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Award-winning Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax brings his acclaimed one-man show Meet Abraham Lincoln to The Jackson Theatre on Saturday, July 11th for an educational performance.

Designed for families, students, and history enthusiasts of all ages, Meet Abraham Lincoln offers an interactive introduction to the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States. Audiences will hear stories from Lincoln’s life and have the opportunity to ask questions, creating a unique and engaging experience for young learners and curious minds alike.

With anecdotes both heart-warming and heart-rending, Abraham Lincoln recounts the extraordinary arc of his life — from his difficult frontier childhood to the marriage, family, and legal and legislative successes that eventually elevated him to the presidency. Woven throughout are some of Lincoln’s most enduring speeches, including Lincoln’s Lecture on Law, the House Divided speech, the Second Inaugural Address, and the show’s powerful finale, The Gettysburg Address.

Part performance, part historical reflection, Meet Abraham Lincoln is entertaining, educational, humorous, and poignant — leaving audiences with a deeper appreciation for the wit, compassion, and statesmanship of the sixteenth president of the United States.

Award-winning Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax brings his acclaimed one-man show An Evening with Abraham Lincoln to The Jackson Theatre on Saturday, July 11th.

 A powerful blend of history, theatre, and storytelling comes to the stage with An Evening with Abraham Lincoln, a seventy-five-minute solo performance that illuminates one of America’s most iconic leaders through humor, humanity, and unforgettable oratory.

With anecdotes both heart-warming and heart-rending, Abraham Lincoln recounts the extraordinary arc of his life — from his difficult frontier childhood to the marriage, family, and legal and legislative successes that eventually elevated him to the presidency. Woven throughout are some of Lincoln’s most enduring speeches, including Lincoln’s Lecture on Law, the House Divided speech, the Second Inaugural Address, and the show’s powerful finale, The Gettysburg Address.

Part performance, part historical reflection, An Evening with Abraham Lincoln is entertaining, educational, humorous, and poignant — leaving audiences with a deeper appreciation for the wit, compassion, and statesmanship of the sixteenth president of the United States.

Gettysburg (1993)

America 250: 1776- 2026

Epic account of the pivotal, three-day Civil War battle inJuly 1863. Tom Berenger, Martin Sheen. Col. Joshua Chamberlain: Jeff Daniels.Gen. Lewis Armistead: Richard Jordan. Gen. John Buford: Sam Elliott. Gen.George Pickett: Stephen Lang. Gen. Richard B. Garnett: Andrew Prine. Lt. ThomasChamberlain: C. Thomas Howell. Written and directed by Ronald F. Maxwell. Fromthe novel by Michael Shaara.

Rated PG

Running Time 244 minutes

Sixteen Candles (1984)

80’s classics 

A girl's sixteenth birthday is forgotten by her family whoare distracted by the upcoming wedding of her older sister, and to compoundthings, she has a crush on a popular older classmate and is suffering theunwanted attentions of a sophomoric geek.

Rated PG

Running Time 93 minutes

A Star is Born (2018)

A Star is Born stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper(American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) and multipleaward-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leadingrole in a major motion picture. Cooper helms the drama, marking his directorialdebut. In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musicianJackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally(Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer…until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off,the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights anongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Rated R

Running Time 135 minutes

Sherlock Jr.  (1924) x R.E.M. Silent Synced

 Speakeasy Cinema

Pay What You Can

Silent Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rockmusic to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. Buster Keaton’s 1924comedy classic is reimagined with R.E.M. 's alt-rock masterpieces Monster(1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996). In this sublime comedy teeteringbetween reality and illusion, Buster Keaton stars as a film projectionist whodreams of becoming a detective. He uses his limited skills when he is framed bya rival for stealing his girlfriend’s father’s pocket watch. Keaton reportedlybroke his neck performing one of the many dangerous practical stunts in thefilm. Whether you’re a movie lover or a rock music fan this is an experienceyou won’t want to miss!!

Not Rated

Running Time 45 minutes