Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven releases summer lineup of movies, concerts

The Historic Ritz Theatre, in the heart of downtown Winter Haven, has fallen on hard times again. The city will consider purchasing the theater.

The Historic Ritz Theatre in Winter Haven will launch a series of summer events and programs starting in June.

The schedule includes live music concerts on Saturdays and 15 films on Thursdays from June 24 through September 30. The concert lineup ranges among genres and features such acts as the Fil Lorenz Orchestra (jazz big band), Eugene Snowden and Band (soul and blues), Ivan Garcia and Friends (Latin) and Dunlap and Mabe (bluegrass).

The Ritz also has comedy nights with Out of the Box Improv scheduled on Friday nights in June, July and August.

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The movie schedule opens June 15 with a screening of the 1981 film “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

The lineup also includes “Godzilla vs. Mothra” (1964), “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” (1966), “Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1954) and “Dracula” (1931).

Concerts, shows and films begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Beverages and light snacks will be available at The Ritz Bar & Lounge before and during events. For more information and tickets, visit www.ritzwinterhaven.com or call 863-937-1414.

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