‘Steel Magnolias’ returning to Many community center for special Dolly Parton tribute

Steel Magnolias will return to the big screen at the Many Community Center later this month as part of a special tribute to Dolly Parton.

The film will be shown Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m., marking seven years since the community previously gathered for the movie.

Admission to the screening will be free, but those attending are encouraged to make a donation at the theater to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to young children.

The Imagination Library has distributed more than 300 million free books to children around the world, helping promote early childhood literacy and a love of reading.

The 1989 film Steel Magnolias, set in Louisiana, features an ensemble cast that includes Parton and has remained a favorite among audiences for decades.

Community members are encouraged to mark their calendars and attend the Sept. 26 screening while supporting a program that continues Parton’s commitment to childhood literacy.