Located on the former Illinois Star Centre Mall parking lot in Marion, Illinois, the construction for a new drive-in theater is now complete and will now be known as “The Oasis.”

The Oasis’ first event is scheduled for October 30th, “Saluki Tailgate Event.” Following Halloween night, the movie “Casper” will be shown as well as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”.

“A programming guide for the month of October and November is currently posted with movies on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as concerts, sporting events, and local community events,” said Rich Miller, Oasis Theater Coordinator.

Where cars will be parked amphitheater-style to watch various events, a 36X50 foot LED screen stands nearly 60 feet above the parking lot, making it so the theater parking lot can hold up to 500 cars with optimal viewing.

“The Oasis Theater is the first completed project of the ongoing renovation of the mall property and the development of the surrounding area. Our hope is that the southern Illinois community enjoys The Oasis today and for years to come,” said Rodney Cabaness, partner in the Marion Center Project.

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