Sandisfield, MA – On Friday evening, September 4th, The Sandisfield Arts Center launches a 12-week film series featuring local hosts, commentary, and refreshments. Screenings take place on Friday evenings at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $5.
Author and film enthusiast, Simon Winchester, opens the series on September 4th with “I Know Where I’m Going,” a 1945 romance by the British-based filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Winchester will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterwards. On September 25th, he will host “The Red Shoes.”
On September 11, French filmmaker and Sandisfield resident, Diego Ongaro, will host the 1959 Truffaut film, “400 Blows.” Bonner McAllester of Monterey will host “Salt of the Earth” on September 18 based on a 1951 zinc miner's strike that took place in Silver City, New Mexico.
Singer/Songwriter, Kenn Morr (named “Best New Band” by the Hartford Advocate), performs on September 12th at 8PM. Tickets are $15. Earlier that evening, two Sandisfield photographers host an opening from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Richard Migot features photographs of the Berkshires and Flora Parisky presents photographs of her travels in Europe and the United States.
On Saturday, September 19, Karl Saliter’s Circus Comedy takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. with fun for the whole family. The show features unicycles, juggling, audience participation and continuous laughter. Tickets for adults are $10, $5 for children.
These programs are made possible by grants from the Sandisfield and Otis Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Sandisfield Arts Center is located on Hammertown Road off Route 57 in Sandisfield. For directions, reservations and more information about the historic building and upcoming programs, visit www.sandisfieldartscenter.org or call 258-4100.
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