Columbia County's center for culture & the performing arts in Southeast Washington
Owned and operated by Touchet Valley Arts Council in historic Dayton, Washington
NOW SHOWING!
PADDINGTON IN PERU
MAR 21-25
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Rated: PG for action, mild rude humor and some thematic elements
Runtime: 106min.
COMING SOON!
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SONGS OF THE ELEMENTS Variety Show 2025
FRI March 28 7 pm SAT March 29 3 pm & 7 pm SUN March 30 3 pm TICKETS ON SALE NOW app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=273829 The 2025 TVAC Variety Show, Songs of the Elements, is sure to delight! It will have you singing and tapping your toes along to some of your favorite tunes, laughing at hilarious jokes and skits, and simply enjoying the talents of local dancers, musicians and actors. This fire, water, earth, and air themed variety show will feature songs such as Dirt on my Boots, Disco Inferno, Landslide, Splish Splash, and more from a wide range of genres, such as pop, rock, country and classical. Directed by Jae Goodridge and Samantha Steinhoff RATING: about PG March 11: The ticket company still has a problem sometimes processing payments with PAYPAL. Please use a credit/debit card for your payment. If you already made a transaction with PayPal and did not receive an email with your tickets, please contact the theater so we can make it right. Thank you! |
LAST BREATH
APRIL 4-8
A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, LAST BREATH is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole
Rated: PG-13 for brief strong language
Runtime: 93 min
APRIL 4-8
A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, LAST BREATH is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole
Rated: PG-13 for brief strong language
Runtime: 93 min
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Spring Melodrama May 2025: PERIL ON THE HIGH SEAS OR... LET'S GET TOGETHER AND DO LAUNCH BY BILLY ST. JOHN Directed by Wolf Harter A hilarious dramedy set in the roaring 20’s! As the beautiful heiress Merry Ann Sweet sets out for her first adventure as a young woman, she will discover fun, friendship, and maybe even romance? But storms are brewing on the HMS Majestic, as a kidnapping plot unfolds, masterminded by the vile and villainous Snively Swine! Will the dedicated police Sergeant, Willy Ketchum, be able to stop this dastardly plan? Or will Snively succeed in whisking away our hapless heiress? Come see how the story unfolds and be a part of this excellent production from the comedic mind of Billy St. John! Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver Colorado. If you were unable to come to the Info Night but would still like to audition, please email us at highseasperil@gmail.com SHOW DATES: (2 weekends) May 9, 10, 11; 16, 17, 18 |
Box Office Hours:
2-5 pm Tuesday & Friday
In Person or by Phone at
(509) 382-1380
You can buy tickets at the door which open 45 minutes before the show.
REGULAR MOVIE TIMES
FRIDAY 7:00pm
SATURDAY 7:00pm
SUNDAY 3:00pm
TUESDAY 6:30pm
All regular movie tickets are sold only at the door, open seating, no reservations.
2-5 pm Tuesday & Friday
In Person or by Phone at
(509) 382-1380
You can buy tickets at the door which open 45 minutes before the show.
REGULAR MOVIE TIMES
FRIDAY 7:00pm
SATURDAY 7:00pm
SUNDAY 3:00pm
TUESDAY 6:30pm
All regular movie tickets are sold only at the door, open seating, no reservations.
Volunteers Needed
to help sell concessions,
and help clean up after.
You get a free movie, soda and popcorn if you agree to stay and clean up.
Please contact Michele at 382-1380
to help sell concessions,
and help clean up after.
You get a free movie, soda and popcorn if you agree to stay and clean up.
Please contact Michele at 382-1380
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Click HERE to view the Liberty Theater Closure/Cancellation Policy, and No-Refund Policy.
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Liberty Theater wishes to thank INNOVIA Foundation and its Columbia County Children's Fund, for a generous grant in support of the Summer Cultural Enrichment Program SCEP2023, and again now for SCEP2025
The Liberty Theater expresses many thanks to
UNITED WAY of the Blue Mountains
for a generous grant in 2023 for our SCEP2024 summer children's program, and again in Nov 2024 for the 2025 summer children's program.
UNITED WAY of the Blue Mountains
for a generous grant in 2023 for our SCEP2024 summer children's program, and again in Nov 2024 for the 2025 summer children's program.
Liberty Theater is grateful to Puget Sound Energy and their Community Support program for a grant to provide materials for our Balcony Remodel project in 2022, and their grants to support operations in 2023 and 2024.
Special thanks to the DAYTON/COLUMBIA COUNTY WASHINGTON FUND at BMCF for their support again in 2024 of our summer children's programs, and also for so many previous years.
Big thanks to the Warren Community Action Fund at BMCF for their generous support over the years, including for the 2024 Summer Cultural Enrichment Program (summer children's movies and shows).
Liberty Theater is grateful to the Skyline Juniors of Dayton for generous support of the Summer Cultural Enrichment Program again in 2024.
Liberty Theater is pleased and grateful to have received an unrestricted grant in 2024 from ARTSFUND to help us carry out our mission.
Big thanks to The Wildhorse Foundation for a major grant in July 2022 to help our Balcony Remodel Project! |
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ReStart Washington Grant Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023
Liberty Theater is thankful for awards totaling $ 4,200 from Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds, for general operating expenses incurred for our program. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (now also known as “ArtsWA”) and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
WORKING WASHINGTON 3 GRANT
We were fortunate to receive a CARES Act grant of $12,500, in 2020, for COVID related support, from the Washington State Department of Commerce, disbursed by CDP Washington, and coordinated to us by Port of Columbia. We express our sincere gratitude to those agencies for this support. |
Special thanks for the ARTS WASHINGTON GRANT RECEIVED in 2020 Arts Washington awarded a $10,000 support grant to the Touchet Valley Arts Council, owner and operator of Dayton's historic Liberty Theater. The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Commerce made the CARES relief funding available to Washington State arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the grant application process. |
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Thanks to OCF and the C.M. Bishop Jr. Family Fund for ongoing valuable support during COVID-19. 
Our thanks to Humanities Washington, affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, for generous support during COVID-19.
Support during COVID-19 was made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor
Thanks to PSE for funds to enhance the safety of our building. 
Thanks to ALL IN WA, all its donors for Matching Funds for our 2020 Annual Appeal thru BMCF Charitable Gift Guide. Thanks also to Seattle Foundation for their role in the effort
Thank you to the National Endowment for the Arts for their support, through ArtsWA.
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Thanks to Blue Mountain Community Foundation for partnering with us both in our Summer kids program, and in our balcony remodel project. Learn about it HERE.
Thanks to Innovia for repeated support of our Summer Cultural Enrichment Program through Columbia County Children's Fund. 
Thanks to the Murdock Trust for support in the original building purchases and renovations of the Liberty Theater and Annex renovation. 
Thanks to the Sherwood Trust for support in the original building purchases and renovations of the Liberty Theater and Annex renovation.
Thanks to ArtsWA (The Washington State Arts Commission), and the Washington State Department of Commerce for a CARES Act grant to support operations during COVID-19.
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Thanks to theWildhorse Foundation for significant electrical/HVAC upgrades. And again in 2022 for major support for our Balcony Safety Remodel Project. |
We are proud to be a member of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce! |
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Thank you to Port of Columbia, and thank you to Commerce and CDP Washington for the Working Washington 3 grant award to support theater operations during COVID 19.
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