Visit one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful countrieshistoric Lisbon and Oportopostcard perfect CascaisSintra and the fairytale Pena Palacemedieval CoimbraCasa Mateus' spectacular gardens Cruise the Douro River amid vineyards dotted with white manor houses Meet filmmaker Clint Denn, who magnificently captured it all

Adventurer, author, and documentary producer Karin Muller travels solo into regions of conflict evading hijackings, disease, hunger and danger Karin presents her amazing impressions of Cuba, Sudan and other areas where she lived with humble families and learned local languages

Dance with Camera is an exhibition and a screening program that explores a crossover between artists and dancers who make choreography for the camera The exhibition features art works in film, video, and still photography that exemplify the ways dance has compelled visual artists to record bodies moving in time and space Screenings elaborate the show’s theme with iconic dance films, ranging from Busby Berkeley’s Hollywood musicals to Maya Deren’s avant-garde films Dance with Camera, on view September 11, 2009-March 21, 2010, in ICA’s first floor gallery, spans seventy years of art and film, and features over thirty artists and filmmakers between its exhibition and screening program

Hidden Jerusalem

03-29-2010 - 03-30-2010

Monday, Wednesday

West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning

http://www.wcupa.edu/traveladventures

West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater - 110 W Rosedale Avenue West Chester PA 19383

Admission: Tickets $800, available at the door or held via phone or email request No credit cards No reserved seats

610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282

arengert@wcupa.edu

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

Come meet Dave Banks, winner of 3 Emmys and 2 International Monitor awards He takes us well beyond the sacred sites of Jerusalem Come view rarely seen footage of the interior of the Dome of the Rock’s shrine, explore labyrinth of tunnels, arches, and passageways that have remained untouched for centuries, and experience other fresh impressions of this ancient city! Don’t miss this one!

Lolla-POE-Looza

10-31-2009 - 11-01-2010

Saturday

The Hiway Theatre

http://www.hiwaytheatre.org

Hiway Theater - 212 Old York Road Jenkintown PA 19046

Admission: Matinee Prices apply: Adult: $7 Senior/Student: $650 Child: $5 Hiway Members pay only $5

http://hiwaytheatre.org/Hiway_Theatre/

Start Time(s): Starts at 11:30 pm Ends at 1:30 pm

Once upon a midnight dreary… Join The Hiway Theatre for a midnight showing of two films based on Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre classics Introduced by the Philly Poe Guy, Edward Pettit One short Poe film, plus the feature presentation: The Raven--the 1935 classic featuring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff Starts at 11:30 pm on Halloween night Matinee prices apply-Hiway members pay just $5

AG: The Story of the Hasidic Actors' Guild

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Monday

Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

https://www.gershmany.org/films.php?filmid=83&m=5&d=01&y=2010

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

215-545-4400

https://www.gershmany.org/buytickets.php?filmid=83

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Screening with B-2247 Yisrael "Izzi" Lifschutz established the Hasidic Actors' Guild, where he trained actors, dancers, and musicians to portray Hasidim on film more accurately and sympathetically But all is not Kosher in Brooklyn when Izzi alienates both friends and filmmakers by "HAG-ing" the spotlight Special Guest Speaker: Director Yisrael Lifschutz

B-2247: A Granddaughter's Understanding

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

https://www.gershmany.org/films.php?filmid=84&m=5&d=01&y=2010

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

215-545-4400

https://www.gershmany.org/buytickets.php?filmid=84

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Screening with HAG Philadelphia native and Yale graduate Sara Greenberg travels with her survivor grandparents to witness the world they lived in It is a younger generation's testament to the need to remember Special Guest Speaker: Director Sara Greenberg

Off and Running

05-02-2010 - 05-02-2010

Sunday, Saturday

Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

https://www.gershmany.org/films.php?filmid=85&m=5&d=02&y=2010

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

215-545-4400

https://www.gershmany.org/buytickets.php?filmid=85

Start Time(s): 1 pm

Adopted by two Jewish Lesbians, Avery is an African-American girl living with two adopted brothers: one Korean and one multi-racial The film follows Avery's emotional search for her birth mother at a time of personal conflict with her Jewish/Black identity The film is touring festivals throughout the United States Special Guest Speaker: Director Nicole Opper

Animal House (1978)

04-15-2010 - 04-15-2010

Thursday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $500 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 9:30pm

The seminal raunchy college comedy that went on to inspire a slew of imitators, ANIMAL HOUSE chronicles a semester in the life of the members of the Delta House Fraternity as they recruit their pledges, party hard, and do battle with the villainous Dean Wormer Boasting an all-star cast and too many memorable scenes and lines to name, ANIMAL HOUSE is an unequivocal comic gem dont miss seeing it on the big screen!

This film, renowned for its soundtrack by bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, sets the Greek Orpheus myth in the midst of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival festivities This screning coincides with the Opera Company of Philadelphia's June production of Orphee and Eurydice by Christoph Willibald Gluck

Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Back by popular demand, Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a program of the short-subject animated films nominated at this year’s Academy Awards Although not as widely seen as their feature film counterparts, these nominees often showcase innovative, visually stunning work brought about by the painstaking effort of exceptional artists Winners run the gamut from laugh-out-loud crowd-pleasers to experimental masterpieces

Red Grooms: Early Films - Screening and Q&A with artist Red Grooms

03-25-2010 - 03-25-2010

Thursday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Artist Red Grooms is internationally known for his large scale multimedia installations, like 1982’s Philadelphia Cornucopia Early in his career, Grooms produced a number of experimental films in collaboration with Mimi Gross A selection of these will be presented at Bryn Mawr Film Institute followed by a Q&A session with Red Grooms The screening is organized in conjunction with the exhibition "Old Masters and Modern Muses: Red Grooms’s Portraits of Artists, 1957-2009" on view at Bryn Mawr College from March 25 through June 6

Cuban Film Showcase: Introduced by Enrique Sacerio-Gari, PhD

03-30-2010 - 03-30-2010

Tuesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Cuba has always had lively state-funded arts programs, and their filmmaking industry is no exception Join BMFI for an evening of short narrative, animated, and documentary films, made by some rising stars from Cuba’s Escuela de Cine at San Antonio de los Baños Films will be introduced and discussed by Dr Enrique Sacerio-Garí, Department Chair and Professor of Hispanic and Hispanic-American Studies at Bryn Mawr College

