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The Frisco Kid (1979) 

Wacky “Western” Wednesday 

Robert Aldrich’s yarn about a rabbi’s alliance with an outlaw en route to California in 1850. Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford. Jones: Ramon Bieri. Chief Gray Cloud: Val Bisoglio. Chief Rabbi: Leo Fuchs. Darryl: George Ralph DiCenzo. Rosalie: Penny Peyser. Matt: William Smith. 

Rated PG 

Running Time 122 minutes  

Tales of Our 250^th: A Jonesborough History Variety Show

Pay What you Can

Join the Jackson Theatre and the McKinney Center for a series of programs celebrating local history and America’s 250^th birthday. Tales of Our 250^th includes skits, historians, re-enactors, musicians, and much more in a tapestry of Jonesborough stories and community history. These events will run June-October and start at 7:00 pm. They are Pay What You Can but go ahead and reserve your seats at Jonesborough.com/tickets.

Each evening will include a scene or scenes from the original play The First and Last Town in Tennessee, written by Anne G’Fellers-Mason, which premiered earlier this year at the McKinney Center and was featured in The New York Times. Join Jonesborough historian Paul Fink, portrayed by Tim Herron, as he walks you through the big and small moments that make Jonesborough an important part of the American story.

Programming dates and times are listed below. Acts are subject to change. Each performance starts at 7pm will last about 90 minutes.

June 25^th – Embracing the Past: Historic Preservation in Jonesborough with a presentation by Dr. William Kennedy and a performance by local band The Ozone Rangers

July 23^rd – Forging a New Nation: Revolutionary War History featuring re-enactors from Sycamore Shoals and a performance by the Watauga Valley Fife and Drum Corps

August 20^th – The Road to Freedom: African American History in Jonesborough including a special presentation of the original and award-winning play Nancy, presented by the Heritage Alliance

September 24^th – The Lost State of Franklin with a presentation by Dr. William Hardy from MTSU and the stories behind the Battle of the State of Franklin with Tipton Haynes State Historic Site

October 22^nd – A House Divided: Civil War History in Jonesborough with a presentation by Dr. Tom Lee form ETSU and a performance by the 52^nd Regimental String Band

This programming is supported in part by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Join us in Downtown Jonesborough on Friday, September 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. for Downtown with Dolly, a celebration honoring the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton, our beloved Queen of Appalachia. This event is in conjunction with many other cities recognizing Dolly on nine-two-five, September 25, as communities come together to celebrate the incredible impact she has made through her music, Appalachian heritage, generosity and lifelong commitment to children’s literacy.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy special menus at participating downtown restaurants, hear Dolly’s music throughout town and take part in activities celebrating her life and legacy. Families are invited to visit the Washington County Book Bus, where children can choose a free book and participate in a variety of Dolly-themed children’s activities and crafts.

The Christopher Taylor Cabin will be transformed into Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home for the day. Visitors can step back into Appalachian life while celebrating Dolly’s deep connection to her Tennessee roots. The Heritage Alliance will also host a special Community Quilt of Many Colors project. Community members are invited to add a heartfelt message to a quilt square, which will be sewn together on-site at the cabin as a lasting tribute to the community’s celebration of Dolly.

The Cuppa, Cuppa, Cuppa Cobbler Competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of the International Storytelling Center. Contestants are invited to enter their favorite cobbler recipe, with any flavor welcome. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the entries and cast their votes for their favorite. First, second and third place winners will receive a Dolly-themed prize, along with Food City gift cards. First place will receive a $100 Food City gift card, second place will receive a $50 gift card and third place will receive a $25 gift card. The prizes are sponsored by the Jonesborough Tourism Department. For complete competition details and information on how to enter, visit https://townofjonesborough.regfox.com/cuppa-cuppa-cuppa-cobbler-competition-registration.

Be sure to visit Jonesborough’s Storybook Trail, located just behind the International Storytelling Center at Jimmy Neil Smith Park. Children will be able to pick up copies of Imagination Library books to take home and enjoy.

