The Bama Theatre is gearing up to show a trio of modern Christmas classics this holiday season as part of a series from the Arts Council of Tuscaloosa.

The Arts Council has been screening nostalgic films all year, and continues the trend with this series.

The Nostalgic Holiday Blockbusters Film Series kicks off December 21st and 22nd at the Bama, where staff will screen the 2018 version of Dr. Seuss' The Grinch, 2004's the Polar Express and 1994's the Santa Clause.

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Tickets and more information including trailers are available at the Bama Art House film page. Admission costs $10 for adults, $9 for students, children and seniors and $8 for Arts Council members.

Special events are also planned for the screenings - the Grinch will be around for a meet & greet before the showing on that movie at 2 p.m. on December 21st.

The Santa Clause comes on that night at 7 p.m., and the Polar Express is set for 6 p.m. on December 22nd. That showing also comes with the opportunity to buy a $20 Golden Ticket, which includes a meet and greet with Santa Claus after the movie and as well as a Kids Popcorn and Drink.

For all showings, doors, the Box Office, and Bama Bar & Concessions open an hour before the showing.

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