The Robe

03-31-2010 - 03-31-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Mark the Easter season with a screening of this Biblical epic that tells the story of a Roman military tribune (Richard Burton) who commands the unit that crucifies Jesus Plagued by nightmares after winning Christ’s robe in a game of dice, the repentant sentry seeks more knowledge about the man he killed The first film to be released in CinemaScope, The Robe is a treat to behold on the big screen Shown on 35mm

John Waters' Hairspray

03-17-2010 - 03-17-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

A campy send-up of 1960’s youth culture (and critical commentary on the racism of that era), Hairspray is the story of “pleasantly plump” Tracy Turnblad and her rise to stardom on the Corky Collins Dance Show Filmmaker John Waters is admired by many (and reviled by some) for his filmic forays into the world of sexual deviancy, camp, counterculture, and gleeful bad taste A man once referred to by William Burroughs as “The Pope of Trash,” Waters’ films have sparked controversy, but have also earned him a cult following among cineastes and popular audiences alike Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents Hairspray in celebration of Waters' visit to Bryn Mawr College on March 26th

John Waters' Pink Flamingos

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): Midnight

Drag queen Divine (code name “Babs Johnson”), who lives in a trailer park with her demented mother and son, engages in a hilariously atrocious contest with an upper-class couple for the title of “filthiest person alive” The incendiary cult classic takes depravity to a whole new level Rated NC-17 Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents Pink Flamingos in celebration of filmmaker John Waters' visit to Bryn Mawr College on March 26th A man once referred to by William Burroughs as “The Pope of Trash,” Waters’ films have sparked controversy, but have also earned him a cult following among cineastes and popular audiences alike

Opera Lovers Film Series: Camille

04-28-2010 - 04-28-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Based on the same story by Alexander Dumas that inspired Verdi’s opera La Traviata, the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s May production, George Cukor's Camille stars timeless beauty Greta Garbo as an ailing Parisian courtesan who is forced to choose between a young man who loves her and the callous baron who must have her Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Opera Lovers Film Series is presented in conjunction with the Opera Company of Philadelphia

Opera Lovers Film Series: Black Orpheus

06-16-2010 - 06-16-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Seniors (65+) and Students: $675 BMFI Members: $5 Members can purchase advance tickets in person at the Box Office Non-members may purchase tickets day-of-show only

610-527-9898

info@brynmawrfilm.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

This Brazilian film, renowned for its soundtrack by bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, sets the Greek Orpheus myth in the midst of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities This screening coincides with the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s June production of Orphée & Eurydice by Christoph Willibald Gluck Part of Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Opera Lovers Film Series, presented in conjunction with the Opera Company of Philadelphia

Stanley Kubrick has earned his reputation based on only a dozen films over nearly five decades What is it about the nightmare worlds he depicts that cause audiences to find his work so compelling? His ambitious masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, revolutionized the medium by exploding past technical limitations and inspiring a new generation of artists to facilitate even bolder innovation But Kubrick’s overall contributions are much more than those of a supremely sophisticated visual stylist His films, no matter what their genre, force viewers to confront startling facets of our world Additional films to be examined include: Lolita, Dr Strangelove, and The Shining (on 35mm) Taught at Bryn Mawr Film Institute by Marc Lapadula, MFA, Film Studies Program, Yale University

Popularly known as weepies, melodramas in the 1930s, 40s and 50s were a force in the motion picture industry, directed by some of the most successful directors of the time, and attracting prominent leading ladies like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford With sweeping scores, hyperbolized emotion, and outlandish plots that included thwarted love, psychoses, and murder, melodramas were considered escapist fantasy for women, devoid of any intellectual depth Though on closer examination, melodramas craft a unique aesthetic through camera movement, music, and lighting to address conflicts between the individual and society This four-week course will focus on prime examples of the genre, including "Letter from an Unknown Woman" and "Now, Voyager" Taught at Bryn Mawr Film Institute by Alice Bullitt, MA, BMFI's Programming Manager

A theater revolutionary at twenty, perpetrator of a stunning hoax at twenty-three, the force behind the greatest American film at twenty-six, and run out of Hollywood (the first time) at twenty-seven, Orson Welles co-wrote, starred in, and directed Citizen Kane, and wrote and directed The Magnificent Ambersons He would later return from his second Hollywood banishment to craft Touch of Evil, hailed as the nigh-perfect finale to the film noir cycle Though often dismissed during his career, we should never forget that Welles was, in the words of Martin Scorsese, responsible for inspiring more people to be film directors than anyone else in history of the cinema Take this four-week course to see why Taught at Bryn Mawr Film Institute by Andrew J Douglas, PhD, BMFI's Director of Education

From the sly, surrealistic greatness of Luis Buñuel (Tristana) to the colorful, exuberant irreverence of Pedro Almodóvar (Volver), Spanish Cinema has consistently cast a vivid, penetrating gaze on the history and culture of that impassioned country Recently, that gaze has led Spanish filmmakers to explore new approaches to traditional genres, and aided by such accomplished actors as Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Maribel Verdu, these films have enjoyed critical and popular success internationally In examining Spanish Cinema from the Franco era to the present, the group will discuss The Spirit of the Beehive, That Obscure Object of Desire, The Others, and The Sea Inside, among many others The four-week class is taught at Bryn Mawr Film Institute by Temple University's Maurizio Giammarco, PhD

Seventy years ago, Hollywood was closing the book on what is widely considered the greatest single year in its history Join members of BMFI’s faculty for a series of screenings and discussions charting a course through the American cinema of 1939 (with a few classics from abroad thrown in) The group will visit a series of genres and styles via the work of legendary directors, unforgettable stars, and an unparalleled studio system Such essential films as The Women (George Cukor), Mr Smith Goes to Washington (Frank Capra), and The Rules of the Game (Jean Renoir, France) will be shown and discussed View the full schedule online at wwwBrynMawrFilmorg

Popular literature has often served as the basis for some of the cinemas most memorable and acclaimed films, demonstrating a close affinity between the two narrative forms Join us for an enlivening monthly discussion of literature and film Each meeting consists of an introductory lecture on the book and film, a screening of the film, and a post-film discussion Held at Bryn Mawr Film Institute and led by Alice Bullitt, MA, BMFI's Programming Manager See the full schedule of books and films to be discussed at wwwBrynMawrFilmorg