The Jackson Theatre will also celebrate with free showings (no ticket required) of Steel Magnolias at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 8:30 p.m. showing will be dependent upon weather conditions for Music on the Square. Monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the Jonesborough/Washington County Library.

The celebration will also coincide with the final Music on the Square of the season, giving visitors even more reason to spend the evening in Downtown Jonesborough. A beloved Jonesborough summer tradition, Music on the Square brings live outdoor music to the heart of downtown, and local folk band YARN will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 25, on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse for the season finale.

The Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association (JAMA) will also be on-site during Music on the Square from 7 to 9 p.m., collecting donations to support the local food pantry. Community members are encouraged to stop by and help support local families in need.

From music and food to books, crafts, Appalachian traditions, and community connections, Downtown with Dolly will be a day filled with the heart, humor and joy that Dolly Parton has shared with generations. Come celebrate Dolly, celebrate Appalachia and celebrate the power of a community coming together, nine-two-five style!

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Robert Harling adapted and expanded his stage hit, a character study set in small-town Louisiana that celebrates friendship among a group of strong-willed women who discuss their lives- especially the shortcomings of their men- at Truvy’s beauty salon. Julia Roberts earned her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of stubborn Shelby. Harling costars as the minister.

Rated PG

Running Time 118 minutes

Join us in Downtown Jonesborough on Friday, September 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. for Downtown with Dolly, a celebration honoring the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton, our beloved Queen of Appalachia. This event is in conjunction with many other cities recognizing Dolly on nine-two-five, September 25, as communities come together to celebrate the incredible impact she has made through her music, Appalachian heritage, generosity and lifelong commitment to children’s literacy.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy special menus at participating downtown restaurants, hear Dolly’s music throughout town and take part in activities celebrating her life and legacy. Families are invited to visit the Washington County Book Bus, where children can choose a free book and participate in a variety of Dolly-themed children’s activities and crafts.

The Christopher Taylor Cabin will be transformed into Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home for the day. Visitors can step back into Appalachian life while celebrating Dolly’s deep connection to her Tennessee roots. The Heritage Alliance will also host a special Community Quilt of Many Colors project. Community members are invited to add a heartfelt message to a quilt square, which will be sewn together on-site at the cabin as a lasting tribute to the community’s celebration of Dolly.

The Cuppa, Cuppa, Cuppa Cobbler Competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of the International Storytelling Center. Contestants are invited to enter their favorite cobbler recipe, with any flavor welcome. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the entries and cast their votes for their favorite. First, second and third place winners will receive a Dolly-themed prize, along with Food City gift cards. First place will receive a $100 Food City gift card, second place will receive a $50 gift card and third place will receive a $25 gift card. The prizes are sponsored by the Jonesborough Tourism Department. For complete competition details and information on how to enter, visit https://townofjonesborough.regfox.com/cuppa-cuppa-cuppa-cobbler-competition-registration.

Be sure to visit Jonesborough’s Storybook Trail, located just behind the International Storytelling Center at Jimmy Neil Smith Park. Children will be able to pick up copies of Imagination Library books to take home and enjoy.

The Jackson Theatre will also celebrate with free showings (no ticket required) of Steel Magnolias at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 8:30 p.m. showing will be dependent upon weather conditions for Music on the Square. Monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the Jonesborough/Washington County Library.

The celebration will also coincide with the final Music on the Square of the season, giving visitors even more reason to spend the evening in Downtown Jonesborough. A beloved Jonesborough summer tradition, Music on the Square brings live outdoor music to the heart of downtown, and local folk band YARN will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 25, on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse for the season finale.

The Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association (JAMA) will also be on-site during Music on the Square from 7 to 9 p.m., collecting donations to support the local food pantry. Community members are encouraged to stop by and help support local families in need.

From music and food to books, crafts, Appalachian traditions, and community connections, Downtown with Dolly will be a day filled with the heart, humor and joy that Dolly Parton has shared with generations. Come celebrate Dolly, celebrate Appalachia and celebrate the power of a community coming together, nine-two-five style!

