Movies and More

The Fallon Theatre has a full weekend of films lined up this Friday and Saturday, offering everything from family comedy to one of the most ambitious historical epics ever made.

At 6 p.m. both nights, families are invited to enjoy “Night at the Museum” (2006), the adventure comedy starring Ben Stiller as a night guard who discovers that the exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History come to life after dark. Dinosaurs, Roman soldiers, and cavemen all join the fun in a film filled with joyful chaos. Rated PG, it runs 1 hour and 48 minutes.

At 7 p.m., thanks to the sponsorship of Josh Berney of Berney Realty Ltd., the theatre will present “Gettysburg” (1993), Ronald F. Maxwell’s sweeping retelling of one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. Because of its length and scope, the film will be shown in two parts over the weekend. Part One screens Friday and runs 2 hours and 22 minutes, covering the days leading up to the battle and the fierce fighting of the first two days. Part Two screens Saturday and runs 1 hour and 52 minutes, bringing the story to its powerful conclusion. Rated PG, the full film runs 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Looking ahead, the Coalition for Senior Citizens will host its Third Friday Matinee on Friday, April 17 at 1 p.m., featuring “The Intern” (2015), starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Seniors 60 and older will receive a free small popcorn and a small drink, and the free showing is open to the entire community.

One of the theatre’s most anticipated spring events arrives on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m., when the Toiyabe Chamber Music Society returns with its Loneliest Road Chamber Music Project. The Berkelium String Quartet from Berkeley, California, will open its Nevada tour on the Fallon Theatre stage with a program featuring Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden,” a new composition by Daniel Darmesin Flanagan, and a Beethoven quartet, accompanied by projected images. Admission is by donation, and children are welcome.

Summer programming continues with Ventura Highway – The Music of America on Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The concert features the rich harmonies and classic sound of America, with tickets priced at $10.

The Fallon Theatre remains committed to keeping its doors open and screens lit for the community, offering free moviegoing whenever possible. Concessions, including fresh popcorn and classic treats, are available. For information about hosting celebrations or placing a message on the marquee, call 775‑423‑6210 or email [email protected].