This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. September 10: Ordinary Angels (2024) PG A hairdresser rallies her small Kentucky town to help out the critically ill daughter of a...
Sally Bowring will speak on Abstract Expressionism. Sally Bowring is a professional artist and an adjunct instructor at VCU. She holds a BFA in painting from Goddard University and an MFA in painting from VCU. The Centuries of Art series is brought to you in partnership by Williamsburg Regional Library, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center,...
The Richmond Theatre fire, on December 26, 1811, caused the deaths of more than seventy people, including the governor of Virginia. At the time it was the deadliest urban disaster in American history. Virginia author Rachel Beanland has centered her most recent novel on the stories of those affected by the fire. She will discuss...
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. September’s Theme: Dangerous Dames! September 5: The Locket (1946) NR A beautiful, but deceptive woman’s lust for jewels becomes a dangerous problem for the men in her life. This chilling noir with dark psychological overtones...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. September 3: Grey Gardens (1975) PG This cult-classic documentary explores the lives of “Big” and “Little” “Edie, reclusive cousins of Jackie O....
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. August 27: Greyhound (2020) PG-13 Tom Hanks plays an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander leading a convoy of Allied ships that are being...
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. August’s Theme: Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock August 8: The 39 Steps (1935) NR While visiting London, Richard Hannay finds himself accused of murder and flees to the Scottish Highlands with both the police and a...
Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, singers, dancers, magicians, and more! Come share your talents or just come enjoy a fun evening of entertainment. Please prepare 2-5 minutes for your performance. To register email: jshackleford@wrl.org or call 757-741-3300 option 2.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. August’s Theme: Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock August 1: Murder! (1930) TV-PG After voting to convict a young actress of murder, a juror has doubts about her guilt and begins to investigate the case on his...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. July 30: The Fencer (2015) NR In the 1950s, a skilled fencing instructor hiding from the Soviet secret police in Estonia finds...
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. July’s Theme: You Asked For It (Patron Requests) July 25: The Seventh Seal (1957) NR A knight (Max von Sydow) returning home from the Crusades finds death (Bengt Ekerot) waiting for him. He challenges the...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. July 23: Underdog (2021) NR This endearing documentary follows a Vermont farmer for ten years as he pursues his dream of mushing...