Events at the Historic Iao Theater:

B.E.T. (Bare Essential Theatre)

Join us to explore all genres of theater in our new series of play readings called Bare Essential Theater, it's your Best BET for live theater!

February 12th at 6:30 PM

Half Dozen Long Stem
By Lee Cataluna

Cantankerous Mrs. Fujiuchi must decide the fate of her flower shop and her employees now that her deceased ex-husband has left his share to his new wife, Roslyn. Completing the ensemble cast is Romell, delivery man and self-proclaimed “floral artiste”; Nornette, a sales clerk and hopeless romantic; Bully, reluctant worker; and Bertram, a frequent customer in search of love. Comedy ensues as this bunch of colorful characters exchange their views of love, relationships, flowers, and the ideas for the future of the shop.

Admission is FREE!

For information on reading in the BET series, call the business office at 244-8680.

Other Events



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Four Funny Films a retrospective of great American comedies!
Hosted by Michael Pulliam

Up first! The comedy classic...

"Some Like it Hot"

Chosen by the American Film Institute as the funniest American comedy ever!

Doors open at 6:45 PM (admission is free!)

Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis play struggling musicians, who get wrapped up in the St. Valentines Masacre and must flee the mob's wrath by masquerading as women. Upon joining the all girl band Sweet Sue and her Society Syncopaters, they meet Marilyn Monroe, the bands singer, where they both find it difficult to keep their skirts on.

Banned by the Catholic Church upon it's release, it has gone on to be honored by the entire film world as one of the greatest movies ever made.

Panel discussion prior to the screening featuring Musical Director Bob Wills and noted Art Crtic and writer Paul Janes-Brown.

Screening to immediately follow at 7:30 PM.

Popcorn, Post-St. Valentine's Day door prizes, and costume contest. Admission is free!

Sponsored in part by a grant from


3 additional films will follow, 1 every other month.