Rodgers Theatre 70th anniversary celebration

Saturday, June 1, 2019

DAR/Caleb H. Swallows

The 70th anniversary of the Rodgers Theatre opening was celebrated with a block party Saturday, June 1, 2019, that feature food, music, fun and tours of the downtown theater.

Music groups played throughout the day in front of the theater at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Jackson, Natalie, and Hailey Kilhafner enjoys icys at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Steve Hanks, member of the Item 9 band, plays bass at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Tammy Kennedy and Brandy Shotz, members of the Item 9 band, sing at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)

A part of the other festivities of the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary, a car show was held on the street outside of the theater. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Mia Rankin of Poplar Bluff plays basketball in the bounce houses at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Charles Rankin of Poplar Bluff prepares to slide down the bounce house at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)
Joseph Thompson of Poplar Bluff enjoys the bounce houses provided at the Rodgers Theatre 70th Anniversary event. (DAR/Caleb H. Swallows)