EVENTS ARCHIVE, Cine
EVENTS ARCHIVE
Cross Sections at the Conundrum
Works by Henry McEachern
July 1-August 25, 2022
New York artist Henry McEachern’s work will be on view for July and August 2022, as a result of his winning ATHICA’s “Future Show Award,” in the 2020 juried exhibition. His exhibition “Cross Sections at the Conundrum” features a cloud-like arrangement of dozens of small, colorful assemblages. McEachern states: “They are the conglomerations of breadcrumbs I leave myself, arranged from rhizomatic constellations. These works stand as my small cosmogonies, memory pixels, and déjà vus.”
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About the Artist
Henry McEachern (b. 1999, Columbus, GA) is a multi-disciplinary artist living and working in New York City. He attended Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY, where he received his B.A. with a concentration in studio art. McEachern has been exhibited in Athens, GA since 2020.
During the pandemic, McEachern traveled the country in a van before settling back into a studio practice in his Harlem apartment. Shuttered by New York City’s numerous lockdowns, he explored mediums outside of painting: animation, photography, video-work, and eventually assemblage and installation. Earlier this year, McEachern exhibited his thesis show at Heimbolt Arts Center on Sarah Lawrence College’s campus, titled “Back Wall of Your Brain”. It was an aggregate of his collegiate experiences in art-making, and explored the mix media limits of his playful style. Recently graduated, he plans to continue pursuing his craft and life as an artist.
Artist's Instagram: @littlest.lamb
Exhibition Website: https://athica.org/updates/mceachern/
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Cross Sections at the Conundrum is sponsored in part by The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation, The Georgia Council for the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Arts.
RICH PANICO
Recently untangled from his nearly 50-year career in medicine, Rich Panico is an artist by nature and has been drawing since childhood. These works were prepared of the last six months. The drawings evolved toward more abstraction in human portraits and represent a return to animal images, a theme from 20 years ago.
"Drawing has always been a way for me to see into shifting patterns and currents of interior phenomena and become more meaningfully involved in those happenings. I suppose they could be considered an enigmatic image-laden daily journal"
THE TEST & THE ART OF THINKING
August 20 7:35pm
Film Introduction by Stuart Katz
About the Speaker:
In 1990, Stuart Katz, now a retired UGA faculty member, published a series of controversial studies of the SAT in the journal Psychological Science and elsewhere. His findings demonstrate that the Reading Comprehension (now “Reading”) task on the SAT measures factors having nothing to do with reading comprehension. Join us at 7:35 pm on August 20, just before Cine’s showing of “The Test and the Art of Thinking”, as Stuart talks about this research, and why it sparked a national conversation that continues today.
About the Film:
Parents, educators, students and college admissions professionals all intimately understand the financial, emotional and intellectual burden of the SAT/ACT—tests that are not only an integral part of the college admissions process for most American students, but also can be a rite of passage for teenagers in the United States. Even as adults, few of us forget our score, or how we felt about what it took to earn it.
The Test & the Art of Thinking traces the history and evolution of the SAT/ACT as a major player on the pathway to higher education in America, and it documents its current power in our culture. In so doing, it strives to support individuals who are embarking on the road to college, by examining what the SAT/ACT measures and means, and asking a range of educational leaders, admissions professionals and stakeholders in the test—from tutors to parents to test designers—to grapple with the test’s use, ramifications and future.
MILONGA TROPICAL
August 23 // 7:00p - 10:00p
The Athens Tango Project is taking over Ciné!
With live music and free beginner lessons. All skill levels welcome.
7:00 - 7:45p Beginner Tango Lesson
8:00p - 10:00p Milonga Tropical Dance Party
For more information visit http://milongatropical.com
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HEAR FILM SERIES
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH -- MAY 4-25
HEAR (Holistic Health + Empathy + Accessibility + Recovery) is a partnership between Ciné, Family Counseling Service of Athens, Inc. (FCS) and Nuci’s Space to raise awareness and de-stigmatize mental illness by screening relevant mental wellness-related films and videos for the Athens community every Saturday afternoon in May, in coordination with Mental Health Awareness Month.
The series will kickoff on Saturday, May 4th from 11:45a until 4:00p, and will include a screening of the feature film, A NEW HIGH followed by a Q&A with Rebecca Coates-Keane, LCSW; information tables, viewings of TED Talks on subjects related to mental wellness in the CineLab, and acoustic music performances in the lobby throughout the afternoon.
LINEUP OF FILMS, EVENTS & MORE
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STILLPOINT MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY
WEDNESDAY MAY 1 | 6-8p | FREE
Stillpoint Literary Magazine presents a launch party for their 50th print issue, featuring readings by the issue contributors and free copies of the magazine. Since its founding in 1967, Stillpoint has fostered a student community dedicated to honoring and lifting up student work, seeking to showcase the emerging and established writers and artists of the University of Georgia, Athens, and beyond.
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SCREENING: THE HOME TEAM
TUESDAY APRIL 30 | 7:00p | FREE
Georgia Ethics Watchdogs present a screening of THE HOME TEAM: A Documentary Film About The Residents In The Shadow of Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
A panel discussion with the film's producers and participants will follow the screening. The event is free, with donations encouraged.
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GUEST FILMMAKER: JIM MCKAY
THURSDAY APRIL 25 | 7:30p | FREE
Acclaimed indie filmmaker JIM McKAY returns to Athens to present and discuss his new narrative feature film, EN EL SEPTIMO DIA (ON THE SEVENTH DAY) following a group of undocumented immigrants living in Sunset Park, Brooklyn over the course of seven days.
Shot in the neighborhoods of Sunset Park, Park Slope, and Gowanus, EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA is a humane, sensitive and humorous window into a world rarely seen. The film’s impact is made quietly, with restraint and respect for the individual experiences, everyday challenges and small triumphs of its characters.
Sponsored by the UGA Film Studies Program and the Willson Center for Arts and Humanities, admission to this 7:30p screening is FREE and open to the public, and tickets will be available at the Cine Box Office starting at 5:00p on the day of the event.
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OLLI@UGA CINEMA + CONVERSATION
MONDAY APRIL 22 | 1:00p | NEVER LOOK AWAY
The OLLI@UGA CINEMA@CINÉ Special Interest Group meets once month to watch a matinee film together and enjoy a discussion about the film, with refreshments and snacks — the cinema equivalent to a book club. Join in for an enjoyable evening of cinema, conversation and camaraderie!
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GUEST FILMMAKERS:
ALAN ELLIOTT & TIRRELL WHITTLEY
Join us in welcoming AMAZING GRACE producers ALAN ELLIOTT and TIRRELL WHITTLEY, who will be in attendance for an audience discussion on opening night of this long-awaited documentary featuring Aretha Franklin’s 1972 live recording of her historic gospel album "Amazing Grace."
Screenings sponsored by the Institute for African American Studies and Film Studies Programs at the University of Georgia.
