Harris family free show 'Frozen' tonight a great Du Quoin holiday tradition

The Harris Family Christian Foundation free animated show called "Frozen" will be shown tonight at 7 p.m. at the Grand Theater in Du Quoin.

"Frozen" has earned $134.3 million after 12 days and could be headed for a finish of about $280 million.

"Frozen" isn't your typical, traditional princess movie. Continuing the trend set by "Tangled" and "Brave," it's about a heroic princess who saves the day.

Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel voice Anna and Elsa, the two daughters of the late king and queen of Arendelle. Elsa has secret powers, the ability to control and create ice and snow, but fear of hurting someone has led her to isolate herself, even from Anna.

But when a mishap causes Elsa to reveal her powers in front of all of Arendelle, she flees, accidentally setting off a permanent winter in Arendelle.

Determined to get her sister back and save her city, Anna sets off into the mountains to find Elsa.

Along the way, she enlists the help of a grumpy mountain man named Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), his reindeer Sven and a very friendly snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad).

"Frozen" is directed by Chris Buck, a veteran of the animation business who is known for his work on such classics as "The Little Mermaid," "Pocahontas" and "The Brave Little Toaster."

The music of "Frozen" is flawless- indeed, it harkens back to impeccable music of the Disney Renaissance (think "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Pocahontas" and "Mulan").

Attorney Kurt Harris: "While we have been providing a free Christmas event for the kids of Du Quoin for the past 21 years, this will actually be the 20th year for the Free Show as the Grand Theater was closed one Christmas due to Bill Ivy's sickness and death.

"We will give away both a girl's and boy's bike as well as a HFCF Christmas stocking.

"Due to the cold temperatures this year, we will not be able to do the Money Booth filled with Grand Dollars but kids will still want to get there early (6:30 to 7 p.m.) as we will have an innovative way of giving away Grand Dollars (redeemable at the concession stand) from inside the warm theater. As always, kids are encouraged to bring an item for the food pantry so we can all enjoy giving back to our community during the Christmas season."