Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic

The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Circle Cinema have teamed up to present Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic on Saturday, April 6. The afternoon includes a double feature of Will Rogers films, lunch with Ike’s Chili and roping demonstrations. Tickets $7 adults, $5 kids.

The chosen films are “Steamboat Round the Bend” followed by the silent movie “Ropin’ Fool” accompanied by a live organ played by Bill Rowland. Before showtime, visitors can make their own rope and learn a rope trick while viewing original movie posters and behind-the-scenes images shot on set of the films. Lunch will be available for purchase from Ike’s Chili (not included in ticket price.)

-ORDER OF EVENTS-
11:00a - Lobby activities
Arrive any time between 11am-1pm for fun in the lobby! The Will Rogers Memorial Museum will have roping demonstrations and guide you through making your own rope. And of course, Ike's Chili will be on sale for lunch before the films.

1:00p - Film screenings
At 1pm everyone will move into the big screen for the two classic Will Rogers film. The 1h22min 1935 talkie "Steambout Round the Bend" will play first, followed by the 19min 1922 silent "The Ropin' Fool" with live pipe organ accompaniement.