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Alan Elliott's signal career in American music and popular culture spans decades. During his long association with recording companies such as Atlantic Records, he's worked as a recording artist, composer/lyricist, producer, and as A&R executive associated with such performers as Prince, Miles Davis, George Clinton and Paul Simon. Elliott has also worked extensively with musical elements of TV and films, including his decades-long work in bringing AMAZING GRACE to a global audience. He lives in Los Angeles with his family.
Tirrell D. Whittley is a filmmaker, entrepreneur and media executive who has helped to govern successful campaigns for legendary properties and blockbuster hits including Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy, 42: The Jackie Robinson Story, War of the Planet of the Apes, Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Fast& Furious 6, Black-ish, The Walking Dead, EMPIRE, and Power. He is an ordained deacon in his church and resides in a suburb of Atlanta with his wife and two daughters.
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING EVENTS:
DJ MAHOGANY DANCE PARTY -- SATURDAY APRIL 20 | 5:30p-9:00p
As part of our 12th Anniversary celebration, DJ MAHOGANY will spin a festive mix of gospel and dance party tunes!
EASTER SERMON LIVESTREAM -- SUNDAY APRIL 21 | 6:00p
An Easter Sunday livestream broadcast following the film screening with REVEREND WILLIAM BARBER from his Greenleaf Church in Goldsboro, NC. A Protestant Minister and a political activist, Barber was a dear friend of Aretha Franklin's and will deliver a special sermon about her and the film.
PANEL DISCUSSION -- MONDAY APRIL 22 | 7:45p
Panel discussion following the film screening with guest speakers FREDA SCOTT GILES, LESLEY FERACHO, and JEAN KIDULA, led by ED PAVLIC, AFAI Board Member and UGA Professor of English and African American Studies
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12th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY APRIL 20 | 5:30-9:00p
This Saturday, plan to stop by the BarCafé for a tasty cupcake from Ike & Jane's and join us in celebrating our 12th year anniversary while DJ Mahogany spins gospel and dance party tunes around the screenings of the new Aretha Franklin concert film, AMAZING GRACE.
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GUEST FILMMAKER: JEREMY MONROE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17 -- SOLD OUT
6:30p -- RECEPTION
7:30p -- SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION
8:00p -- ENCORE SCREENING
HIDDEN RIVERS: Exploring the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region, North America’s most biologically rich waters, this new documentary film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of this aquatic life and how many people are finding ways to protect it.
Presented with a light hors d'œuvre reception and gallery viewing of photos from Freshwaters Illustrated at 6:30p, and a panel discussion following the 7:30p screening with the filmmaker JEREMY MONROE, southeastern aquatic conservation professionals, and local interdisciplinary arts researchers.
Sponsored by the Georgia Water Resources Conference and the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI).
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CAFE APOLLINAIRE w/ CLAIRE L. DUNPHY
SATURDAY APRIL 13 | 7:00p | FREE
The Georgia Fine Arts Academy presents its fourteenth Café Apollinaire, named for the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, a champion of the arts who was a leader of the avant-garde in Paris before and during World War I, and who coined the phrase "Surrealism."
The feature of the evening is the book launch of Becoming Earthwoman: Thank You, by local author and artist Claire L. Dunphy, who will share stories of her life-changing personal journey, spending ten years wandering the American countryside and beyond, painting rock circles in various places, attending Native American gatherings, and discovering the interconnectedness of all beings.
There will also be a classical guitar piece performed by Mark Katzman, and a performance by a surprise musical guest, as well as the premiere of a ten-minute comedic play by local playwright Bowen Craig that features local actors and dramatists including Ruthanna Reardon and Isaac Callahan.
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LITERARY READING: CHARLES BERNSTEIN
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 | 5:00p | FREE
Helen S. Lanier Distinguished Professor of English Jed Rasula will host poet Charles Bernstein as the 2019 Lanier Speaker. Bernstein is the Donald T. Regan Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches poetry and poetics, with an emphasis on modernist and contemporary art, aesthetics, and performance at the University of Pennsylvania.
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AADM ROUNDTABLE: Discussing Race, Policing, & Difficult Conversations
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10 | 5:30-7:00p
Our society is experiencing some turbulent times and community members, parents, teachers, and leaders feel uncomfortable discussing difficult issues surrounding race, racism, sexism, immigration, police brutality and educational equity which only keep us divided. Beginning on January 9, 2019, on the second Wednesday of each month, Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) will provide a safe space and platform for citizens to have difficult conversations, ask questions, find solutions and learning from each other's experiences. Hosted by Mokah Speaks Podcast, these sessions will include simulations and hands-on activities through dialogue and face-to-face engagement, with an overall goal to gain mutual understanding, and improve race and community relations.
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UGA CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM READING
TUESDAY APRIL 9 | 7:00p | FREE
The UGA Creative Writing Program presents a reading and book talk with professors LeAnne Howe and Magdalena Zurawski. Both professors will read from their latest works and the reading will be followed by a panel discussion curated by professor Andrew Zawacki. This event is free and open to the public.
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY APRIL 8 | 7:30p | FREE
The Federation of Neighborhoods hosts a free public forum: "Learn About Voucher Bills and Education in Athens." Listen and ask questions of panelists about the impact that recent efforts by the Georgia Assembly to enact educational scholarship accounts could have on schools in Athens-Clarke County. Join your neighbors - hear and be heard!
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SCIENCE ON SCREEN FILM SERIES
Ciné is proud to participate in this year's SCIENCE ON SCREEN FILM SERIES, a grant initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, that creatively pairs current, classic, cult, and documentary films with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine. See this link for more on this year's lineup of films and events: science-on-screen
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ATHENS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 23-27
Founded in 2008, the Athens Jewish Film Festival presents a variety of feature films, shorts, and documentaries. Festival programs include discussions with visiting filmmakers and academics, as well as a short film competition for emerging filmmakers.
Lineup of films, events and more @ athensjff.org
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY MARCH 18 | 7:30p | FREE
The Athens-Clarke County Federation of Neighborhoods presents: "Affordable Housing in Athens?" Athens-Clarke County enjoys healthy economic growth and a national reputation as a desirable place to live, retire, or study. Yet poverty rates are sky high in ACC and many people are not enjoying participation in the dream of having an affordable home. A panel of citizens, local officials and NGO leaders will address this issue. Join the Federation of Neighborhoods at this free public forum. Join your neighbors - hear and be heard!
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPIRITS AT CINÉ
Join us this holiday weekend for St. Patrick's Day! It's the one Sunday a year we can serve alcohol, and we'll be serving up Irish Bucks, Guinness and more fun drink specials at the lobby bar.