With iconic dance films, ranging from Busby Berkeley's Hollywood musicals to Maya Deren's avant-garde films, the screenings in this cinema program exemplify the ways dance has compelled visual artists to record bodies moving in time and space Screening: Sidney Peterson and Hy Hirsh, Clinic of Stumble, 1947 / Ed Emshwiller, Thanatopsis, 1962 / Norman McLaren, Pas de Deux, 1968 / Frank Moore and Jim Self, Beehive, 1985 / The Red Shoes (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, 1948, 133 minutes)

Learn the tools and techniques to photograph your artwork and crafts like a professional This workshop will explore the particulars of lighting and exposure for photographing 2- & 3-D work Inexpensive tools and techniques will be demonstrated that will enable you to have professional results at home Students should bring their own cameras for hands-on experience photographing artwork Advanced registration required Please visit the Adult Workshop section of the website

The featured One Film selection for 2010, Waltz with Bashir is director Ari Folman’s animated memoir of his personal struggle to recover memories of his time in the Israeli Defense Forces during the First Lebanon War

Book Discussion: The Complete Persepolis

03-18-2010 - 03-18-2010

Thursday

Metropolitan Bakery

Metropolitan Bakery - 8607 Germantown Ave Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: free

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Book Discussion: The Complete Persepolis

In a short animated film for young children, Babak, Saman, and Sousanne travel to Iran through magic paintings and learn more about the history and culture of this ancient place

Sonny Dewey, a charismatic Texas preacher, is beloved by his congregation After committing a crime of passion, Sonny adopts a new identity in the town of Bayou Boutte and sets out on a new mission to find the road to redemption

InLiquid at the Crane Hall presents Drawing Machine, an Installation by Chad Curtis

01-29-2010 - 03-20-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

InLiquidcom

http://www.inliquid.com/features/Hall/0110/index.html

Crane Arts Building - 1400 N American Street Philadelphia PA 19122

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Noon-6 pm

Curtis’ drawing machine retains the tension between high and low-tech, exposing the banality of its components aside the precision of the digital electronics The nuance of the machine resides in this tension, offering accessibility to the viewer that presents a duality--digital and analog--reflecting the state of contemporary life This accessibility, further enhanced by the tactility of the images, challenges the assumptions of both digital processes and of the handmade, residing somewhere in between and less easily categorized

From Here to Eternity

03-21-2010 - 03-21-2010

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/category/events/classics/

The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460

Admission: $4 - $8

https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?ticketing=act2

Start Time(s): 2:00pm

Yes, this is the film that saved Frank Sinatra’s career (though, to our knowledge, no horse’s heads actually found their way into the producer’s bed) And yes, this is the film with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr wrestling on the beach as the waves roll in But it is also one of the finest films made during the 1950s, garnering Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor (Sinatra, of course, as a feisty little scrapper who won’t give up), and Best Supporting Actress (Donna Reed, as a dance-hall “hostess” no less!)

The story, based on James Jones’ best-selling novel, circulates around Montgomery Clift (also Oscar nominated), as a young bugler and prize-fighter dealing with immense pressures from Army higher-ups, set in Hawaii on the eve of the attack on Pearl Harbor Filled with powerful scenes of compelling emotion and action (films of the actual bombing of Pearl Harbor are used to excellent effect), this is truly one of the best American films of its time, or any other (Bill Roth)

Directed by Fred Zinneman US 1953 NR Running time: 118 min
 

On the Waterfront

03-28-2010 - 03-28-2010

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/category/events/classics/

The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460

Admission: $4 - $8

https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?ticketing=act2

Start Time(s): 2:00pm

Director Elia Kazan and star Marlon Brando received well-deserved Academy Awards for this no-holds-barred drama about corruption, brutality and justice on the docks of New York City In addition, the film received Oscars for Cinematography, Editing, Art Direction, Screenplay, and Supporting Actress (Eva Marie Saint) Many feel that this was Brando’s ultimate role, as a washed-up fighter who “coulda been a contender,” but who ultimately finds his conscience and his salvation

He is more than ably supported by “method” stars Lee J Cobb, Rod Steiger, and Karl Malden (all of whom received Best Supporting Actor nominations for their roles in this seminal film of the 50s) Though at times almost excruciatingly brutal and suspenseful, the film is also filled with moments of great sensitivity and insight, making powerful statements about issues of the time This is one movie that gets better and better with each viewing Don’t miss it! (Bill Roth)

Directed by Elia Kazan US 1954 NR Running time: 108 min
 

Darby O'Gill and the Little People

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/category/events/childrens/

The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460

Admission: $4

https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?ticketing=act2

Start Time(s): 2:00pm

“Albert Sharpe is an Irish caretaker whose tendency to spin the blarney causes no one to believe him when he becomes the guest of the Leprechauns in their underground home Great special effects create a timeless atmosphere of charm and fantasy Also starring Sean Connery” (TLA Film & Video Guide)

Directed by Robert Stevenson US 1959 Age 6+ Running time: 93 min

Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairytale It is a story of clashing egos, out of control budgets, escalating tensions and one of the most extraordinary creative periods in animation history Director Don Hahn and producer Peter Schneider, key players at Walt Disney Studios Feature Animation department during the mid-1980s, offer a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times the Animation Studio was going through and the staggering output of hits that followed over the next ten years Artists polarized between the hungry young innovators and the old guard who refused to relinquish control, mounting tensions due to a string of box office flops, and warring studio heads create the backdrop for this fascinating story told with a unique and candid perspective from those that were there Through interviews, internal memos, home movies, and a cast of characters featuring Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Roy Disney, alongside an amazing array of talented artists that includes Don Bluth, John Lasseter, and Tim Burton, Waking Sleeping Beauty shines a light on Disney Animation’s darkest hours, greatest joys and its improbable renaissance

FilmadelphiaClassics: Psycho

04-07-2010 - 04-07-2010

Wednesday, Saturday

Philadelphia Film Society

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--psycho/philadelphia/1330986E-2C85-4BEB-9A40-04397E3CB48

Prince Music Theater - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10 General Admission $8 Student/Senior $6 PFS Member

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--psycho/philadelphia/1330986E-2C85-4BEB-9A40-04397E3CB48

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The 50th Anniversary of this classic thriller! Phoenix officeworker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony One Friday Marion is trusted to bank $40,000 by her employer Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into The Bates Motel The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother This film re-defined the movie-going experience; join Philadelphia Film Society bring it back to the big screen and enjoy it the way it was meant to be seen!

