Free Showing Of THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S Presented For St. Pat's Day In Jaffrey

The bells will be ringing in Jaffrey on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. In honor of Jaffrey holding its First Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, The River Street Theatre (RST), a project of The Park Theatre, is presenting a free showing of the award-winning 1945 film The Bells of St. Mary's.

In this follow-up to Going My Way (1944), Bing Crosby repeats his Oscar-winning characterization of happy-go-lucky priest Father Chuck O'Malley. The good father is sent to help out financially strapped St. Mary's Academy, a parochial school presided over by a lovely nun, Sister Mary Benedict, played by Ingrid Bergman. Ms. Bergman was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her performance in the heart-filled film.

The Bells of St. Mary's (unrated) plays after the parade in downtown Jaffrey. The free screening begins at the River Street Theatre on Saturday, March 17 at 4pm. The film is being shown in its newly restored high definition format. The film screening is made possible by a donation from the Jaffrey St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.

Tickets are free for The Bells of St. Mary's, however, it is highly recommended that reservations be made for free tickets by visiting RiverSt.org or by calling the RST Box Office (603) 532-8888. The after-hours box office can be reached by calling OvationTix at (866) 811-4111.

The River Street Theatre is located in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire at 6 River Street. The River Street Theatre is sponsored by Grove Street Fiduciary, Coca-Cola, the Board of Trustees of the Park Theatre, Janet S. Grant, Betty Locke, Owen Houghton and the James F. & Fernande Kelly Charitable Trust.

The Park Theatre first opened in Jaffrey in 1922 and was the center of community life as a movie and vaudeville house for 54 years until it closed in 1976. Purchased by The Park Theatre, Inc. in 2006, it will be rebuilt as a state-of-the-art film and performing arts center, featuring two auditoriums seating 485, presenting movies, live theatre, including children's productions, concerts, and lectures as well as offering a place for business and community gatherings for the Monadnock Region and its 100,000 residents, school districts and dynamic artistic community. The new Park Theatre is scheduled to open in 2018.

The Park Theatre currently operates the River Street Theatre (RST), a small live entertainment and cinema venue, located adjacent to the construction site as an interim theatre until the new Park Theatre opens. Opened in January of 2017, the RST holds the title of "smallest theatre in New England."

The Park Theatre, Inc.6 River Street - Executive Office and Visitor Center & River Street Theatre, 19 Main Street - Site of the future performing arts centerP.O. Box 278Jaffrey, NH 03452www.theparktheatre.org.