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POETRY READING: NIYI OSUNDARE
MONDAY MARCH 4 | 7:30p | FREE
Niyi Osundare, Distinguished Professor of English at the University of New Orleans, visits Athens for the 2019 African Studies Spring Lecture and for this special poetry reading event. Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most renowned poets, scholars, and public intellectuals, Osundare has authored more than 18 books of poetry, two books of selected poems, poems in over 70 journals and magazines across the world, four plays, two books of essays, and numerous scholarly articles and reviews. A leading figure in the vanguard for the performance and popularization of written poetry in Nigeria, he is also a fervent campaigner for Human Rights, social justice, and the environment.
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POETRY READING:
HEID ERDRICH & JOSINA GUESS
TUESDAY MARCH 5 | 7:00p | FREE
This reading is part of a series of events: This is (Not) What I Expected: Difference and Dignity Through Literature and the Arts, a series of events centered around and inspired by 'Citizen' by Claudia Rankine. Click here to see a full list of programming.
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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 | 5:00p
Join Ciné in celebrating the best independent films of 2018 with a happy hour viewing of the Film Independent Spirit Awards broadcast, hosted by Aubrey Plaza on IFC. Enjoy signature cocktails and usher in the latest wave of indie greats with a bang! Presenters will include Taraji P. Henson, Tessa Thompson, Viggo Mortensen, Amanda Seyfried, Finn Wolfhard, Armie Hammer, Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Elsie Fisher and Kiki Layne, among others.
The winners of the Spirit Awards are determined by Film Independent Members — a community of true film lovers. What makes a film independent? The Spirit Awards Nominating Committees assess the uniqueness of vision, original, provocative subject matter, economy of means (budget), and percentage of financing from independent sources when considering nominees.
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BOOK LAUNCH & SCREENING
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21 | 7:00p | FREE
The UGA Willson Center and Ciné will host this launch event for two new books of photography published by Fall Line Press: Carl Martin by Carl Martin and Nothing’s Coming Soon by Clay Maxwell Jordan. Both artists will attend, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Martin and Jordan will also present a free screening of GARRY WINOGRAND: ALL THINGS ARE PHOTOGRAPHABLE, Sasha Waters Freyer’s 2018 documentary about the renowned 20th-century photographer, with an introduction and Q&A to follow. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public.
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LITERARY READING: ROSA LANE
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20 | 7:00p | FREE
The Creative Writing Program and the University of Georgia Press are pleased to present a reading by the Georgia Poetry Prize winner Rosa Lane. The author of Tiller North and Roots and Reckonings, Lane's poems are forthcoming or have appeared in Crab Orchard Review, Cutthroat, Folio, New South, Nimrod, Ploughshares, RHINO Poetry, the Tishman Review, Verse Daily, and elsewhere. As a poet and architect, she splits her time between coastal Maine and the San Francisco Bay Area, where she lives with her wife.
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VOTE FOR YOUR OSCAR ANIMATION PICK!
MONDAY FEBRUARY 18 | 7:45p
Join us for an introduction, post-film discussion, and group vote with guest speakers UGA Film Professor Richard Neupert, Mike Hussey, CGI animator and Head of Dramatic Media at UGA, and graduate student animator Jingyi Zhang. Which film would YOU select for the Oscar for Best Animated Short? See this link for full lineup of OSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORT FILMS
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OLLI@UGA CINEMA + CONVERSATION
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 @ 2:00p: SHOPLIFTERS
The OLLI@UGA CINEMA@CINÉ Special Interest Group meets once month to watch a matinee film together and enjoy a discussion about the film, with refreshments and snacks — the cinema equivalent to a book club. Join in for an enjoyable evening of cinema, conversation and camaraderie!
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HIGHLIGHT MAGAZINE LAUNCH EVENT
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15 | 6:30p - 9:30p
Highlight Magazine is proud to announce the release of its inaugural issue! Please join for an evening of food and entertainment hosted by Cine Athens with catering by Rashe's Cuisine. This event is free and open to the general public and will begin with a thirty minute social engagement and discussion. The main event will follow approximately at 7:00p. After the event, issues and subscription forms will be available!
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY FEBRUARY 11 | 7:30p | FREE
The Athens-Clarke County Federation of Neighborhoods presents: "Meet Your New Commissioners and Mayor." On May 22, 2018, citizens of Athens-Clarke County elected five new Commissioners and a new Mayor. Now that they have all taken office, listen and ask questions of the new Commissioners and Mayor about what they hope to accomplish in their first terms. Join the Federation of Neighborhoods at this free public forum. Join your neighbors - hear and be heard!
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LITERARY READING: CHIKA UNIGWE
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5 | 7:00p | FREE
The UGA Creative Writing Program is pleased to present a reading by author Chika Unigwe, a Nigerian writer who now lives in the United States. She is the author of four novels, as well as numerous short stories and essays. Her books include The Phoenix, On Black Sisters’ Street, Night Dancer, and The Black Messiah. In 2014, she was selected for the Hay Festival's Africa39 list of 39 Sub-Saharan African writers aged under 40 with potential and talent to define future trends in African literature.
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GUEST SPEAKER: JOHN-PAUL KELLY
THURSDAY JANUARY 31 | 5:15p
Join us for a special introduction via live video conference with JOHN-PAUL KELLY, production designer for the new film STAN & OLLIE. UGA Film Professor and AFAI board member RICHARD NEUPERT will hosting the discussion along with JULIE RAY, a professional scenery designer who teaches design for theater, film, and television in UGA's Department of Theatre and Film Studies where she serves as Production Coordinator.
Born and educated in Ireland before moving to London to gain a BA in Architecture, Kelly later attended the Royal College of Art where he graduated with an MA in Design for Film and Television.
Kelly designed the multi OSCAR and BAFTA winning THEORY OF EVERYTHING directed by James Marsh, telling the life story of the late Stephen Hawking. Other recent works include the hit sequel BRIDGET JONES’ BABY, Richard Curtis’ ABOUT TIME, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johanssen, and numerous independent films including John MacDonagh’s hilarious black comedy THE GUARD, and Fernando Meirelles' 360, starring Anthony Hopkins and filmed in London, Vienna and Paris.
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ROBERTO TEJADA: KILL TIME OBJECTIVE
THURSDAY JANUARY 24 | 7:30p | FREE
The UGA Willson Center welcomes Distinguished Lecturer Roberto Tejada, Professor of Creative Writing and Art History at the University of Houston. Co-hosted by the Lamar Dodd School of Art, College of Environment + Design, and Creative Writing Program, Tejada will present images and narratives that relate a transnational/translational poetics engaging the visual and language arts of 1960-1970s Pop as connected to media and urbanism in Mexico, Brazil, and the Chicano/a U.S. Southwest.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
SUNDAY JANUARY 20 | 3:00p | FREE
A panel of UGA faculty and students, including Richard Neupert, Ed Pavlic, Freda Scott Giles, Andrew Smith, Barbara McCaskill and Tareva Johnson will lead an audience discussion on director Barry Jenkins' acclaimed new film, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, based on the book by James Baldwin.
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LITTLE FRANCIS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW
with THE DARNELL BOYS & DIVINE FEED
SATURDAY JANUARY 19 | 7p DOORS - 8p SHOW | TICKETS $12
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE
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GEORGIA REVIEW ISSUE RELEASE PARTY
THURSDAY JANUARY 17 | 7:00p | FREE
To celebrate the release of their new reversible, flippable Fall/Winter 2018 double issue, The Georgia Review will host a reading by authors Camille T. Dungy and Bob Hicok. The event, which will include music by local artist JoJo Glidewell, is free and open to the public. A reception with light refreshments will follow the reading.
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY JANUARY 14 | 7:30p | FREE
What are some of the key services that provide citizens in Athens-Clarke County with important support? Find out at The Federation of Neighborhoods January forum on selected local government services. Panelists will describe, and take questions on, their respective departments regarding new developments and future plans. Hear about how local government is working to support healthy, productive and safe living environments in our community and local economy. Among the topics will be air transportation; regulation of construction; animal welfare and related activities; management of landscapes; solid waste and recycling mechanisms; and prison employment and rehabilitation programs. |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Please join us for an evening of disco and debauchery as we recreate Studio 54! Featuring tunes by DJ King and a projection and lighting transformation of our space courtesy of Nicholas Gould and Jason Huffer. Tickets will be just five dollars at the door and the party will kick off at 10:00. Don’t miss the most trashy and glamorous party of the year!
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GUEST SPEAKER: RICHARD NEUPERT
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 | 7:00p
UGA Film Studies Professor Richard Neupert will offer an introduction to ROMA, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. A vivid portrayal of domestic strife and social hierarchy amidst political turmoil, the film follows two domestic workers from Mixteco heritage descent and who work for a small family in the middle-class neighborhood of Roma. Filmed in luminous black and white, ROMA is an intimate, gut-wrenching and ultimately life-affirming portrait of the ways, small and large, one family maintains its balance in a time of personal, social and political strife.
ONE WEEK ONLY! DECEMBER 14-20: Don't miss this exclusive theatrical presentation, sponsored by the Latin American & Caribbean Studies Institute and the Film Studies Department at the University of Georgia.
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GUEST SPEAKER: JUSTIN LAVNER
MONDAY DECEMBER 3
Following the 5:30p screening of BOY ERASED, UGA Psychology Professor Justin Lavner will discuss gay conversion therapy and family reactions. Lavner has been researching mental health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations as well as family functioning among LGBT adolescents, same-sex couples, and same-sex parents and their adoptive children.
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24
Shop small this weekend and support your hometown Athens businesses! Pickup a Ciné gift card or gift membership for that film fan on your list -- or take a shopping break and take in a great movie!
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WINE TASTING
Join us on Giving Tuesday for a happy hour wine tasting with Noble Wine Cellar. Taste locally grown Georgia wine -- a perfect gift for the holiday season -- and give back to your local cinema as you sip. Hosted by Alejandro Ortiz of Normal School of Wine at J's Bottle Shop in Normaltown. Noble's wines are produced from a single vineyard, Fiddler's Ridge, located in Georgia's first and only AVA (American Viticultural Area). Proceeds from the tasting will support Ciné, Athens' only nonprofit arthouse cinema. |
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GIVING TUESDAY
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27
#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.
This #GivingTuesday, donate to your local nonprofit cinema and support our mission to to present film, arts and events which inspire, educate, and build community in Athens, GA!
This year, Facebook and PayPal will match any donations made through Facebook dollar for dollar starting at 8am, until they reach $7million. This will run out quickly, so if you want to double your impact in support of your local nonprofit cinema, we suggest trying to donate right at 8am. To donate, simply go to our Facebook page and click the 'Donate' button at the top. Any amount helps.
Thank you for your support!
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HOGWARTS HAPPY HOUR MIXER
& COSTUME CONTEST
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 | 7-8p
Break out the wizard hats and wands and join us for a happy hour mixer and costume contest around the last screenings of FANTASTIC BEASTS at 5:15p and 8:15p. Bring your first years, because there will be an adult costume contest (12 and up) and a kids costume contest (less than 12) with fun prizes for the best looks! Don’t feel like breaking out the old Hogwarts robes? Just come as you are and enjoy a butterbeer and other fantastic specialty drinks!
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BAD MOVIE NIGHT: HOME SWEET HOME
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20 | 8:30p | FREE
Celebrating the very worst in cinema! This month, escaped from the mental institution, a deranged PCP addict (played by "Body By Jake" Steinfeld) ruins a family's Thanksgiving by carving up more than just the turkey in HOME SWEET HOME.
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BREATHE: CITIZEN ADVOCACY BENEFIT
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15 | 5:30p | FREE
Citizen Advocacy Athens Clarke presents a special free screening of BREATHE based on the true story of a man who refused to let his life be defined by his polio diagnosis. Guests are welcome to visit with the Board of Directors and Coordinators after the screening to learn more about the film, and about Citizen Advocacy. Light refreshments will be served, and donations are welcomed!
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY NOVEMBER 12 | 7:30p | FREE
The Federation of Neighborhoods presents a panel discussion on music tourism opportunities in Athens. Learn about the music industry's contributions to our local economy and how a recent Georgia Department of Economic Development report on the subject will be implemented. Join your neighbors - hear and be heard!
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CARIBBEAN DANCE PARTY w/ DJ OSMOSE
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 | 6:45p | FREE
Come dance to the Reggae and Dub music provided by vinyl expert DJ Osmose. Admission is free with donations requested to purchase musical instruments for the Holy Trinity Music School, Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The school offers programs that provide musical training at the highest level to more than 1500 students in all instrumental and vocal areas.
SEATING IS LIMITED -- ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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FREE SOLO + CLIMBING HAPPY HOUR
Join Active Climbing - Athens GA in celebrating FREE SOLO, a documentary following Alex Honnold’s groundbreaking unassisted ascent of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan. We will have a happy hour with drinks, snacks and climbing themed games before the film at 7:45! Come out, have a drink, play some climbing themed bingo, and enjoy this incredible true story. The event will start at 6:45, so bring a piece of climbing gear and enjoy happy hour specialty drinks! |
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GUEST FILMMAKER: ASTRA TAYLOR
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4 | 4:30p & 7:30p
Join us for a live video discussion with director and Athens native ASTRA TAYLOR who will discuss her new documentary, WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? Joining the discussion will be ACC District Commissioner PATRICK DAVENPORT, UGA Law Professor MEHRSA BARADARAN, and CCHS English Department Chair IAN ALTMAN. |
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LITERARY ARTS AT UGA: A SHOWCASE
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 | 7:00p | FREE
As part of UGA's Spotlight on the Arts, The Georgia Review, UGA’s Creative Writing Program, and Stillpoint Literary Magazine present this showcase of literary readings, featuring:
Stephen Corey, Editor, The Georgia Review
Soham Patel, Assistant Editor, The Georgia Review
Melisa (Misha) Cahnmann-Taylor, Professor, UGA Department of Language and Literacy Education
Christine M. Lasek, Assistant Director, UGA Creative Writing Program
Amy Bonnaffons, PhD Student, UGA Creative Writing Program
Lindsay Tigue, PhD Student, UGA Creative Writing Program
Dane Tillman, Secretary, Stillpoint Literary Magazine
Max Rabb, Co-Senior Editor, Stillpoint Literary Magazine
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U-LEAD ATHENS ARTISTS
OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY OCTOBER 11 @ 6:30p
U-Lead artists are local students who are immigrants or children of immigrants. This exhibit showcases their outstanding artistic abilities in a variety of mediums including pastels, charcoal, acrylic, and watercolor. Topics include portraits, nature, and immigration experiences.
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FRANKENREADS
HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31 | 6:00p | FREE
As part of an international celebration of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein organized by the Keats-Shelley Association of America, UGA presents FRANKENREADS, a special public reading of the novel, with the final 30 minutes taking place at Ciné at 7:00p, just prior to a free screening of the classic horror film THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) at 7:30p. Arrive early at 6:00p for a Halloween cocktail hour with costumes encouraged!
In the spirit of the novel’s multiple voices, readers will be drawn from across the campus and the larger Athens community and will be accompanied by a slideshow of images drawn from popular culture. Sponsored by the UGA Colloquium in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Literature, in collaboration with the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and UGA’s Undergraduate English Association.
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BLAZE ENCORE w/ SPECIAL GUESTS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1 | 6:00p | $15
Join us for a discussion and book signing with special guest screenwriter SYBIL ROSEN and live music with FESTER HAGOOD and LEVI LOWREY, who will share their love of Blaze Foley's music by performing some of his best songs before an encore screening the film BLAZE.
6:00p -- MEET & GREET BOOK SIGNING with SYBIL ROSEN
7:00p -- LIVE MUSIC with FESTER HAGOOD and LEVI LOWREY
7:30p -- BLAZE SCREENING followed by DISCUSSION with SYBIL ROSEN
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HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUR
SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 | 6-8p | FREE
Join us for a Happy Hour in the lobby ahead of the parade festivities downtown. Mix and mingle, enjoy spooky cocktails, and celebrate Halloween with us.
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LITERARY READING: IRA SUKRUNGRUANG
TUESDAY OCTOBER 23 | 7:00p | FREE
The Creative Writing Program at the University of Georgia is pleased to present a reading by Ira Sukrungruang, author of the memoirs Southside Buddhist and Talk Thai: The Adventures of Buddhist Boy, the essay collection Buddha’s Dog and Other Meditations, the short story collection The Melting Season, and the poetry collection In Thailand It Is Night. This event is made possible with generous support from Helen S. Lanier distinguished Professor of English Jed Rasula.
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OLLI@UGA CINEMA + CONVERSATION
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24: THE OLD MAN & THE GUN
This month, UGA Film Studies Professor Richard Neupert will offer an introduction to the film at 4:30p, followed by the screening at 5:30p and a brief discussion afterwards.
The OLLI@UGA CINEMA@CINÉ Special Interest Group meets once month to watch a matinee film together and enjoy a discussion about the film, with refreshments and snacks — the cinema equivalent to a book club. Join in for an enjoyable evening of cinema, conversation and camaraderie!
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LITERARY READING: JOHN SCALZI
THURSDAY OCTOBER 25 | 6:00p | FREE
Avid Bookshop presents the incomparable science fiction author John Scalzi with the second installment in his acclaimed epic space-opera Interdependency series, The Consuming Fire, the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Collapsing Empire (2017). Please arrive early for best seating.
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AGAVE SCREENING & TASTING RECEPTION
THURSDAY OCTOBER 18
5:30p -- Matinee Film Screening Only ($7.50)
7:30p -- Evening Film Screening Followed by Tasting Reception ($25)
TASTING RECEPTION features a sampler of agave liquors from Fortaleza Tequila and Vago Mezcal, along with cuisine provided by The National and El Camino Real Taqueria
This expressive documentary explores the phenomenon of the fastest trending alcohol spirit in the world, Tequila and Mezcal. This journey takes us to the world’s most bio-diverse landscape of the agave plant, Mexico; here families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations, at times, even clandestinely. From the alluring red highlands of Jalisco to the rugged mountains of Oaxaca the film follows three producers: Carlos, Graciela, and Aquilino in this burgeoning renaissance. From a bootstrap ambition to carrying on a father’s legacy, their successes and sacrifices unfurl in this interwoven story. Discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of a nation and the people trying to protect it for the future.
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MAN MADE w/ GUEST FILMMAKER
SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 | 7:00p | FREE
As part of the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission presents a FREE screening of the film MAN MADE with filmmaker T Cooper, who will participate in a post-film discussion with the audience and panel from GLOBES, The University of Georgia’s LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Organization.
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MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE
TUESDAY OCTOBER 16 | 7:30p | FREE
The Peabody Media Center will host a screening of the award-winning American Masters documentary, MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE, co-directed by Rita Coburn, who will be in attendance to introduce the film and answer questions from the audience immediately after the showing.
Additional University of Georgia sponsors include the Willson Center for Humanities & Arts, the Department of Theatre & Film Studies, and the Department of Entertainment & Media Studies in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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DON CHAMBERS: WORKS ON PAPER
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY AUGUST 31 @ 6-9p
Don Chambers is a musician/artist based in Athens, Georgia. This exhibit of works from the past two years includes watercolors, acrylics, and drawings combined with photo transfers and rust.
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TAKE YOUR SEAT DEDICATION PARTY
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 | 7:00p
Join us for a reception in celebration of the newly installed seat plaques in Theater 1, with catering provided by Donderos, Heirloom, home.made, and Marti's at Midday. Our gracious thanks to all who have contributed to this fundraising campaign.
And there are still seats available in Theatre 2! To purchase a dedication, please inquire in person at the cinema, and Take Your Seat at Ciné!
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HAL FILMMAKER Q&A
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9 | 8:00p
Following the reception, stick around for this special screening of HAL the new documentary on filmmaker Hal Ashby, featuring a live video Q&A with director Amy Scott and score composer Heather McIntosh, following the 8:00p evening show. Both Heather and Amy have ties to Athens and have found widespread accomplishments in their fields in LA and beyond.
Our moderators for the evening will be Todd Kelly and Dottie Alexander, both of whom are active at Cine and longtime friends of both of our guests. Both Todd and Dottie are musicians and have collaborated extensively with Ms. McIntosh, and had the pleasure to know Ms. Scott when the genesis of this project was but a distant ambition. We couldn’t be happier to host our one-time Athenian friends and invite you all to a spirited conversation about one of our favorite filmmakers.
