News Release

GOSHEN — The Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., has released its February and March monthly event calendar. For more information, contact the Goshen Theater box office by calling (574) 312-3701 or by emailing [email protected]. Box office hours are 12-4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.

Thursday, Feb. 1- Sunday, Feb. 25: Visual Arts Series: The Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County

Stop in at the Goshen Theater Lobby to view the outstanding works of local and county-wide young artists from The Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County. Artists’ works may be viewed during weekly Box Office hours and all public events. Come celebrate their creativity!

Thursday, Feb. 1- Tuesday, March 5: Acting and Musical Theater Studios: Second Session Registration Open Now

Goshen Theater Drama Club’s second session of Acting and Musical Theater Studio classes begins March 4 and 5. Acting Studios will focus on improv and devised theater. Students will create original works as an ensemble to be performed at the Spring Showcase on May 31. Acting classes meet every Monday, March 4-May 31. See class schedule below:

Mondays:
3:30-5 p.m. 7-9 year olds
5-6:30 p.m. 10-12 year olds
6:30-8 p.m. 13-18 year olds

Musical theater students will work to hone their trip-threat skills as they sing, dance, and act in a Musical setting. Students will perform the musical numbers they’ve learned at the Spring Showcase on May 31. Classes meet every Tuesday, March 5-May 31. See class schedule below:

Tuesdays:
4:30-6 p.m. 8-18 year olds

Financial aid, multi-class and family discounts are available. Register for classes here. Contact [email protected] or (574) 312-3701 for more information.

7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9: Free Movie: Soul

Join in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater on Friday, Feb. 9, for a free movie night showing of “Soul” at 7 p.m.

Summary: Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz — and he’s good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

Rated: PG

Run Time: 1h 30m

Admission to this event is free, but donations are encouraged. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the bar and concession stand will be open. This event is sponsored by The Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County.

8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16: Moonlight & Moonshine: A Speakeasy Soiree

Join Art House and Goshen Theater for an evening of live music, prohibition-era cocktails, dancing, and more! It’s gonna be the cat’s meow. Your $30 ticket includes appetizers, entertainment and a few additional surprises. 1920’s attire is encouraged but not required.

3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17: DES Dance Company Showcase

Join DES Dance Company before they begin their competition season. Featuring brand new pieces, never before seen. Tickets for floor level are $15, with balcony and obstructed view tickets at $14. Seating is limited so reserve your tickets today.

Tickets go on sale soon, so keep checking back!

7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25: Phoenix Performing Arts Presents “Tuck Everlasting”

Phoenix Performing Arts will be presenting Tuck Everlasting in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theatre 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.

Summary: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck family does she get more than she could have imagined. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

5-8 p.m. Friday, March 1: Goshen Community Volunteer Night

Wouldn’t it be great to have a large group of organizations who frequently are in need of volunteers together with a large group of people who like to volunteer in the same space at the same time? Well, that’s the goal and we are looking to you to help us make that happen!

Volunteers
What to expect:

• Attendees will be given a program upon entry and encouraged to watch a short video in the Miller Auditorium to see what our organizations have to offer.
• Pick up some complimentary snacks and a beverages as you visit tables of the organizations you are interested in working with.
• Mingle with other volunteers throughout the evening, and get to know your fellow community members who are making a difference.
• Attendees will be given raffle tickets from each of the tables they sign up to volunteer with that evening.
• At the end of the night each organization will draw a name(s) for their prize(s) and contact the individual to make arrangements to drop off/pick up the prize.
• Come and go as you please.

Organizations
Registration closes Monday, Feb. 26.

How this will be good for your organization:

• Information table – your organization will be provided a table, where you can meet and greet potential volunteers, sign up interested individuals and pass out your swag.
• Video presentation – send us a 1 minute video commercial that we will have looping on the main screen and throughout the theater. You’ll have the opportunity to tell attendees exactly what you are looking for in a volunteer or what kinds of services you provide. (Specifications will be provided upon registration.)
• Advertising – your logo will be included on event flyers, event website postings and event facebook pages. We will also list your organization name, contact person, email and phone numbers, and your organization’s mission in a program that will be provided to each attendee.
• List of participants – after the event we will provide you with a list of participants, their contact information and what types of volunteer opportunities they are interested in.

How you can contribute:

• Table sponsors – we are asking For-Profit organizations to make a $50 contribution help cover the cost of snacks and beverages
• Raffle prize donations – we would like everyone to bring something that can be used as a raffle prize. It can be anything from a $5 gift card to a local establishment, a t-shirt or mug with your logo, to a whole $50 gift basket themed of your choice.
• Market the event – help spread the word that the event is taking place! Share Facebook events & posts, pass out flyers, share on your websites and invite others to participate.

