The Strand hosts a musical weekend with ‘Rocketman’ and ‘Fiddlin’ plus live old-time music

If music is your thing, make the Strand Theatre (717 Clay St.) your destination on Saturday and Sunday evening.

Saturday, Oct. 12, enjoy the 2019 Elton John biopic “Rocketman,” starting at 7 p.m. The film focuses on Elton John’s early years and his meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s. It dwells on his relationships with his parents, his enduring partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin and his romantic relationships.

See the “Rocketman” trailer.

Then, on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at 5 p.m., come for”Fiddlin'” a movie plus live old time music.

Sunday’s entertainment opens with the award-winning film “Fiddlin'” before the live performance begins. 

“This is the film that I have selected to share with our local community,” said Daniel Boone, Strand Theatre programs director. “This seemed like a fun thing to do, a fun October activity. This film is a documentary about an old-time music competition in Galax, Virginia.”

See the “Fiddlin'” trailer.

After the film, the Mississippi Echoes String Band will make a special live appearance.

“We also thought about music that’s popular in the area,” Boone said. “We asked some friends if they would be interested in playing some live music after the movie to keep the spirit going.”

Advance tickets for “Rocketman”  are $6 at Highway 61 Coffeehouse (1101 Washington St.) or $8 at the door.

Tickets for “Fiddlin'” the film plus live old time music are $10 and are available at Highway 61 Coffeehouse, 

For more information contact the Strand Theatre at 601-527-7252.

“We can’t host something that everyone will like at once,” said Boone. “But with our movies and more, we hope to eventually have something for everyone.”