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THE GEORGIA REVIEW LITERARY READING
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5 | 8:00p
To celebrate the release of its latest issue, Summer 2018, The Georgia Review will host a reading by authors Julia Elliott and Ed Pavlić. The event, which will include music by guitarist Mitchell Powers, is free and open to the public. A reception with light refreshments will follow the reading.
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THE INVINCIBLE CZARS PRESENT:
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA & NOSFERATU
TUESDAY OCTOBER 2
Kicking off this year's Horror Series, Cine welcomes back the Austin-based band, The Invincible Czars, to perform their live score accompaniment to two classic silent horror films. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience! See links below for tickets and more:
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MEMBER NIGHT THIS TUESDAY
Join us for a special Member Night celebration on Tuesday, September 25th! Ciné Members are invited to meet and greet during a social hour at 6:30p with snacks provided by Trader Joe's, between the screenings of SAVING BRINTON.
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BAD MOVIE NIGHT: LIGHT BLAST
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25 | 8:30p | FREE!
Celebrating the very worst that cinema has to offer! This month, Erik "Ponch" Estrada must stop a mad scientist with a giant, face-melting laser who is holding the city of San Francisco hostage in LIGHT BLAST.
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LA FRENCH TOUCH:
FRENCH ANIMATION TODAY
A CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD NEUPERT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 | 3:00p | FREE!
Today, France is the third largest producer of animation in the world, trailing only the USA and Japan. Yet, unlike American and Japanese animation, which is mostly produced by large studios, French animators work in small, independent micro-studios, where they create a surprisingly rich array of stories and styles. This presentation introduces us to several major French animation auteurs and their striking movies. It also argues that there has been a sort of "New Wave" in French animation over the past decade. The talk is heavily illustrated with clips.
Richard Neupert is the Charles H. Wheatley Professor of the Arts and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor in Film Studies at UGA. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Ciné.
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ART HOUSE THEATER DAY
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23
Join us for a national celebration of the art house theater and the cultural role it plays in a community. It is a time to recognize the year-round contributions of film and filmmakers, patrons, projectionists, and staff, and the brick and mortar theaters that are passionately dedicated to providing access to the best cinematic experience.
Special film screenings will include SAVING BRINTON, an acclaimed documentary on a remarkable discovery of early silent film treasures; family matinees of the new animated adventure THE BIG BAD FOX & OTHER TALES; late shows of John Landis' 1973 micro-budget comedy SCHLOCK, and an advance screening of the award-winning tragicomedy THUNDER ROAD, featuring a video Q&A with the cast & crew.
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ATHENS CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 | 5:30p | FREE!
In honor of our friend Rich Rusk, and in gratitude for his work and advocacy, Athens Citizens Climate Lobby invites the public to attend a free showing of "Years of Living Dangerously: Safe Passage." Athens Citizens Climate Lobby joins groups across the country to build political will for solutions to climate change. The group has been active in the Athens area since 2015, and is seeking to foster a community conversation around the issue of climate change. The 25-minute film will be followed by a short presentation and discussion. Light refreshments will be provided by Trump's Catering.
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U-LEAD ATHENS PRESENTS: THE UNAFRAID
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 | 6:00p | FREE!
U-Lead Athens presents THE UNAFRAID, an award-winning documentary portraying what it means to grow up both American and un(der)documented in today’s United States.
The fundraising event includes a reception from 6:00-7:00p catered by The National and gallery walk of U-Lead student artwork, showcasing their artistic talents in photography, paintings, poems, music, and more. THE UNAFRAID film will screen from 7:00-8:30p, followed by a panel discussion among the film’s directors Anayansi Prado and Heather Courtney, and two featured characters, Aldo and Alejandro, who both grew up in Athens and are leaders in and graduates of U-Lead Athens.
There is no admission charge. Donations to U-Lead Athens Scholarship Fund are welcome, and will help continue the non-profit's mission to get academically qualified immigrant and children of immigrant students to the colleges of their dreams.
PLEASE NOTE: Tonight's 7:00p film screening is now SOLD OUT! Some additional seating will be available for an overflow screening in the CinéLab space at 7:45p. Please plan to arrive early for best availability.
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VERY GOOD PUZZLE
Very Good Puzzle will have puzzles set up in the lobby for you to put together before (or after) this week's shows. So come early, have a drink and puzzle before PUZZLE! They'll also be here next Tuesday and Thursday September 11 & 13 with puzzles available for purchase.
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GUEST SPEAKERS -- 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
Widely considered among the greatest films of the 20th century, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY returns to select U.S. theatres in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, with a new 4k digital restoration of this groundbreaking science fiction epic. Originally released on April 4, 1968, the film ignited the imaginations of critics and audiences alike and its impact continues to resonate to this day.
Join us in welcoming the following guest speakers who will offer introductions to these screenings:
SUNDAY 9/9 @ 1:30p -- DAVE MARR
SUNDAY 9/9 @ 5:00p -- RICHARD NEUPERT
TUESDAY 9/11 @ 7:30p -- HUGH RUPPERSBURG
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LITERARY READING: SELAH SATERSTROM
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 | 7:00p | FREE!
The UGA Creative Writing Program presents a reading with Selah Saterstrom, the author of the novels The Meat and Spirit Plan, The Pink Institution, and most recently Slab, which was also produced as an award winning play, performed by Square Product Theatre. Her book of essays on Divinatory Poetics, Ideal Suggestions, was published by Essay Press in the fall of 2016. Widely published and anthologized, she also curates Madame Harriette Presents, an occasional performance series. She teaches and lectures across the United States and is the director of Creative Writing at the University of Denver.
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GUEST SPEAKER: TIMOTHY ADAMS JR
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 17th @ 7:45p
Join us for a special screening introduction for WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? with Timothy Adams Jr., who was the last musician to appear on the Mr. Rogers show, and will offer insights from this unique experience. A former Timpanist of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Professor of Music at Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Adams is currently the Heyward Professor of Music and Chair of Percussion at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music, and lives in Athens with his wife and son. See more in this recent ABH article.
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RINNE ALLEN: GARDEN
NOW ON DISPLAY
rinne allen is a photographer based in athens, georgia who makes traditional photographs and also these light drawings that are currently on view:
i have made these light drawings for over 20 years in my backyard garden, just around the corner from ciné.
each light drawing is one-of-a-kind and is made using an early photographic techinque dating to the 1830’s called cyanotype.
cyanotypes are made by treating paper with a light-sensitve solution, then placing specimens on the paper outside in the sun. the sun’s rays cause a chemical reaction, leaving only the shadow of the specimen behind.
for me, making these is a welcomed antidote to the mechanization of photography and of our daily lives. the process is tactile, experimental, temperamental, uncontrollable, and always a surprise.
over time, these light drawings have helped to preserve ethereal, temporal moments from my garden.