FilmadelphiaClassics: Shadow of a Doubt

04-21-2010 - 04-21-2010

Wednesday, Saturday

Philadelphia Film Society

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--shadow-of-a-doubt/philadelphia/A05B1135-9F15-4C99-9F25-918A85376F0

Prince Music Theater - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10 General Admission $8 Student/Senior $6 PFS Member

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--shadow-of-a-doubt/philadelphia/A05B1135-9F15-4C99-9F25-918A85376F0

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

This film was Hitchcock's personal favorite from his oeuvre!

Young Charlie Newton not only shares a name with her favorite uncle, but a special bond At times she feels the charming man is the only one who understands her need to be extraordinary and that she is better than the tiny town she lives in So, when life is too dull she calls on him to visit However, upon the arrival of two detectives, one of whom becomes very close to young Charlie, and a series of unusual clues concerning the mysterious 'Merry Widow Murderer', her Uncle Charlie's behavor begins to change Young Charlie starts to suspect that the man she once idiolized is not what he seems and as her world shatters, she realizes that her life may be in danger

FilmadelphiaClassics: Alien

05-12-2010 - 05-12-2010

Wednesday, Saturday

Philadelphia Film Society

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--alien/philadelphia/07474F07-9F8B-40B3-BD13-65289CDC4D1

Prince Music Theater - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10 General Admission $8 Student/Senior $6 PFS Member

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--alien/philadelphia/07474F07-9F8B-40B3-BD13-65289CDC4D1

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

When commercial towing vehicle Nostromo, heading back to Earth, intercepts an SOS signal from a nearby planet, the crew are under obligation to investigate After a bad landing on the planet, some crew members leave the ship to explore the area At the same time as they discover a hive colony of some unknown creature, the ship's computer deciphers the message to be a warning, not a call for help When one of the eggs is disturbed, the crew do not know the danger they are in until it is too late

FilmadelphiaClassics: The Duellists

05-26-2010 - 05-26-2010

Wednesday, Saturday

Philadelphia Film Society

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--the-duellists/philadelphia/E0B761F3-308C-447A-AA82-9BA140E7FA4

Prince Music Theater - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10 General Admission $8 Student/Senior $6 PFS Member

https://pfs.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/film/filmadelphiaclassics--the-duellists/philadelphia/E0B761F3-308C-447A-AA82-9BA140E7FA4

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Set during the grand, sweeping Napoleonic age, an officer in the French army insults another officer and sets off a life-long emnity The two officers, D'Hubert and Feraud, cross swords time and time again in an attempt to achieve justice and preserve their honor

Marc Andr Robinson: The Diachronic

02-05-2010 - 03-28-2010

Friday, Saturday

Marginal Utility Inc

http://www.marginalutility.org

Marginal Utility Inc - 319 N 11th Street, Second Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 7 PM & 9 PM

Marc Andre Robinson's artistic practice revolves around a situated awareness of historical, cultural and familial relations of belonging Robinson is interested in historically loaded objects, icons and images Drawn toward the banal and often discarded furniture of daily life, Robinson distills the hidden power relations embedded within these everyday things Depriving commonplace objects of their historical innocence, Robinson exposes the historic struggles of race, class, and gender that silently shape their perception These gestures of desublimation in which we perceive the mechanisms through which the brutal debris of the past is swept into the present, disturbs our sensory habits and forces us to question the routine Even if temporary, such awareness generates the potential for a critical reappraisal of our surroundings, and the entangled historical and biographical narratives that frame our apprehension In The Diachronic exhibition, Robinson provides an installation that addresses desire and loss through references to events that traverse personal and collective memories The central motif of the exhibition is a toy blue gorilla As a child Robinson watched this toy mysteriously vanish only to periodically return in other forms throughout the artist's life Like 'Rosebud' from the film Citizen Kane, the blue gorilla is a stand-in for the past that is beyond one's grasp It casts a spell over the present by inflecting a subject's awareness with nostalgia and a sense of the uncanny Many of the themes within The Diachronic are preparatory sketches for the artist's first trip to Pretoria and Johanesburg in South Africa The purpose of this voyage is to visit a suburban golf course in Pretoria where Robinson's Grandparents family farm once stood, in the hopes of starting a dialogue about the artist's Afrikaner family history Robinson has inherited the weight of his family's history through stories told by the artist's mother that are augmented by satellite images of the farm found on Google earth Perhaps the recurring image of the lost gorilla is a kind of cathected petite object that stands in metonymic relation to the family farm and the history of colonialism Born in Los Angeles, Robinson earned an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art He participated in the Whitney Independent Study Program and was artist-in-residence at the Studio Museum in Harlem, the LMCC and The Rocktower in Kingston, Jamaica Robinson has exhibited in the US and abroad at venues including the New Museum of Contemporary Art, NY; the Tina Kim Gallery, NY and the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow Robinson was awarded an Art Matters grant to travel to South Africa in 2010 He currently lives and works in Brooklyn marcandrerobinsoncom

An Evening with Pat Martino

04-25-2010 - 04-25-2010

Sunday

Jazz Bridge

http://www.jazzbridge.org/upcoming-events/

Collingswood Senior Community Center - 30 Collings Avenue Collingswood NJ 08109

Admission: $50 includes buffet

215-517-8337

info@jazzbridge.org

http://www.jazzbridge.org/products-page/

Start Time(s): 5 pm

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Pat Martino will be appearing with his band at the 4th Annual Jazz Bridge Benefit at the Collingswood Community Center in Collingswood, NJ The critically received documentary Martino Unstrung will be screened prior to the concert The benefit is for Jazz Bridge, an organization that assists local jazz and blues musicians in crisis

Photographer Neal Jordan will be showing the sereis Tunnels

The Secret Cinema at CHF, Installation 2 of 4

04-14-2010 - 04-14-2010

Wednesday

Chemical Heritage Foundation

http://www.chemheritage.org/TheSecretCinema

Chemical Heritage Foundation - 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 6:308:30 pm

CHF, in conjunction with Jay Schwartz of The Secret Cinema, presents a series of screenings that mix rare, vintage science-education films with classic science-fiction features Lively discussions with local humanities experts will follow each screening The April 14 discussion will be led by Michael Wellenreiter, Film Director and Assistant Professor, The University of the Arts For additional information, film lists, and future screening dates, visit wwwchemheritageorg/TheSecretCinema Image: movie still of J Carroll Naish in a 1944 film called The Monster Maker

Each One, Teach One

04-09-2010 - 04-09-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/eachone-teachone

Scribe Video Center - 4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Education is one of the most important elements to a child’s future But how that child is educated is even more important These three short films bring a different perspective to how African American children from different socio-economic backgrounds share in the same struggles Mainline Monologues (2005, 40 min), directed by Ellen Sall This film interviews six generations of African American men and women who all went through the Lower Merion School District Freedom School (2009, 26 minutes), directed by Amitanshu Das This story profiles the Children's Defense Fund's Freedom School Summer Program in West Philadelphia Trying Something New (2006, 23 minutes) Directed by Edward Basile The Community Partnership School (CPS) provides children in lower income families with a more intensive reading structure than the average public school This short documentary follows the school through its first few months of operation starting on the first day through the first parent day

Dance Philadelphia Dance

05-14-2010 - 05-14-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/dance!philadelphiadance!

