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  • Astra Theatre’s Grand Re-Opening Set for April 14!

    With a $1.6 million renovation headed toward completion, Nashville recording artists Will Kimbrough and Patrick Sweany are set to re-open the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. We strongly encourage you to get tickets in advance, as we would anticipate…

  • Amid Complete Renovation, Next Act/Astra Launches 2018 Membership Drive

    Next Act, Inc., the 501c3 renovating the historic Astra Theatre in downtown Jasper, has launched its 2018 membership campaign.  Launched while the building is currently undergoing a complete and total renovation and remodel lead by general contractor Seufert Construction, proceeds from the campaign will be used to pay for final design elements in the theater…

  • YOU can help us choose our Valentine’s weekend feature…

    The historic Astra Theatre will open its doors on Saturday, February 11, at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. screening of…a movie that YOU can help choose.   Choices include Dirty Dancing, When Harry Met Sally, and Ghost.  Vote for your favorite here http://bit.ly/2ki3Xmr by Sunday, January 29.   “We have received a lot of great feedback since…

  • Opal Fly and KAPOW! to perform at the Astra in January

    Bloomington-based jazz trio Opal Fly and KAPOW! will perform on the Jim and Pat Thyen Performance Stage at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  Doors for the performance will open at 6 p.m. with regional musician and host of WNIN’s “The Song Show” set to perform a brief acoustic set at 7…

  • Christmas Vacation to be Screened at the Astra on December 10

    The holiday classic Christmas Vacation will be screened at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, December 10.  Doors are at 5:45 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and available in advance by clicking here.   The evening is being presented by Jasper’s Tri Kappa.  Concessions will be available, as well as…

  • November Screening of “Hoosiers” Added to the Astra’s Calendar

    A special screening of the iconic film Hoosiers will be held at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, November 19, at 7 p.m.  Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., tickets are $6 per, and can be purchased in advance by clicking here.   The evening is being presented by All Star Sports in Ferdinand.   2016 marks…

  • Next Act to Screen “Pyscho” and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in October

    Next Act, Inc., will bring the 1960 horror-thriller movie Psycho back to the silver screen on Friday, October 21, and the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 29, at the historic Astra Theatre. The screening of Psycho is in partnership with and presented by the Jasper Downtown Merchant’s Association in conjunction with their seventh annual “Evening of Appetizers”. …

  • Kits for the Rocky Horror Picture Show—What’s in it and what is allowed and what isn’t?

    Doors for the Saturday, October 29, 2022, screening of the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show will open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie set to begin at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by clicking HERE or at the door the night of the show. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is renowned for its…