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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!

Grab your ruby slippers and head on down the Yellow Brick Road to enjoy this timeless classic film! (Rated G, 1939) Wedn...
09/04/2026

Grab your ruby slippers and head on down the Yellow Brick Road to enjoy this timeless classic film! (Rated G, 1939) Wednesday September 9th at The Amana Performing Arts Center! Doors open at 6:30pm, film at 7pm!

UPCOMING MOVIE ALERT! Wednesday September 2nd, we’re bringing this legendary thriller to the BIG SCREEN! (1975-Rated PG)...
08/29/2026

UPCOMING MOVIE ALERT! Wednesday September 2nd, we’re bringing this legendary thriller to the BIG SCREEN! (1975-Rated PG) Film starts at 7pm!

Coming this Wednesday August 26th, an epic fantasy adventure you won’t want to miss on the big screen! (1984 Rated PG)
08/24/2026

Coming this Wednesday August 26th, an epic fantasy adventure you won’t want to miss on the big screen! (1984 Rated PG)

Join us this Wednesday August 19th at the Amana Performing Arts Center for another fantastic movie night!Max is a scaven...
08/17/2026

Join us this Wednesday August 19th at the Amana Performing Arts Center for another fantastic movie night!

Max is a scavenger in the wastelands of a post-apocalyptic Australia, when he happens up on a corrupted market town lead by a merciless ROCK STAR! Will he survive the battle arena known as The Thunderdome??

Find out this Wednesday! Film at 7pm!

Join us next Wednesday August 12th at The Amana Performing Arts Center for this magical fantasy adventure from 1986! (Ra...
08/07/2026

Join us next Wednesday August 12th at The Amana Performing Arts Center for this magical fantasy adventure from 1986! (Rated PG)

A teenage girl travels to a mystical realm to rescue her baby brother from the clutches of a menacing Goblin King! Cue the muppet creatures, catchy musical numbers, and 80’s Rock Star hair!

Film at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm! Wear your best 80’s style and claim a free bag of popcorn!

Calling all Adventurers!! Don’t miss this Wednesday August 5th screening that kicks off a full month of Adventure Movies...
08/02/2026

Calling all Adventurers!! Don’t miss this Wednesday August 5th screening that kicks off a full month of Adventure Movies! You will have a whip-cracking good time seeing this 1981 classic! (Rated PG)

PLUS, wear your best Adventure outfit to the screening to claim your free bag of popcorn!!

Hop into your customized Winnebago starship and fly on over to Amana this Wednesday July 29th for this hilarious 1987 mo...
07/26/2026

Hop into your customized Winnebago starship and fly on over to Amana this Wednesday July 29th for this hilarious 1987 movie screening! (Rated PG) Doors open at 6:30, film at 7pm!

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)

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