Scribe Video Center - 4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Cuban Pete Dances Philadelphia (2007, 27 min) by Barry Dornfeld This documentary profiles Pedro Aguilar, considered the "the greatest mambo dancer ever" Known as “Cuban Pete”, Aguilar began dancing in the late 1940s in New York, and rode the mambo craze through the '50s and '60s This documentary takes you on the journey of him choreographing, rehearsing and performing several shows during his residence with the School of Dance at The University of the Arts It also draws on historic footage, still photographs and scenes of Aguilar’s interviews about his life and his experience translating this art form to a contemporary setting Sadly Cuban Pete passed away on January 14, 2009 Plenty of Good Women Dancers (2001, 53 min), by Germaine Ingram, Debora Kodish & Barry Dornfeld This documentary features exceptional local African American women tap dancers whose careers spanned the 1920s-1950s Restricted to few roles, often unnamed and uncredited, these women have largely remained anonymous within (and outside) of the entertainment industry and sometimes even within the communities in which they reside 

Yo! Taxi and Driving the American Dream

06-11-2010 - 06-11-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/yo!taxianddrivingamericandream

Scribe Video Center - 4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Yo! Taxi (2009, 28 min) A film by Termite TV Collective Featuring: Anula Shetty, Deborah Rudman & Michael Kuetemeyer Seas of taxis block the streets and blast their horns in protest outside the headquarters of the Philadelphia Parking Authority Yo! Taxi is a firsthand account of the real issues, struggles and circumstances on the job from members of the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania Taxi workers of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities share stories of their lives allowing the passenger (or viewer) to get behind the driver¹s seat and better understand who is at the wheel Created as part of Termite TV¹s Life Stories Project Driving the American Dream: Philadelphia Taxi Industry's Need for Worker's Comp (2009, 15 min) A film by Media Mobilizing Project Chris Filippone and Chris Rogy An exploration into the role and effect lawmakers and state regulators play in the lives of Philadelphia's taxi drivers, "Driving the American Dream" reveals the very real and lived experiences of poor and working-poor drivers who struggle each day to provide for their families

Precious Places Community History Project Premiere

04-07-2010 - 04-07-2010

Wednesday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/preciousplacescommunityhistoryproject2010premiere

The Ibrahim Theater at International House - 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Join Scribe for a celebration of eight new short documentary videos, co-produced by Scribe Video Center and community groups from Philadelphia and Coatesville Since they began working last summer, seven groups in Philadelphia and one in Coatesville have explored area archives, interviewed community elders, and edited their unique neighborhood histories into 8-minute videos—producing the latest documentaries in a growing Precious Places series While these rich histories offer a powerful retrospective of some quickly changing communities, they also provide critical insight into the social forces that continue to shape the neighborhoods around us Featuring: "El Centro De Oro", "Engine 11", "First Presbyterian Church", "Girard Estate", "Passtown Baptist Church" and the "Hayti Community", "Southwest Belmont Community Association Building", "Sydney King School of Dance", "Wynnefield Neighborhood"

Veiled Voices

03-30-2010 - 03-30-2010

Tuesday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/veiledvoices

The Ibrahim Theater at International House - 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10, $8 students/seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Women across the Arab world are redefining their role as leaders in Islam Directed by Brigid Maher, Veiled Voices (2009, 58 min) investigates the world of Muslim women religious leaders through the eyes of three women in Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt Shot over the course of two years, Veiled Voices reveals a world rarely documented or filmed before now and explores both the public and private worlds of these women The stories of the women featured give insight into how Muslim women are now increasingly willing to challenge the status quo from within Islam, promoting Islam as a powerful force for positive transformation in the world Each triumphs over difficult challenges as they carve out a space to lead in Islam and their communities Director Brigid Maher in person!

Histories: An Evening with Rea Tajiri

06-07-2010 - 06-07-2010

Monday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/histories%3Aeveningreatajiri

Prince Music Theater - Independence Black Box - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $10 Adults $8 Students/Seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Rea Tajiri's award winning films explore the psycho-spiritual repercussions of political histories within families while interrogating mainstream media representations of Asians and Asian Americans Screening: (Bridge) "River is Remembering" (2009, 10 min, work in progress) In this new work, a meditation on landscape as history, Tajiri explores the ways in which landscape, memory and history reverberate in Lordville, a small New York Delaware river town Strawberry Fields (1998, 86 minutes) excepts Set in 1971, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the film tackles the minefield between cultural history and personal memory Little Murders (1998, 20 min) A darkly comic musical about the mystery of death, communication of spirits, and the redemption that comes from knowing the truth History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige (1991, 31 min) Groundbreaking and haunting, this film is a poetic composition of recorded history and non-recorded memory Filmmaker Rea Tajiri’s family was among the 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans who were imprisoned in internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor 

Slaying Goliath

05-11-2010 - 05-11-2010

Tuesday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/slayinggoliath

The Ibrahim Theater at International House - 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10, $8 students/seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Slaying Goliath (2009, 82 min), directed by Michele Stephenson & Joe Brewster, takes a charged look at 10 days in the life of a boys’ fifth grade basketball club from Harlem, New York The film follows the children's parents, as they travel to the AAU National Championships in Cocoa Beach, Florida Whole worlds are laid bare with skillful economy, as grown ups and coaches grapple with the sometimes diverging demands of parenting and winning The difficulties of raising black boys, as well as the difficulties of being a real team, come to the fore as the group crumbles, while tantalizing questions of how filmmakers should document the events of their own lives hovers around Goliath’s edges Also screening: Camden High (2009, 20 min) by Anthony Loren Normil This documentary highlights the Camden High School basketball program which was headed by Coach Clarence Turner for over 35 years Despite many set backs that the teams has experienced over the years, Camden High and Coach Turner has produced some of the greatest athletes in the State of New Jersey who have gone on the play professional sports in both the NBA and NLF

MiND Music Education & Appreciation Month: Community Screening & Discussion Preview a selection of new 5-minute programs from MiND and members and hear from great speakers, including South African music and social activist pioneer Sharon Katz and Lisa Miller from the Network for New Music Celebrate the power of music in our world--you do not want to miss this community event! 

