November 6–08, 2026 @ Bonnie Kate Theater
The Bonnie Kate Regional Arts Center celebrates Dolly Parton withFrom Dolly, With Love, a Movies with a Mission weekend Nov. 6–8, raising funds and awareness for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The three-day celebration features some of Parton’s most memorable film performances:
Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.: "9 to 5" — Parton joins Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy about three working women who turn the tables on their boss.
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.: "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" — Parton and Burt Reynolds headline a musical comedy full of Texas-sized personalities, scandal and song.
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.: "Steel Magnolias" — Parton plays beauty salon owner Truvy in the beloved story of friendship, laughter and women helping one another through life’s hardest moments.
Imagination Library representatives will be on site to share information, raise awareness and welcome contributions supporting the program’s work in childhood literacy.
The weekend invites audiences to celebrate both sides of Parton’s legacy: the entertainer whose warmth and wit have delighted generations, and the advocate whose commitment to reading has helped bring books into children’s homes.
Come for the laughter, the music and the friendship—and help share the gift of a good story with a child.
The Bonnie Kate is also welcoming business sponsors forIt’s a Wonderful Kate, its Christmas tree fundraiser supporting holiday movies, music and live theater. Businesses can sponsor asmall tree for $50or alarge tree for $100and decorate it during November for display in the lobby throughout December. Each sponsorship includes a thank-you sign and an on-screen preshow advertisement. Decorating and advertising submissions must be completed byNov. 30. To participate, contact Thomas Townsend atthomastownsend@bonniekatetheater.orgor (423) 895-1762.
Category: Film, Fundraiser