The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) has announced its Holidays at The JPT series, which features a variety of holiday classic films, community businesses and organizations, and live musical performances to help guests prepare for the holiday season.
“At The JPT, we strive to make every visit an extraordinary experience, and the Holidays at The JPT series embodies that spirit. Whether it’s the glitz and glamour of Miracle on 34th Street, the thrill of Die Hard, or the heartwarming joy of Elf, each event transforms our historic theater into a festive celebration. There’s no better place to embrace the magic of the season than here at The JPT,” said Alex Whitney, General Manager of JPT.
Miracle on 34th Street (Tuesday, December 10)When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy’s, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough), who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer (Dylan McDermott), along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defense. This December, Little Chateau is bringing the glitz and glam of New York City to Jane Pickens Theater.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their city best—sequins, furs, or even festive pajamas—for a New York at Christmastime evening at the Jane Pickens Theater! Doors open at 6:00 PM, offering time to shop Little Chateau’s holiday pop-up, enjoy winter-themed cocktails, and listen to live music by the Chase Ceglie Jazz Trio before the screening of Miracle on 34th Street at 7:30 PM. For tickets and more information, click here.
Die Hard (Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30 PM)
New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise and everyone in it. Very soon, McClane realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages — but him. For tickets and more information, click here.
Eileen Ivers Live! (Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM)
Guests are invited to celebrate the season with Eileen Ivers and her band as they bring the story of Christmas to life with music, poetry, and joyful energy. The evening blends Eileen’s Irish and American roots through traditional Wren Day songs, story-filled performances, and lively roots music filled with warmth and spirit. A Grammy winner, Emmy nominee, and nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Eileen’s extraordinary career includes starring in Riverdance, performing with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and over 50 orchestras worldwide, and collaborations with artists like Sting and Hall & Oates. For tickets and more information, click here.
Elf (Sunday, December 15)
Join us for the annual screening of Elf at The JPT! Admission is free with a donation of non-perishable food items for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, a local non-profit that fights hunger, promotes health, educates young and school-aged kids, supports families, and engages seniors. Guests who come in costume will have a chance to win prizes before the screening. All attendees in costume will also receive a raffle ticket. If you can’t stay for the film, Buddy the Elf and his helpers will be outside to accept curbside food donations.
Starring Will Ferrell and James Caan, Elf has become a holiday classic, bringing laughter and warmth as it tells the story of Buddy, a North Pole toymaker, searching for his father in New York City. This family-friendly event is fun to share holiday cheer while giving back to our community. Doors open at 1:00 PM, and the film begins at 2:00 PM.For more information, click here.
Love Actually (Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 PM)
Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.
Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a Lyvely espresso martini tasting. For tickets and more information, click here.
Even more films and events will be a part of the Holidays at The JPT. Click the links below for more information.
- December 18 & 19: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Party 2024
- December 22: The Muppet Christmas Carol
- December 22:TURAS Celtic Christmas Concert
- December 23:It’s A Wonderful Life
- December 23: Polar Express
For tickets and more information, visit janepickens.com.