Architecture in Film: Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead

03-18-2010 - 03-18-2010

Thursday

Philadelphia Center for Architecture

Philadelphia Center for Architecture - 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: Suggested Donation: $10 (at door) Registration Required

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2qrrrin8c0e96ca

Start Time(s): 7-10 pm

Please join the Center for Architecture and hosts John DeFazio, AIA (Architect & Associate Professor at Drexel University) and Nick Groch, Assoc AIA, for an entertaining evening of classic film related to architecture This ongoing, monthly series shows films that explore ideas and themes on architecture and architects, though not necessarily directly Discussion is encouraged This month's film will be Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead (1949)  

National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House & Hearse Convention

04-29-2010 - 05-02-2010

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House & Hearse Convention

http://www.nationalhalloweenconvention.com

Valley Forge Convention Center - 1160 1st Avenue King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: $25

rob@nationalhauntersconvention.com

http://National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House and Hearse Conventionhttp://www.nationalhauntersconvention.com/buy_tickets.htm

Start Time(s): 8 am

Annual National Halloween, Horror, Haunted House and Hearse Convention! Tour as a guest and then get a lights on behind the scenes tour of one of the largest haunted attractions on the east coast! Over 100 vendor booths to purchase products not available in stores (For example, let's say you needed a prop of "A dead body of a 40 year old woman from the 18th century, in an appropriate gown of that time period, who was half eaten, with a giant 8 foot tall animatronic werewolf crouching over her, dripping blood from its jaws while its head swings from side to side, howling at the moon") There will be vendors who can custom make props for you--no matter how horrifying, plus a makeup war where you can prove you're the best ghoulish makeup artist!

GATE the film

03-25-2010 - 03-28-2010

Sunday, Thursday

Leah Stein Dance Company

http://www.leahsteindance.org

The Little Theater - 7141 Germantown Ave Philadelphia PA 19119

Admission: $25 advance tickets $35 at the door

http://www.danceboxoffice.com/product_details.php?category_id=0&item_id=192

Start Time(s): March 25, 7 PM March 28, 3 PM

Fundraiser for Leah Stein Dance Company! Join LSDC for the film screening of GATE by Anastacia Wilde Featuring the documentary of the 2007 On Site Philadelphia production at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Enjoy food, drinks, and conversation with the artists while supporting LSDC!

Producing for Film, TV & New Media

03-25-2010 - 03-25-2010

Thursday

Greater Philadelphia Film Office

The Palm Restaurant - 200 S Broad St Philadelphia PA 19120

Admission: FREE for GPFO listers & PGA members General public: $25

joan@film.org

Start Time(s): 6 PM -8:30 PM

In support of PGA's ongoing interaction with the Greater Philadelphia film community, GPFO is proud to co-present this high-powered panel discussion about producing for film, TV, and new media on the East Coast Hear the experts discuss how to be an effective producer in Philadelphia and beyond, and learn what an active PGA Philadelphia chapter would mean to you EVENT PANEL: JUSTIN WINEBURGH, ESQ (Moderator) Entertainment Attorney, Cozen O'Connor JEFF COX Owner, Executive Producer, Writer, Director No Joke Television Entertainment MARK MARABELLA Emmy-nominated writer/ producer and founder of Marabella Productions CHRIS PFAFF New media and technology producer and strategist, CEO of Chris Pfaff Tech/ Media LLC (ADDITIONAL PANELIST TBA) 

Energy @ Home:Being Comfortable While Saving Money & the Environment Join Silverlake Nature Center for this free presentation about Balancing Lifestyle & Energy with Nature, including a break and Q&A (For ages 12 and older) Included in the second half of the presentation will be a showing of the multiple awards winning film documentary, Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America Attendees will also receive a $50-off coupon for an energy audit (per family/household) when the seminar is completed Presenter: Todd Nixon, BS Earth & Environmental Science, Certified RESNET & BPI Energy Auditor, and Executive Director of Ecocentric Energy Solutions, LLC, an energy efficiency consulting company

This 1978 landmark documentary features conversations with 26 gay and lesbian Americans about their lives The film, made collaboratively by gay and lesbian filmmakers, explores experiences across generations, geography, class and race Its intentional presentation of diverse lifestyles, communities and philosophies challenges the clichés of what it is to be gay in this country Funny, serious and, at times, very romantic--don't miss it! 2008 marked the film's 30th anniversary and a new DVD featuring updates about the cast and crew will be out later this spring

Dirt! The Movie

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

Wednesday

ITVS Community Cinema

http://whyy.convio.net/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103321

WHYY - Independence Foundation Civic Space - 150 N 6th Street Independence Mall West Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: Free

215-351-0511

http://whyy.convio.net/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=103321

Start Time(s): 7:00pm (doors open 6:30pm)

It's under our feet and under our fingernails, but what is it? And how did it get there? Inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, find out how industrial farming, mining and urban development have led us toward cataclysmic droughts, starvation, floods and climate change Dirt is a part of everything we eat, drink and breathe Which is why we should stop treating it like, welldirt Join us for a Dirt Expo after the screening--there's more to learn about the stuff under your feet than you thought! Interactive exhibits include how to compost with worms, identifying soil types and cover planting for better soil Dirt! is the featured film for March 2010 in the ITVS COMMUNITY CINEMA line-up Presented in partnership with local public television stations and leading community organizations, Community Cinema holds monthly preview screenings in select markets across the country, showcasing selections from the new season of Independent Lens and making a real contribution on a range of current social issues by connecting communities with organizations, information and the opportunity to get involved Presented by WHYY and ITVS in partnership with Mill Creek Farm, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Weavers Way Coop Community Programs Special thanks to Amaryllis Theatre Company, Art-Reach, Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre and Liberty Resources, Inc for making this an all-access event
 

Chew the Fat! at the StudioSeries

03-26-2010 - 03-26-2010

Friday

DaDaDance Project

http://www.dadadanceproject.org/?p=1478

Studio 34 - 4522 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia PA

Admission: $5

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Come out to West Philly to meet these magnificent artists presenting works-in-progress or finished works The evening, curated by Eun Jung Choi will featureCurt Haworth, Bronwen MacArthur, Ali Fischer, Gregory Holt, Guillermo Ortega Tanus and a music group, Inzinzac, featuring Alban Bailly (guitar), Dan Scofield (soprano & tenor sax) and Eli Litwin (drums) Plus there will be a short screening of videos created by Oscar Molina and J Makary

