Frank Banko Cinema’s Summer Classics Film Series Blasts Off May 1

Those looking for movie blasts from the past can head to the Frank Banko Cinema in Bethlehem for this year’s Summer Classics Film Series. The 14-film series runs Wednesday nights from May 1 through July 31 at 7:15 p.m.

The classic films that will be shown include 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope (PG), 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop (R), 1949’s On the Town (NR), 1994’s Speed (R), 1964’s Viva Las Vegas (NR), 1984’s Footloose (PG), 1954’s Carmen Jones (NR), 1988’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (PG), 1954’s Rear Window (PG), 1954’s Sabrina (NR), 1994’s Crooklyn (PG-13), 2004’s The Notebook (PG-13), 1954’s Creature from the Black Lagoon (G) and 1975’s Jaws (PG).

General admission tickets are $11, while tickets for ages 25 and under are $8.50. Senior and ArtsQuest member tickets are $7.50. Tickets can be purchased online at SteelStacks.org or at the box office.

The Summer Classics Film Series is presented by ArtsQuest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing local and regional access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences through the arts.

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