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Robert Harling adapted and expanded his stage hit, a character study set in small-town Louisiana that celebrates friendship among a group of strong-willed women who discuss their lives- especially the shortcomings of their men- at Truvy’s beauty salon. Julia Roberts earned her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of stubborn Shelby. Harling costars as the minister.

Rated PG

Running Time 118 minutes

Join us in Downtown Jonesborough on Friday, September 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. for Downtown with Dolly, a celebration honoring the life, music and legacy of Dolly Parton, our beloved Queen of Appalachia. This event is in conjunction with many other cities recognizing Dolly on nine-two-five, September 25, as communities come together to celebrate the incredible impact she has made through her music, Appalachian heritage, generosity and lifelong commitment to children’s literacy.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy special menus at participating downtown restaurants, hear Dolly’s music throughout town and take part in activities celebrating her life and legacy. Families are invited to visit the Washington County Book Bus, where children can choose a free book and participate in a variety of Dolly-themed children’s activities and crafts.

The Christopher Taylor Cabin will be transformed into Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home for the day. Visitors can step back into Appalachian life while celebrating Dolly’s deep connection to her Tennessee roots. The Heritage Alliance will also host a special Community Quilt of Many Colors project. Community members are invited to add a heartfelt message to a quilt square, which will be sewn together on-site at the cabin as a lasting tribute to the community’s celebration of Dolly.

The Cuppa, Cuppa, Cuppa Cobbler Competition will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of the International Storytelling Center. Contestants are invited to enter their favorite cobbler recipe, with any flavor welcome. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample the entries and cast their votes for their favorite. First, second and third place winners will receive a Dolly-themed prize, along with Food City gift cards. First place will receive a $100 Food City gift card, second place will receive a $50 gift card and third place will receive a $25 gift card. The prizes are sponsored by the Jonesborough Tourism Department. For complete competition details and information on how to enter, visit https://townofjonesborough.regfox.com/cuppa-cuppa-cuppa-cobbler-competition-registration.

Be sure to visit Jonesborough’s Storybook Trail, located just behind the International Storytelling Center at Jimmy Neil Smith Park. Children will be able to pick up copies of Imagination Library books to take home and enjoy.

The Jackson Theatre will also celebrate with free showings (no ticket required) of Steel Magnolias at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 8:30 p.m. showing will be dependent upon weather conditions for Music on the Square. Monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the Jonesborough/Washington County Library.

The celebration will also coincide with the final Music on the Square of the season, giving visitors even more reason to spend the evening in Downtown Jonesborough. A beloved Jonesborough summer tradition, Music on the Square brings live outdoor music to the heart of downtown, and local folk band YARN will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 25, on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse for the season finale.

The Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association (JAMA) will also be on-site during Music on the Square from 7 to 9 p.m., collecting donations to support the local food pantry. Community members are encouraged to stop by and help support local families in need.

From music and food to books, crafts, Appalachian traditions, and community connections, Downtown with Dolly will be a day filled with the heart, humor and joy that Dolly Parton has shared with generations. Come celebrate Dolly, celebrate Appalachia and celebrate the power of a community coming together, nine-two-five style!

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Robert Harling adapted and expanded his stage hit, a character study set in small-town Louisiana that celebrates friendship among a group of strong-willed women who discuss their lives- especially the shortcomings of their men- at Truvy’s beauty salon. Julia Roberts earned her first Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of stubborn Shelby. Harling costars as the minister.

Rated PG

Running Time 118 minutes

The Met: Live in HD series has made the Met the world’s leading provider of alternative cinema content and the only arts institution with an ongoing global series of this scale. When the series launched in 2006, the Met was the first arts company to experiment with alternative cinema content. Since then, the program has expanded, with more than 33 million tickets sold to date and robust attendance in five global cinema markets: the United States, Germany, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. In North America, weekend box office ratings also remain strong, often placing Live in HD presentations—with only one showing—among the weekend’s top-grossing films. The 2026–27 season marks the 20th anniversary of the Live in HD program. The Met: Live in HD series has increased accessibility to Met performances for audiences around the world. With a global average ticket price of $23, the series has made world-class performances accessible to millions of opera lovers each season.