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BIGGER THAN HIP-HOP MOVIE SERIES
JUICE -- AUGUST 24-25
ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment hosts this special screening of the 1992 crime drama JUICE as the third film in their "Bigger Than Hip-Hop" movie series, with late shows at 10p on Friday and Saturday August 24-25, and presented with music videos by Athens Hip-Hop artists, and a Midnight Mega-Mix of 90's Hip-Hop music with DJ Chief Rocka and Friends following the movie at 11:30p on Friday August 24th.
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GUEST SPEAKER: TIMOTHY ADAMS JR
THURSDAY JULY 26th @ 7:45p
Join us for a special screening introduction for WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? with Timothy Adams Jr., who was the last musician to appear on the Mr. Rogers show, and will offer insights from this unique experience. A former Timpanist of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Professor of Music at Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Adams is currently the Heyward Professor of Music and Chair of Percussion at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music, and lives in Athens with his wife and son. See more in this recent ABH article.
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GEORGIA REVIEW SPRING ISSUE PARTY
MONDAY JUNE 25 @ 7p
To celebrate its upcoming issue, The Georgia Review will host a reading by Elly Bookman, winner of the fifth annual Loraine Williams Poetry Prize. Review assistant editor Soham Patel will be the opening reader, and the event will include a musical performance by Cortez Garza. Sponsored by The Georgia Review and the National Endowment for the Arts, the event is free and open to the public. A reception with light refreshments will follow the reading.
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ATHENS PICTURE SHOW: JUNE 22-24
This AthFest weekend, join us for a diverse series of new locally produced films, including: KNIGHTS TO KINGS, an inspiring documentary from Chess & Community on their travels to Ethiopia; ATHENS RISING, a feature documentary from local filmmaker James Preston celebrating the creative class in the Classic City; DOWN & YONDER, a southern drama made by Christopher Flippo and UGA students in their hometowns in Northwest Georgia; and a midnight program of alternative microcinema from Andrew Shearer and Athens underground film collective GONZORIFFIC.
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ATHFEST MUSIC: CLUB CRAWL @ CINÉ
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FRIDAY JUNE 22
9:00p -- Doors Open
10:00p-11:00p – Ty Manning and the Slawdog Biscuits
11:15p-12:15p – Sunny South Blues Band
12:30p-1:30a – AFTM
ADMISSION: $7 or FREE with AthFest wristband All ages welcome | Artist bios and photos: AthFest.com
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SATURDAY JUNE 23:
5th Annual HipHop All-Star Showcase
Presented by ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment
Hosted by DJ Chief Rocka & Mon2
8:00-8:40p -- Doors Open with a Red Carpet Mixer
8:45-9:25p -- Athens Music Video Mix
9:30-9:40p -- Minnie Lea
9:45- 9:55p -- Motorhead 2X
10:00-10:10p -- Ishues
10:10-10:25p -- DJ Chief Rocka
10:25-10:35p -- Kid Arsenic
10:40-10:50p -- Javae
10:55-11:05p -- Kxng Blanco // King of the Youth
11:10-11:20p -- CatchOne Baldie
11:25-11:35p -- Dictator
11:45-11:55p -- DK
12:00-12:25a -- BYV
12:30-12:50a -- VALLEY GIRL D
12:50-1:00a -- RocboiZay
1:00-1:10a -- AgTezz
1:15-1:25a -- Ant Da Ripper
1:30-1:40a -- Solo 10K
1:45-2:00a -- Chief Rocka & Mon2
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FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY JUNE 11 @ 7:30p
The Federation of Neighborhoods presents BikeFest, featuring a panel discussion with local non-profits and ACC government officials. There will also be a mini-fair with representatives from local organizations and businesses focused on cycling.
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BOOMATHENS MEETUP
TUESDAY JUNE 12 @ 5:30p
BoomAthens Magazine hosts a free meetup and conversation entitled: "Let's Talk Movies"
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ALAN CAMPBELL
APRIL 26 THRU MAY 20
"The Hidden World of Oystering", an exhibition of coastal artwork
including the working watermen and Gullah Geechee oystermen:
• Lone Oysterman Watercolor 29” x 22” Private Collection
• Oystering Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Hidden World Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Working the Beds Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Dragging Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Heading In Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Yellow Glove Oil 8” x 12” $950
• Low Country Boil Watercolor 21” x 15’ Private Collection
• Darien Daybreak Print 24” x 48” $1,500
• Barefoot Frazier Watercolor 21” x 15” Private Collection
• A Day on the River Oil 15” x 11” $1,200
• Wormsloe Moonrise Oil 15” x 11” $1,200
• Washing Oysters Oil 22” x 29” Private Collection
• The Oysterman Print 15” x 11” $550
• Spoonbills Print 12” x 24” $750
• Fowler’s Marsh Oak Watercolor 14: x 21” Private Collection
BAD MOVIE NIGHT: THE BLACK CRYSTAL
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TUESDAY MAY 29 @ 8:30p
Celebrating 8 years of the very worst that cinema has to offer!
This month, after driving his Trans Am straight into the heart of backwoods Arizona cult country, Will finds himself in possession of a much-desired power crystal, eating roast beef sandwiches with a witch, and getting beaten to a pulp by immortal rednecks in THE BLACK CRYSTAL.
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GUEST SPEAKERS: GONZORIFFIC
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY MAY 18-19 @ 9:45p
Local underground filmmaking collective GONZORIFFIC presents this weekend's late shows with REVENGE, a stylish and bloody revenge thriller from French director Coralie Fargeat. Friday night's show will feature an introduction by local film journalist, filmmaker and Gonzoriffic co-founder Andrew Shearer, and Saturday night's show will feature an introduction by Xtina Pierstomlin, a member of the Gonzoriffic filmmaking gang who has written, acted, and created special effects in many films, famously playing Zizi Poof in "Space Boobs in Space." In recent years, she has begun producing and directing, and runs the Gonzoriffic Department for Effed Up French Films.
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GUEST SPEAKER: RICHARD NEUPERT
SATURDAY MAY 19 @ 4-6p
UGA Film Professor and AFAI Board Member Richard Neupert will host a happy hour presentation: CELEBRATING CINEMATIC HISTORY: THE LUMIERE BROTHERS AND THE BIRTH OF CINEMA. Come enjoy a cocktail and learn about the early beginnings of motion pictures!
In 1895, Louis and Auguste Lumière projected the first motion pictures in France. Then they sent camera operators around the globe to make and show films. Some critics even claim that Louis Lumière was equivalent to the great Impressionist painters, experimenting with light, but adding movement. These earliest motion pictures are still among the most striking films the world has ever known. This talk presents a number of Lumière’s most beautiful 50-second movies made in Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia. Lumière films truly “showed the world to the world” and launched a whole new art form.
FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS FORUM
MONDAY MAY 14 @ 7:30p
The Federation of Neighborhoods presents “Meet Board of Education Candidates” public forum, consisting of moderated questions formulated by the Federation of Neighborhoods Board and sent to all candidates in advance. The format will be in three sections, with the unopposed candidates going first, followed by District 5 candidates, and finally District 7 candidates. There will be time following the forum for attendees to meet and speak with candidates directly.
Join your neighbors for this chance to meet the Board of Education candidates in Athens! Hear and be heard!
GUEST SPEAKER: RICHARD NEUPERT
SATURDAY MAY 12 @ 2:15p
Join us for a special introduction this weekend with UGA Film Professor and AFAI Board Member Richard Neupert for MARY & THE WITCH'S FLOWER.
SATURDAY MAY 19 @ 4-6p
Then mark your calendars for next Saturday as Richard will host a happy hour presentation, CELEBRATING CINEMATIC HISTORY: THE LUMIERE BROTHERS AND THE BIRTH OF CINEMA. Come enjoy a cocktail and learn about the early beginnings of motion pictures!
In 1895, Louis and Auguste Lumière projected the first motion pictures in France. Then they sent camera operators around the globe to make and show films. Some critics even claim that Louis Lumière was equivalent to the great Impressionist painters, experimenting with light, but adding movement. These earliest motion pictures are still among the most striking films the world has ever known. This talk presents a number of Lumière’s most beautiful 50-second movies made in Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia. Lumière films truly “showed the world to the world” and launched a whole new art form.
BIGGER THAN HIP-HOP 2.0: BEAT STREET
SATURDAY MAY 12
AthFactor-Liberty Entertainment presents its "Bigger Than Hip-Hop Movie Series" followed by music in the CineLab!
10:00p -- BEAT STREET movie screening
11:30p -- THROW-BACK MIX BY DJ CHIEF ROCKA
12:00m -- MIDNIGHT MUSIC VIDEOS featuring the premiere of Stella Groove's new video "Boss"
12:30a -- LIVE MUSIC BY STELLA GROOVE
ANTHONY DECURTIS & ANDY BROWNE TROUPE: LOU REED TRIBUTE
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SUNDAY MAY 13 @ 6-8p
The Andy Browne Troupe is teaming up with acclaimed Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis to bring the music and memories of the legendary rock musician to life with a performance of some of the classic songs of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground. DeCurtis will also be signing copies of his book, Lou Reed: A Life, the essential biography of one of music's most influential icons.
ADMISSION: $10 -- ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE
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GUEST SPEAKER: RICHARD NEUPERT
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Join us for a special introduction to two of our new films this weekend with UGA Film Professor and AFAI Board Member RICHARD NEUPERT: LEAN ON PETE at 7:30p on Friday May 4th and MARY & THE WITCH'S FLOWER at 2:15p on Sunday May 6th!
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KEEPING IT LOCAL: REVIVING GEORGIA'S SEAFOOD HERITAGE
THURSDAY APRIL 26 @ 6-9p
TICKETS: $40 PER PERSON -- SOLD OUT!
Join us in a total sensory immersion event of art, food, film and fascination. This special event is presented by
UGA Marine Extension and
Georgia Sea Grant to support efforts to grow aquaculture in the state and raise awareness about issues facing Georgia's fishing industry.
The evening's lineup features "The Hidden World of Oystering" art exhibit and sale by renowned artist, Alan Campbell; a book reading by local author, André Gallant; and the Athens premiere of the film SHIFTING BASELINES (75min), produced by Blue Voyage Productions in partnership with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.
Oysters and regional cuisine will be served by The National and Seabear Oyster Bar, all happening at Ciné, truly qualifying this extraordinary event as "Keeping It Local!"
CLAIRE & BOB CLEMENTS
ON DISPLAY THRU APRIL 24
Claire and Bob Clements both earned Bachelor of Fine Art degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, studying art there in the late 50’s and early 60’s. He came from the Pittsburgh area, she from the New York-Westchester County area. Claire does cut-paper paintings, Bob does sculpture and acrylic paintings, often using heavy impasto.
In 1969, they moved to Athens. At the University of Georgia, they were both tenured professors and Graduate Faculty members. Bob also does public art sculptures, e.g., in Athens, at the Athens Regional Public Library. Claire has led the Athens Plein Air Painters for thirty years.
“ We both love Cine and feel it, as our community’s art movie space, is a great community cultural resource and treasure.”
PANEL DISCUSSION: PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS
FRIDAY APRIL 20th @ 5:00p | ADMISSION: FREE
Friday, April 20th, has been designated by the Network for Public Education (NPE) and other school advocacy groups as a National Day of Action to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools.
As a joint collaboration with NPE, ULead, and the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, Ciné is co-presenting a discussion with a diverse panel of teens on that date to address how to make Athens safer for everyone, everywhere. Teens will share stories of their recent experiences protesting gun violence or learning about peace, activism and leadership.
Free popcorn and soft drinks will be served while supplies last. People are encouraged to wear orange to show support for gun control, and attendees can also register to vote.
UGA PRESS BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
TUESDAY APRIL 17
6:00p -- RECEPTION & READING
7:30p -- CONCERT FILM SCREENING
ADMISSION: FREE -- LIMITED SEATING -- RSVP HERE
Were you there? Twenty years ago Widespread Panic held what became the largest record release party ever for their album Light Fuse, Get Away. Just in time for the anniversary this April, The Georgia Press is releasing Gordon Lamb's new book on this epic event, Widespread Panic in the Streets of Athens, Georgia.
Join us at 6:00p for a reception in the Ciné Lab, catered by The National, with copies of the book for sale by Avid Bookshop. Former Athens Mayor Gwen O’Looney will introduce Gordon for a quick reading, to be followed by a Q&A. Afterward, relive the day and watch a free screening of the concert film.
BAD MOVIE NIGHT: NOMAD RIDERS
TUESDAY APRIL 24 @ 8:30p
ADMISSION: FREE
Celebrating the very worst that cinema has to offer! This month, after his family is exploded by a biker gang, blandest cop alive Steve Thrust goes rogue and vows to exact revenge on everyone responsible in the by-the-numbers
NOMAD RIDERS.
KEEPING IT LOCAL: REVIVING GEORGIA'S SEAFOOD HERITAGE
THURSDAY APRIL 26 @ 6-9p
TICKETS: $40 PER PERSON -- ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE
Join us in a total sensory immersion event of art, food, film and fascination. This special event is presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georga Sea Grant to support efforts to grow aquaculture in the state and raise awareness about issues facing Georgia's fishing industry.
The evening's lineup features "The Hidden World of Oystering" art exhibit and sale by renowned artist, Alan Campbell; a book reading by local author, André Gallant; and the Athens premiere of the film SHIFTING BASELINES, produced by Blue Voyage Productions in partnership with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.
Oysters and regional cuisine will be served by The National and Seabear Oyster Bar, all happening at Ciné, truly qualifying this extraordinary event as "Keeping It Local!"
MEMBER NIGHT: EVERY TUESDAY
MEMBER NIGHT is now on Tuesdays!
Join us for a social hour with specialty cocktails from 6:30p-7:30p, and discounted admission at just $6.50 for all shows for all current members!
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