Tickets are almost sold out for the Downton Abbey Opening Night Gala on Friday, May 20, sponsored by First National Bank. Deadline for online tickets is May 13; get yours now before it’s too late. We are limiting ticket sales to 100 to keep us within a safe capacity so that all can enjoy the first night of the film. A few tickets may be available the night of the show but call first to be sure: 633-0438.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Champagne will be flowing in the lobby, and each person will get their own individual tray of hors d’oeuvres to take to their seat. Join the fun of the costume contest by dressing up in the flapper style of the 1920s, as though you were going to a wedding. One of the main features of this new Downton Abbey film is the wedding of widower Tom Branson and maid Lucy Smith. A parade of costumes will start at 6:30 p.m. and three prizes will be awarded for Best Period Style. First prize is four movie tickets, second prize is two movie tickets and third prize is one ticket

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes “Downton Abbey: A New Era” set in the years 1928-29. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa.

And word has it that Lady Mary allows a film company to make a ‘moving picture’ at the grand estate … it’s the modern thing to do,” she says. The family is appalled.

Masks are no longer required, but highly recommended when arriving and moving around the theater. Once in your seat you may remove your mask if you wish.

“Downton Abbey” is rated PG and runs 2 hours and 5 minutes and continues Saturday, May 21, through Thursday, June 2, nightly at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Our summer hours start Memorial Day, so we will be open Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31.