Organizations can register here. For more information, contact [email protected].

Saturday, March 2: Oscar Shorts Screenings

Join in the Miller Auditorium to screen the 2024 Oscars shorts nominations.

Schedule:
1:30 p.m. animated shorts
4:30 p.m. documentary shorts
8 p.m. live action shorts

Tickets are $10 per shorts block or $25 for a full day pass. Buy your ticket here.

3 p.m. Sunday, March 3: Fables Books And Goshen Theater Present: Dr. Seuss Day: Showcase And Celebration

Fables Books and Goshen Theater invite you to join in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater on Sunday, March 3, for the “Dr. Seuss Day: Showcase & Celebration!” The celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. that afternoon. There will be spectacular performances by the Goshen Theater Acting and Musical Theater Students, special live readings given by some of Goshen’s best, and we’ll learn a little about Dr. Seuss’ life and works from Fables Books.

Tickets are $10/person, and children 12 and under receive free entry.

Fables Books will have a special book display in the lobby of the theater to purchase your favorite Dr. Seuss book  before and after the celebration. Don’t forget to get some popcorn or candy at the concession stand!

Tickets go on sale soon, so keep checking back.

7 p.m. Friday, March 8: Free Movie Night: The Lorax

Join in the Miller Auditorium for a free movie night showing of “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.”

Summary: Twelve-year-old Ted (Zac Efron) lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no flowers or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. Ted would very much like to win the heart of Audrey (Taylor Swift), the girl of his dreams, but to do this, he must find that which she most desires: a Truffula tree. To get it, Ted delves into the story of the Lorax (Danny DeVito), once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler (Ed Helms), who let greed overtake his respect for nature.

Rated: PG

Run Time: 1h 26m

Admission to this event is free, but donations are encouraged. Doors open at 6:15pm, and the bar and concession stand will be open. This event is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 And Saturday, March 16: Phoenix Performing Arts Presents: Junie B. Jones Jr.

Join Phoenix Performing Arts as they present “Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical” in the Miller Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.

Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store. Based on the delightful adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling children’s books. Be prepared to laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones and all of her friends!

Saturday, March 23: Art House Presents: Goshen And Dragons

Whether you are a new or long-time player, take part in great adventures playing Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition with old and new friends alike, guided by Dungeon Masters from around the area.

Doors open at 9 a.m. and the first session starts at 10 a.m. Tickets are limited so get them fast, order now here. You must be 12 years old or older to participate in the event. All participants 12 to 17 require an adult or guardian present during the event.

All tickets will include admission to a post-event film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”. Miniature Figurines to “paint and take” will be available during certain sessions as well as a character creation workshop guided by experienced DMs. All passes include a set of dice and access to pre-filled character sheets.

Tickets start at $25 for a Half Day Pass, $40 for a Day Pass, and $75 for an All Access Pass. The All Access pass includes a custom-made dice set, preferred seating for the post-event movie and a complimentary snack and drink.

Tickets are also available for purchase for children ages 12-17. Half-day passes for children are $20 and full day passes are $35. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult.

Day-off schedule:
Doors open/welcome:  9 a.m.
Session 1:  10 a.m. to noon
Session 2: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Session 3: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Session 4: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Screening of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”: 10 p.m.

Ticket options:

All Access Pass – $75
With an All Access Pass, you will receive:

• Full day of D&D sessions
• Custom made dice
• Character sheet
• Food and drink vouchers
• Early access and priority seating to film screening

Day Pass – $40
With a Day Pass, you will receive:

• Full day of D&D sessions
• Dice
• Character sheet
• Access to film screening

Half Day Pass – $25
With a Half-Day Pass, you will receive:

• Half day of D&D sessions
• Dice
• Character Sheet
• Access to film screening

Kid’s Day Pass – $35 (Ages 12-17)
With a Kid’s Day Pass, you will receive:

• Full day of D&D sessions
• Dice
• Character sheet
• Access to film screening

Kid’s Half Day Pass – $20 (Ages 12-17)
With a Kid’s Half Day Pass, you will receive:

• Half day of D&D sessions
• Dice
• Character sheet
• Access to film screening

The event is open for all 12 and older to participate. All participants 12-17 require an adult or guardian present during the event.

9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23: Art House Presents: Film Screening “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”

Join as we cap a day full of adventure at the Goshen Theater with a showing of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” at 10 p.m. in the Miller Auditorium.

Summary: A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 2h 40m

Admission is free but a donation of $10 is encouraged. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., at which time the bar and concession stand will be open. The showing of this movie is the finale to the Goshen Art House third annual Goshen & Dragons D&D event, but is open to anyone in the community who wants to join.