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    Hook (1991)

     May 17

    11AM

    FREE Movie!  Sponsored by My Credit Union!


     When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams) returns to his magical origins as Peter Pan. Peter must revisit a foggy past in which he abandoned Neverland for family life, leaving Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys to fend for themselves. Given their bitterness toward Peter for growing up -- and their allegiance to their new leader, Rufio -- the old gang may not be happy to see him.   
     

    Heavy Metal (1981)

     May 21

    7pM

    Tickets just $5


     Adventures from deep space to futuristic New York, and beyond. Each world and story is dominated by the presence of the Loch'nar -- the sum of all evils manifest as a glowing green sphere whose power infects all times, all galaxies, all dimensions. To some, it appears as treasure, a green jewel they must possess. Others worship it as a god. Few escape it. Even in death and through death its powers continue. From war to war and world to world it seems invincible. .   
     

    Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025 New Movie)

    New Movie!

    Starts May 23



     Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is an upcoming American action spy film directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. The direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, it is the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series  
     

    The Stuff (1985)

     May 28

    7PM

    Tickets just $5


     A private detective investigates a new consumer taste treat that's  absolutely delicious and just possibly lethal. Also known as the film that freaked everyone out about  yogurt! Michael Moriarty, Paul Sorvino, Scott Bloom, Garrett Morris . .   
     

    Karate Kid Legends (2025 New Movie)

    New Movie!

     May 30


     After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition -- but his skills alone aren't enough. With help from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.   
     

    How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action - New Film!) (2025)

    New Movie!

    Starts June 13


     On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.  

    Superman (New Film!) (2025)

    Superman (New Film!) (2025)

    New Movie!

    Starts July 11


     Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.  

    terriffic tuesdays - 7PM Unless noted, tickets just 50 cents

    84 Charing Cross Road (1987)

    Tuesday May 20

     7PM

     New York City bibliophile Helene Hanff (Anne Bancroft) writes to the London bookshop Marks & Co in search of some titles she has not been able to turn up locally. Store manager Frank Doel (Anthony Hopkins) responds politely to her chatty letter, and over the course of two decades, a deep, long-distance friendship evolves. Based on Hanff's epistolary memoir and its later two-person stage adaptation, the film version incorporates new characters, including Doel's wife, Nora (Judi Dench).    

    Ball of Fire (1941)

    Tuesday May 27

     7PM

     Hoping to update his chapter on modern slang, encyclopedia writer Professor Bertram Potts (Gary Cooper) ventures into a chic nightclub. Inside, he meets the snarky burlesque performer "Sugarpuss" O'Shea (Barbara Stanwyck). Fascinated by her command of popular jargon, Potts invites her to stay with him. But, unknown to Potts, she is the fiancée of a mobster (Dana Andrews) and wanted by the police. In the ensuing mayhem, Potts must stay on his toes or be swallowed up by bigger fish.     

    The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)

    Tuesday June 3

     7PM

      Aerial tale set in the 1920s about a travelling aviator whose exaggerations look set to be discovered when he begins work on a film with a pilot with whom he claims to have done battle. Having told colourful stories of wartime combat with the notorious German flying ace, the two men fortunately find a mutual respect, which culminates in a spectacular dogfight.      

    The High and the Mighty (1954)

    Tuesday June 10

     7PM

       On a flight from Hawaii to California, the engine dies on the plane Dan (John Wayne) is flying. As he prepares for a crash landing, the passengers reassess their lives. The template for disaster movies with an Oscar-winning score and a cast list that reads like a who's who of 1950s film.  

    Life is Beautiful (1997)

    Tuesday June 17

     7PM

        A gentle Jewish-Italian waiter, Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), meets Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), a pretty schoolteacher, and wins her over with his charm and humor. Eventually they marry and have a son, Giosue (Giorgio Cantarini). Their happiness is abruptly halted, however, when Guido and Giosue are separated from Dora and taken to a concentration camp. 

    It Happened One Night (1934)

    Tuesday June 24

     7PM

         In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress. 

    Live Plays

    Twelfth Night


    Coming Soon this September!

     September 5-7th, 12th-14th 


     Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. 



      




    Sanders Family Christmas (Smoke on the Mountain Part 2)


    Coming this November!

     

     Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey's wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It's December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders, of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five Southern Gospel Christmas favorites. 



      




    Concerts and other events at the Select

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

    Coming May 17 at 7:30PM!


     This is going to be an incredible LIVE show!  Josh is one of the best Elvis performers around and we are super happy to have him back!!

      Josh is a multi award winning tribute artist and is recognized by Elvis Presley enterprises as one of the top Elvis tribute artist in the world he’s opened for the Coasters, T Graham Brown and Ronnie McDowell and has even been on many cruises!


    Come on out and rock with the king!


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    Kid's Theater Camp (13 to 17yrs)

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

     Kid's Summer Theater Camp at the Historic Select Theater Annex 2025
    Come join us for a fun-filled week of acting, singing, and dancing at the Historic Select Theater Annex in Mineola, Texas! Our theater camp is perfect for kids who love to perform and want to learn more about the world of theater. Throughout the week, campers will learn theater history, work on scenes, acts, and costuming to put on a final performance for family and friends. It's a great opportunity for kids to build confidence, make new friends, and have a blast on stage!
    There are two separate classes.
    The junior class will be for ages 8 - 12yrs and will be Monday thru Friday, May 26 - June 6th, 2pm to 4pm...with a final performance for friends and family on Saturday June 7 at 7PM.
    The advanced class will be for ages 13 to 17yrs, Monday thru Friday, June 16 - 27th, 2pm to 4pm...with a final performance for friends and family on Saturday June 28 at 7pm.
    Location: The Historic Select Theater Annex, 119 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773   Get your tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-summer-theater-camp-at-the-historic-select-theater-annex-2025-tickets-1347382620689?aff=oddtdtcreator 


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    Kid's Theater Camp (8 to 12yrs)

    Josh Davis as Elvis Presley LIVE Show! "A Night in Vegas"

     Kid's Summer Theater Camp at the Historic Select Theater Annex 2025
    Come join us for a fun-filled week of acting, singing, and dancing at the Historic Select Theater Annex in Mineola, Texas! Our theater camp is perfect for kids who love to perform and want to learn more about the world of theater. Throughout the week, campers will learn theater history, work on scenes, acts, and costuming to put on a final performance for family and friends. It's a great opportunity for kids to build confidence, make new friends, and have a blast on stage!
    There are two separate classes.
    The junior class will be for ages 8 - 12yrs and will be Monday thru Friday, May 26 - June 6th, 2pm to 4pm...with a final performance for friends and family on Saturday June 7 at 7PM.
    The advanced class will be for ages 13 to 17yrs, Monday thru Friday, June 16 - 27th, 2pm to 4pm...with a final performance for friends and family on Saturday June 28 at 7pm.
    Location: The Historic Select Theater Annex, 119 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773   Get your tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-summer-theater-camp-at-the-historic-select-theater-annex-2025-tickets-1347382620689?aff=oddtdtcreator 


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    Shake Rattle & Roll W/ Stingray Anthony LIVE!

    May 30 at 7:00 PM!


    Get ready for the return of "Shake, Rattle and Roll"!  These fantastic ladies always bring the house down!!  Oldies, doo-wop and songs you know and love with incredible harmonizing!  And this time they are bringing a stellar young performer with them known as Stingray Anthony, who has made a name for himself as an oldies rock and roll tribute artist and most particularly, Ritchie Valens!   Known for his energetic performances and ability to connect with audiences, often encouraging dancing and song suggestions, he bring a lively show you will absolutely love!  He has performed across North America and beyond.  

    This will be THE show to get your feet tapping, your hand clapping, your heart thumping, and your voice singing!  Don't wait till they sell out!  Get your tickets now!




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    Shirley Cart of the Chuck Wagon Gang W/ Dale Cummings LIVE! "The 5 Royal Women of Country Music"

    Shirley Cart of the Chuck Wagon Gang W/ Dale Cummings LIVE! "The 5 Royal Women of Country Music"

    July 19 at 7:00 PM!


     

    Royal Women of Country! (Shirley Carter of The Chuck Wagon Gang LIVE!) is coming to the Historic Select Theater in Mineola, Texas! Get ready for a night of incredible music from the talented Shirley Carter. Local star Dale Cummings will open the show!

    Hurry and get your tickets now! This show features Shirley Carter as 5 of the most famous ladies of country music, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, each performing their biggest hits! Shirley sang with and was raised in Nashville by her mother and Hall of Fame father, Roy Carter, of the famous Chuck Wagon Gang gospel group, which played such places as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and more.

    Dale Cummings is something of a local legend and knows how to get you on your feet to dance and sing along! He has a loyal following and it's easy to see why when he gets on stage and performs his heart out!

    This is sure to be an evening you won't forget, so bring your friends and go back in time to the best years of country music ever!

    Join us at 114 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773 for a memorable in-person event. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the magic of country music in a historic venue. Grab your tickets now and get ready to be swept off your feet by Shirley Carter's mesmerizing performance!




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