The Strand Theatre of Shelbyville, Inc. opened the next chapter in our mission to rebuild, restore and operate the historic Strand Theatre in downtown Shelbyville, Indiana.   March 27, 2009 was our very first scheduled movie event.  We screened the John Wayne classic "The Searchers".   This was the first of an 8 film kickoff event.   All films for this event are free of charge and open to the public.

The Strand, while predominantly a performing arts center, believes that great movies of the past and present are a valuable addition to our theatre.   We hope to further enhance the quality of life in our community by a more diverse offering.  

The showing went without a hitch.   Below are the very first film patrons of this new era for the Strand.