The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

This 1982 musical comedy brings the story of Miss Mona Stangley, the proprietress of the Chicken Ranch, a beloved Texas brothel, and her lover, Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, as they battle a moral crusader's campaign to shut it down. The film stars Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, with Dom DeLuise as the crusading television personality, and features songs like "I Will Always Love You" and "Hard Candy Christmas." Directed by Colin Higgins, it blends humor with a nostalgic look at small-town Texas.

Attendees can expect a screening of this classic musical, which was a commercial success and earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress for Parton. Charles Durning also received an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role as the Texas governor. The film's mix of comedy, music, and social commentary makes it a lively choice for fans of musicals and classic cinema.