Fallon Theatre plans weekend visit to 'Planet 51'

Spring is in the air and we have some great movies for those spring evenings and remember they are free thanks for all our sponsors, sustaining members and volunteers.

This weekend we have, playing Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., the 2009 family animated adventure film “Planet 51.” When astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker lands on Planet 51, he thinks he is the first life form to set foot there. He gets the surprise of his life when he learns that it is inhabited by little green people who live in an idyllic version of 1950s America — complete with a universal fear of alien invasion.

Voices provided by Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Jessica Biel and Gary Oldman.

Our second feature each evening, starting at 7 p.m. is the 1998 cult favorite “The Big Lebowski.” Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski is mistaken for Jeffrey Lebowski, who is The Big Lebowski. Which explains why he's roughed up and his precious rug ruined. In search of recompense, the Dude tracks down his namesake, who offers him a job. His wife has been kidnapped and he needs a reliable bagman, aided and hindered by his pals Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam vet, and Donny, master of stupidity.

Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore.

Mark your calendar this April for some great special events and one more at the end of March.

On March 28 and March 29 at 7 p.m. is “The Living Last Supper” is on our historic stage and presented to you by Victory Baptist Church and The Fallon Theatre — admission is free.

On April 6 at 7 p.m., we have great family Stand Up Comedy when comedian Lee Hardin takes our historic stage. Don't miss this night of fun and laughter.

Tickets are only $20 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at www.fallontheatre.com.

Then join us April 13 for Heritage of the West — a day of histories, poetry, music and stories. The program starts at noon and admission is free. The day features Native American dancers, cowboy poetry, Chautauqua, western songs, Mexicana dance group, old classic country songs and much more.

We also will be premiering a new movie on the March 27 — more details on that next week.

Hope to see you at the movies.