The Magic Lantern

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We show Classic Films ranging from the early days of cinema to today, and offer Special Event screenings for groups and organizations across Eastern Iowa!

UPCOMING MOVIE ALERT! Join us next Wednesday July 22nd at 7pm for another Magic Lantern movie night, as we screen this 1...
07/18/2026

UPCOMING MOVIE ALERT! Join us next Wednesday July 22nd at 7pm for another Magic Lantern movie night, as we screen this 1987 CLASSIC! (Rated PG) Doors open at 6:30pm, popcorn and candy for purchase!

You won’t want to miss next week’s screening of this 1984 CLASSIC! (Rated PG)Let’s KICK IT!Doors open at 6:30pm with som...
07/11/2026

You won’t want to miss next week’s screening of this 1984 CLASSIC! (Rated PG)
Let’s KICK IT!

Doors open at 6:30pm with some fun Pre-Show entertainment!

Come on out to The Amana Performing Arts Center Wednesday night, July 8th to catch the next Magic Lantern show! Doors op...
07/06/2026

Come on out to The Amana Performing Arts Center Wednesday night, July 8th to catch the next Magic Lantern show! Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts rolling at 7pm!

A scientist father invents a machine that accidentally miniaturizes his kids to the size of insects, in this 1989 Classic (Rated PG)

HELLO… MCFLY!!! Don’t miss this week’s classic movie playing at The Amana Performing Arts Center Wednesday July 1st, 7pm...
06/29/2026

HELLO… MCFLY!!! Don’t miss this week’s classic movie playing at The Amana Performing Arts Center Wednesday July 1st, 7pm!

Don’t forget to set your time dials to Wednesday June 24th, 2026 at The Amana Performing Arts Center for this 1985 Class...
06/21/2026

Don’t forget to set your time dials to Wednesday June 24th, 2026 at The Amana Performing Arts Center for this 1985 Classic Movie! This going to be heavy!

Get ready for another classic 80’s film from The Magic Lantern, Wednesday June 17th! You won’t want to miss this tale of...
06/14/2026

Get ready for another classic 80’s film from The Magic Lantern, Wednesday June 17th! You won’t want to miss this tale of adventure, romance, sword fights, screeching eels and giants! Missing this movie would be INCONCEIVABLE!!

Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7pm. We’ll have the popcorn ready!!

It’s MOVIE NIGHT! 7pm! Come out and see tonight’s screening at The Amana Performing Arts Center of a 1982 film that is s...
06/10/2026

It’s MOVIE NIGHT! 7pm! Come out and see tonight’s screening at The Amana Performing Arts Center of a 1982 film that is sure to be an EXTRA fun time!

Doors open at 6:30pm with a pre-show short film, and get some fresh hot popcorn too! 🍿 just follow the trail of Reese’s Pieces, and spend your evening with us!

Coming up next, Wednesday June 10th at The Amana Performing Arts Center See this award winning film on the big screen! I...
06/07/2026

Coming up next, Wednesday June 10th at The Amana Performing Arts Center See this award winning film on the big screen! It will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Grab your pals, get on your bikes and ride… no, FLY over to Amana! Doors open at 6:30pm, film at 7pm!

The NEW (to us!) retro popcorn machine was pumping out plenty of fresh hot popcorn tonight at The Amana Performing Arts ...
06/04/2026

The NEW (to us!) retro popcorn machine was pumping out plenty of fresh hot popcorn tonight at The Amana Performing Arts Center!

Make every Wednesday night your Movie Night with The Magic Lantern! Next week’s screening, June 10th, will be another classic 80’s movie, and it will be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

“Elliot… Phone Home!” 👽

Get ready for a family-friendly adventure this Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm! “Remember the 80’s?” Summer Movie Spectacular...
06/01/2026

Get ready for a family-friendly adventure this Wednesday, June 3rd at 7pm!

“Remember the 80’s?” Summer Movie Spectacular kicks off on the big screen at The Amana Performing Arts Center No need to purchase tickets! Only a recommended donation of just $5! Ye won’t find a finer treasure, me hearties!

Doors open at 6:30pm with a little pre-show entertainment AND get some fresh hot popcorn from our retro popcorn machine!

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Amana, IA
52208

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