 

Met artists and celebrity opera lovers serve as hosts for the Live in HD series, providing background on the operas, introducing exciting behind-the-scenes features, and conducting live interviews with stars, crew, and production teams. Tickets for the 2026–27 Live in HD season will go on sale in the United States and Canada in July 2026, with international ticketing dates varying from country to country. Respective ticketing dates will be announced separately by individual distributors.

 

The Met: Live in HD series is made possible by a generous grant from its founding sponsor, the Neubauer Family Foundation. Digital support of The Met: Live in HD is provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Met: Live in HD series is in partnership with Rolex.

 

Within months of their initial live transmissions, the Live in HD programs are shown on PBS in the United States. The PBS series Great Performances at the Met is produced in association with PBS and the WNET Group.

 

For more information about The Met: Live in HD, visit metopera.org/hd.

 

Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration

The Metropolitan Opera celebrates two decades of The Met: Live in HD with a special onscreen presentation, hosted by Renée Fleming, featuring unforgettable moments from the company’s collection of more than 185 extraordinary performances.

 

Mozart

Così fan tutte

Live from the Met in theaters: Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love returns in Phelim McDermott’s Coney Island–inspired production that sets the uproarious story at a 1950s boardwalk amusement park. Maestro Nimrod David Pfeffer conducts.

 

Verdi

Macbeth

Live from the Met in theaters: Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists, baritone Quinn Kelsey and soprano Lise Davidsen, star as Shakespeare’s scheming couple in a powerful new production by director Louisa Proske. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.

 

Saint-Saëns

Samson et Dalila

Live from the Met in theaters: Saint-Saëns’s grand operatic take on the biblical tale returns with mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley in the title roles. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Darko Tresnjak’s epic production.

 

Puccini

La Fanciulla del West

Live from the Met in theaters: Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns with a new staging by celebrated British director Richard Jones. Soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė makes an important Met debut as Minnie, alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as Dick Johnson and Christoper Maltman as Jack Rance. Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts.

 

Kevin Puts / Libretto by Mark Campbell

Silent Night

Live from the Met in theaters: Kevin Puts’s Pulitzer Prize–winning opera premieres at the Met, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy. Debuting maestro Dalia Stasevska conducts an evocative staging by James Robinson.

 

Massenet

Manon

Live from the Met in theaters: Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama, opposite tenor Matthew Polenzani as Manon’s idealistic lover, the Chevalier des Grieux, in Laurent Pelly’s breathtaking Belle Époque production. Maestro Yves Abel conducts.

 

Verdi

Otello

Live from the Met in theaters: Tenor Brian Jagde stars in the tour-de-force title role of Verdi’s monumental Shakespearean drama—one of the pinnacles of Italian opera—alongside soprano Ailyn Pérez as Desdemona in Bartlett Sher’s production. Michele Mariotti leads the full forces of the Met Orchestra and Chorus in the exhilarating score.

 

Wagner

Parsifal

Live from the Met in theaters: Wagner’s transcendent final opera returns in François Girard’s acclaimed production. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a cast of Wagnerian superstars, including tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča as Kundry, and baritone Peter Mattei as Amfortas.

 

Bizet

Carmen (ENCORE)

In celebration of 20 years of The Met: Live HD, the iconic 2010 performance of Bizet’s masterpiece returns to cinemas, starring mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča in the title role and tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, in his debut season, conducts Richard Eyre’s beloved production.

 

Mozart

The Magic Flute (ENCORE)

The Met’s abridged, English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute made history in December 2006 as the first-ever Live in HD transmission. This historic performance of Julie Taymor’s magical production returns to cinemas this holiday season for a special encore presentation.

 

Puccini

Tosca (ENCORE)

In celebration of 20 years of The Met: Live HD, the electrifying 2024 performance of Puccini’s Tosca returns to cinemas, starring soprano Lise Davidsen in the title role, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and baritone Quinn Kelsey as Scarpia, with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium.

 

 TIckets on sale at thejacksontheatre.com.