🎬 Lights, Camera, Arizona!
Join Peoria Arts & Culture for the 2nd annual Made in Arizona Film Series, celebrating classic films with ties to the Grand Canyon State! From June through October, enjoy a different film each month—screened on the second Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Willow Room at the Peoria Main Library (8463 W. Monroe St.).
✨ Admission is free! No reservations required, but seating is limited and first come, first served.
Each film kicks off with a brief introduction and wraps with a thoughtful post-film discussion led by Jeannie Berg, Film and Media Production faculty at Glendale Community College.
🎞️ Film Lineup:
July 12 – Oklahoma! (1955)
Though set in the Midwest, this musical classic was shot in Arizona’s scenic countryside. Expect romance, rivalry, and unforgettable songs.
August 9 – McClintock (1963)
John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara shine in this western-comedy filmed at Old Tucson Studios, full of slapstick humor and spirited family dynamics.
September 13 – Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
Filmed in Tucson and directed by Martin Scorsese, this drama follows a widow’s journey to rebuild her life. Ellen Burstyn won an Oscar for her powerful performance.
October 11 – Can’t Buy Me Love (1987)
This '80s rom-com cult favorite, filmed in Tucson, follows a high school deal gone hilariously sideways.
📅 Don’t miss this free opportunity to celebrate Arizona’s place in film history!
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