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country

The Dude Hates Cancer Registration Kickoff Event

04-27-2010 - 04-27-2010

Tuesday

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter

http://www.thedudehatescancer.com

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

http://www.worldcafelive.com/

Start Time(s): 7 PM

The Registration Kickoff Party for The Dude Hates Cancer charity bowling tournament will feature a screening of the cult-classic movie The Big Lebowski, live music, and drink specials, all downstairs at World Cafe Live It will be the first and best chance for teams to register for the main event, The Dude Hates Cancer charity bowling tournament, which will take place on August 28th at North Bowl (with an after-party at Johnny Brenda's) All proceeds from the Kickoff Event and The Dude Hates Cancer go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services

XPN Welcomes Life Is What You Make It: A Concert & Conversation with Peter Buffett

04-19-2010 - 04-19-2010

Monday

WXPN

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3487

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $25 (Regular) $10 (Student Discount)

http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/ordertickets.asp?p=6974&backurl=%2Feventperformances.asp%3Fevt%3D3487%26SearchMonth%3D%26monthsubmit%3D%26SearchText%3D%26Go.x%3D%26Go.y%3D%26pg%3D%26spg%3D1%26c%3D

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

A benefit for LiveConnectionsorg

You may think that with a last name like his, Peter Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only real inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy: Forge your own path in life It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes In his "Concert & Conversation," the Emmy Award-winning musician, philanthropist, and author combines live performance with candid personal discussion and video clips of his film, TV, and philanthropic work The inspirational and rewarding event speaks to the challenges of finding a path towards a well-lived life, and favors following passions over conventions The written companion to the live "Concert & Conversation" program is Peter's book, Life Is What You Make It (Harmony Books, April 27th, 2010)

For his first major Philadelphia appearance, Peter has unsurprisingly chosen a venue where music and social concern go hand-in-hand: World Cafe Live, whose non-profit partner, LiveConnectionsorg, creates innovative, free music education programs for Philadelphia children All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit LiveConnectionsorg and ensure that more kids have access to experience the power of music

They Came to Play

04-08-2010 - 04-08-2010

Thursday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Bryn Mawr Film Institute Members: $5 Students and Seniors (65+): $675

610-527-9898

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

A highly enjoyable film, They Came to Play draws attention to the colorful, multi-faceted competitors in the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs Participants from all walks of life prove their dedication to music as they take part in the intense, week-long, juried contest The screening of this uplifting documentary will be followed by a Q&A session with Annette Dimedio, a pianist/ventriloquist featured in the film This 2008 film directed by Alex Rotaru runs 1 hr 31 min

What is Rosebud? The life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, controversially based on the real life of famed newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, is explored as a reporter seeks to decode the meaning of his mysterious final word Widely regarded as the greatest American film of all time, Orson Welless triumph of innovation can only truly be appreciated on the big screen This film is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute's April Film Education course, Touch of Genius: Orson Welles, and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J Douglas, PhD Enjoy this 35 mm screening of the film, which runs 1 hr 59 mins

Join Bryn Mawr Film Institute advisor David Brind, who penned the engaging script for the Sundance favorite Dare, for a free Master Class in Screenwriting in Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s upstairs multimedia room Brind will also be present to introduce and discuss the film at the evening screening of Dare at Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Produced in the Philadelphia area, Emmy Rossum (The Phantom of the Opera) stars in this drama about the complicated relationship between three high school friends Bryn Mawr Film Institute advisor David Brind, who penned the engaging script, will be present to introduce and discuss the filmDirected by Adam Salky, the film runs 1 hr 32 min

Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), this enchanting family film about faith and ethics focuses on a young boy who is faced with an important choice when a bag full of money falls out of the sky and into his playhouse The final film in Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Growing Up Global Film Series, Millions will by introduced by Sally M Powell, Head of the Baldwin School, a BMFI Community Partner Recommended for ages eight and up, with a running time of 1 hr 38 mins

Siblings Jack and Kat McMonogul struggle to build their own meaningful relationships when their lives are thrown into turmoil after their parents decide to divorce Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia’s annual Mummer’s Parade, this compelling drama highlights the small moments of change that many young people experience Director Tom Quinn will be on hand at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute to introduce and discuss this locally produced film, which runs 1 hr 25 mins

The Color of Paradise (1999)

05-11-2010 - 05-11-2010

Tuesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Bryn Mawr Film Institute Members: $500 Students and Seniors (65+): $675

610-527-9898

Start Time(s): 7:00

Filmed with exquisite detail and stunning cinematography, THE COLOR OF PARADISE tells the tender story of an eight-year-old blind boy as he navigates the world and attempts to connect with his father after the heartbreaking death of his mother This transcendent film, beautiful and spare, is an exemplary bit of filmic artistry It is shown in conjunction with the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's May Film Education course, The Color of Paradise: Arab and Islamic Film, and will be introduced by its instructor, Nasser Chour Experience this film, directed by Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, in a beautiful 35 mm print that runs for 1 hr 30 min

Handmade Nation

05-12-2010 - 05-12-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Bryn Mawr Film Institute Members: $5 Students and Seniors (65+): $675

610-527-9898

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

This isn’t your mother’s idea of crafting! In Handmade Nation, first-time director Faythe Levine documents the rise of the do-it-yourself craft movement, a new wave of art and design that is currently gaining ground across the nation Traveling to fifteen cities and interviewing 80 people, Levine captures the tight-knit community and their take on the sudden popularity of their punk-infused marriage of historical handiwork and modern aesthetics 

Black Maria Film Festival

05-19-2010 - 05-19-2010

Wednesday

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

http://www.BrynMawrFilm.org

Bryn Mawr Film Institute - 824 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Admission: General Admission: $950 Bryn Mawr Film Institute Members: $500 Students and Seniors (65+): $675

610-527-9898

Start Time(s): 7:30

The Bryn Mawr Film Institute is delighted to welcome back the Black Maria Film and Video Festival, an award-winning festival committed to the exhibition of cutting edge independent films The evening will showcase a program of new and highly creative filmsdocumentary, narrative, animated, experimental, and more The screening will be introduced by John Columbus, founder and acting director of the alternative festival

