Kick off our Big Read film series with a heartfelt and hilarious road trip that celebrates the beauty of imperfection.

Little Miss Sunshine follows one unforgettable family as they travel cross-country to support their daughter’s dream, discovering along the way that connection, resilience, and love matter more than winning. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this Oscar-winning favorite perfectly reflects the spirit of Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, inviting us to embrace life’s messy, meaningful moments and find joy in simply showing up for one another. FREE and open to the public.

“NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”

“El proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest.”

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 6:00pm, and the film will begin promptly at 7:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking:

We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of timeless storytelling at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater!