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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017 City Lights to screen classic ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ AARP training to begin Jan.11 Join City Lights Cinemas as it celebrates the life of leg- endary actress Debbie Reynolds with a showing of the treasured musical classic “Singin’ in the Rain” on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. The screening is being held in honor of actress, singer, comedienne, dancer and author Debbie Reynolds, who became known as “America’s sweet- heart.” Reynolds was known for many roles, from the “Unsinkable Molly Brown” to the hilarious “Tammy” films, but for many will always be “Kathy Selden” from the MGM classic “Singin’ in the Rain.” “Whether she died of a bro- ken heart after the untimely death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, we’ll never know,” said City Lights co-owner Michael Falter, “but our hearts are bro- ken just a little bit by the sad timing of her passing.” But mourning was not Reynolds’ style, saying once, “I face every challenge head on — and with a smile.” When she was awarded one of the leads in “Singin’ in the Training begins Jan. 11 to become a Florence AARP Tax Councilor. Volunteers are needed this tax season community mem- bers of all ages with their tax returns. Individuals with tax knowl- edge and computer skills are “talkies,” Kelly plays “Don Lockwood,” an actor who saw his stardom rise during Hollywood’s silent-movie era. With the rise of talking pic- tures, Lockwood finds his career in jeopardy when his lat- est silent picture “The Dueling Cavalier” must be converted to sound. As audiences hear his dumb, jealous, and beautiful costar Lina Lamont’s (played by Jean Hagen) shrill voice for the first time, all could be lost. Will the talented Kathy Selden save their careers? Also starring Donald O’Connor as Kelly’s constant best friend, “Singin’ in the Rain” has been hailed as the best musical ever made. Preceding the film, join City COURTESY PHOTO Light’s Education Director Tickets are now available for a special showing of the MGM Jared Anderson as he gives a classic Singin’ in the Rain at City Lights Cinema on Jan. 9. tribute to Debbie Reynolds, Rain,” she had never danced “Singin’ in the Rain” and child- recounting her experiences in before with any success. Gene birth were the two hardest making the film. Kelly was skeptical of her abil- things she had ever done. She Tickets for “Singin’ in the ities, but Reynold’s hard work never gave up though, pushing Rain” are currently available at and perseverance throughout through 15- hour days and City Lights Cinemas or online the grueling training for the physical exhaustion to create at citylightscinemas.com. film earned his respect and one of the most iconic roles in Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 admiration. musical history. for seniors and students, and $7 Reynolds once stated that Set during the advent of for kids. 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