The Historic Sipp Theatre in Paintsville will be closing after this weekend for renovations. The interior of the theatre will begin renovations in January, including the installation of new seats, with reopening expected in Spring 2017. The Sipp has two events scheduled this weekend before the closing. On December 30, the JCHS Dance Team will present E.T., the Extra Terrestrial at 7:15pm. Admission is $5 and includes 1 popcorn and 1 drink. Then on December 31, My Lord Has the Answer Ministries will present A New Year’s Eve Gospel Sing, featuring The Perrys, Kevin Wilson Band, the Hager Hill Free Will Baptist Church Choir, and more. The performances begin at 7pm and tickets are $8.