To mark the opening of Live Cinema/Histories in Motion, Martha Colburn creates a visual performance using film screenings, single channel video and handmade projection effects to the music of cellist Helena Espvall, pianist Thollem McDonas, and the band Tsigoti Colburn is a stop-action animator whose work is inspired by American and European history Fusing her animation and found footage into live 16mm performances, she performs internationally with the group Deerhoof and her own ensemble of musicians to create narratives using 1970s film re-enactments, pilgrim films, puppet films, and re-filmed Godzilla movies, to name but a few Multi-instrumentalist Espvall plays cello with several ensembles, most notably the Philadelphia-based psych-folk group Espers McDonas is critically acclaimed as one of the most interesting pianists of the current improvised music genre who has redefined the concept of piano performance Tsigoti is a collaborative and improvisational quasi-punk band combining revolutionary politics and intelligent avant-punk fervor

The 2nd Annual Main Line Student Film Festival, a one-night screening of short films from high school filmmakers in the greater Philadelphia area, showcases the best of local student filmmaking and film education Held at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, the films screened will explore a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, horror, sci-fi, noir, animation, and experimental, while demonstrating a variety of approaches to the craft of video production For more information, including instructions on submitting films, please visit mainlinestudentfilmfestivalningcom

Come enjoy films produced and directed by some of Philadelphias brightest young filmmakers! The Bryn Mawr Film Institute (BMFI)/Big Picture Alliance (BPA) Summer Filmmaking Workshop educates and inspires Phillys young media visionaries by taking them through an intensive six-week course that teaches them about the filmmaking process from pre-production through post-production Join us at the BMFI for a wonderful evening that includes the Philadelphia premiere of Class Clown, produced by the 2009 BMFI/BPA Summer Filmmaking Workshop, a fantastic film retrospective highlighting BPAs 15th anniversary, plus a Special Guest Host to lead a Q&A with BMFI/BPA students and alumni

In celebration of Earth Day, Bryn Mawr Film Institute is proudly partnering with Whole Foods Market on a day of interesting and informative films devoted to the crucial topic of the future of food The Earth Day Film Festival offers a wide range of fare aimed at raising awareness of these increasingly weighty issues Films to be screened include the documentaries What's on Your Plate? (2009) at noon, Tapped (2009) at 2:30, The End of the Line (2009) at 5:00, No Impact Man (2009) at 7:00, followed by the sci-fi classic Silent Running (1972)

One of the most outstanding opera directors working today, Christof Loy deftly tackles Mozart’s comic gem with this stellar production, featuring a lush staging and conductor Ivor Bolton’s wonderful rendition of Mozart’s score, performed live at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona Starring Diana Damrau, Olga Peretyatko, Norbert Ernst, Franz-Josef Selig, and Christoph Quest, the performance runs 4 hours This simulcast is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Wednesday Opera Subscription Series Live-Delay Simulcasts

Rheingold, directed by the great Daniel Barenboim Guy Cassiers’ unique stage production of this enduring story of immortality, greed, and duplicity is a sight to behold See it live, in HD! Starring René Pape, Stephan Rügamer, and Johannes Martin Kränzle, this performance runs 2 hrs 10 min This simulcast is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Wednesday Opera Subscription Series Live-Delay Simulcasts

Verdis Simon Boccanegra was considered a flop in its first performance; only recently has this story of political intrigue taken its place as one of the composers greatest works This production stars the incomparable Placido Domingo, who astounded audiences with his recent Met performance in this role, for which he became a baritone Conducted by Daniel Barenboim and directed by Federico Tiezzi at Teatro alla Scala in co-production with Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin This productions stars Plcido Domingo, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Anja Harteros, and Adriana Damato, and runs 3 hrs 10 min This simulcast is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Thursday Opera Subscription Series Live-Delay Simulcasts, which includes a performance of The Queen of Spades on Thursday, July 1

Stefano Podas luxuriant production of Thais engages with the questions of belief and morality presented in Massenets controversial work Lush costumes, innovative set design, and Lado Atanelis nuanced performance as Athanael, the conflicted monk, combine to present an imaginative rendition of Massenets rich score The production is conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, and stars Lado Ataneli and Barbara Frittoli The run time is 2 hr 39 min This screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription series, which also includes performances of Falstaff on May 23, Carmen on June 6, Viva La Mamma on July 11, and Siegfried on August 1 The Opera Company of Philadelphias staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows

Don’t miss this outstanding performance of Verdi’s final opera The comedic masterpiece, based on a recurring character in several of Shakespeare plays, features noted baritone Ruggero Raimondi, who specializes in the works of Verdi The performance is onducted by Paolo Arrivabeni and directed by Stefano Poda at Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liège, Belgium, and stars Ruggero Raimondi and Virginia Tola The running time is 3 hr 10 min This screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription Series The Opera Company of Philadelphia's staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows

If you missed Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s first live broadcast of La Scala’s performance of Carmen to inaugurate the Opera Season, never fear! Due to popular demand, Bryn Mawr Film Institute will be hosting an encore screening of this vibrant performance Witness this exotic production of Bizet’s masterpiece, with the legendary Daniel Barenboim conducting This performance is directed by Emma Dante at Teatro alla Scala and stars Jonas Kaufmann, Erwin Schrott, Anita Rachvelishvili, and Adriana Damato The running time is 3 hr 20 minThis screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription series The Opera Company of Philadelphia’s staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows

Donizetti’s rarely seen slapstick farce about the foibles of a small opera troupe is an extraordinarily entertaining production of the composer’s funniest work Marco Guidarini, one of Italy’s rising composers, conducts Donizetti’s witty score The production is directed by Antonio Albanese at Teatro alla Scala, and starsJessica Pratt and Vincenzo Taormina, with a running time of 2 hr 20 min This screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription series The Opera Company of Philadelphia’s staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows

Experience the Palau des Arts’ production of Wagner’s Siegfried, the third installment of the composer’s epic Ring Cycle Featuring up-and-coming opera star Lance Ryan in an celebrated performance as Siegfried, and noted graphic artist Franc Aleu’s stunning videos created especially for the production This performance is conducted by Zubin Mehta and directed by Carlus Padrissa and La Fura dels Baus at the Palau de les Arts “Reina Sofia," and stars Lance Ryan, Juha Uusitalo, and Gerhard Siegel The performance's running time is 6 hr 10 min This screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription series The Opera Company of Philadelphia’s staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows