A Shawnee holiday tradition will reach another milestone when Jones Theatres presents its 88th annual free Children’s Christmas Show at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Hornbeck Theatre, 125 N. Bell.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
On screen will be the family adventure “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian” rated PG.
Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams star in this comedy sequel.
The movie is free to all ages up to the theater’s 500-seat capacity.
Following the movie, Christmas candy will be distributed as guests exit.
The tradition began in 1921 with Oklahoma pioneer showman Jake Jones Sr. and continued with his son, Johnny H. Jones, and daughter, Ruby H. Jones. The show is continued in their memory by grandson Ronny Jones.
The movie was first held at the Cozy Theatre, which was later renamed the Ritz. When the Ritz ceased operation as a movie theater in 1988, the show was moved to the Hornbeck Theatre two blocks away.
Jones Sr. wanted every child in the area to have a chance to see a movie during the Christmas holidays.
Jones Theatres will begin its 97th year in Shawnee in 2010.
The family business operates the Cinema Centre 8, 3031 N. Harrison, and the Hornbeck and Penthouse Twin Theatre in downtown Shawnee.
Movies 6 at Shawnee Mall will become part of Jones Theatres after extensive redecorating, opening in spring 2010.
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A Shawnee holiday tradition will reach another milestone when Jones Theatres presents its 88th annual free Children’s Christmas Show at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Hornbeck Theatre, 125 N. Bell.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
On screen will be the family adventure “Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian” rated PG.
Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Robin Williams star in this comedy sequel.
The movie is free to all ages up to the theater’s 500-seat capacity.
Following the movie, Christmas candy will be distributed as guests exit.
The tradition began in 1921 with Oklahoma pioneer showman Jake Jones Sr. and continued with his son, Johnny H. Jones, and daughter, Ruby H. Jones. The show is continued in their memory by grandson Ronny Jones.
The movie was first held at the Cozy Theatre, which was later renamed the Ritz. When the Ritz ceased operation as a movie theater in 1988, the show was moved to the Hornbeck Theatre two blocks away.
Jones Sr. wanted every child in the area to have a chance to see a movie during the Christmas holidays.
Jones Theatres will begin its 97th year in Shawnee in 2010.
The family business operates the Cinema Centre 8, 3031 N. Harrison, and the Hornbeck and Penthouse Twin Theatre in downtown Shawnee.
Movies 6 at Shawnee Mall will become part of Jones Theatres after extensive redecorating, opening in spring 2010.
