Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through young Walter's vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice, love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch. During Dog-Friendly Screenings at The Bijou, well-behaved dogs and their friendly owners are welcome to enjoy a movie together! There is no additional charge to bring your dog. Bring a blanket or rug for your dog to sit on. They’re welcome to sit in a seat next to you, or on your lap. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. After the movie, the theater is thoroughly cleaned making sure all traces of hair and crumbs are gone. To further cater to cinema-loving pooches, we’ll slightly reduce the volume in the theater and will keep the lights just a bit higher. Feel free to bring treats for your dog, although to encourage good manners and prevent jealousy, we do not advise any other feeding (like bones or bowls of kibble or “people food”) during the movie. We limit dogs to one dog to one adult. For our complete dog-friendly screening policies, visit this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X8rK_m2ZB704ETijeSC7GFIjHeiex6bLVMlzn_EBico/edit?usp=sharing

The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. This year, the Paddling Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a lineup that promises to be the best yet. Travel from the world’s first huck off a glacier in Svalbard to roaring rapids on the Zambezi; from Scotland’s misty lochs to the workshop of a legendary canoe builder; and from a record-setting paddle on the Mississippi River to exploring friendship in Utah’s Desolation Canyon. These films don’t just tell adventure stories—they will plant the seeds for future ones. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. The Paddling Film Festival World Tour brings award-winning films to communities around the globe. Since 2006, it's screened over 1,000 times to more than 300,000 audience members and World Tour hosts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charitable projects. The Friends of Palisades-Kepler State Park is co-hosting the Paddling Film Festival in Mount Vernon and are the charitable organization for this event. Friends of the Pal was incorporated in 2018 to partner with and volunteer to preserve and protect the 840-acre state park in Linn County, near the city of Mount Vernon. The park is located in a forested area on the bank of the Cedar River marked by bluffs and ravines. Join us at the World Tour theatre screening at The Bijou, one of more than 135 host sites for the Paddling Film Festival this year. The best place to see the year's best paddling films is on the big screen surrounded by friends and family. Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to.

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. Everyone is welcome at this screening. The lights will be left a bit higher and the volume a bit lower.

Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through young Walter's vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice, love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch.