Upcoming Events April 10 – April 21

Tuesday, April 10 at 6 pm:  Organizing for America meeting

Wednesday, April 11 at 7 pm:  PRC Candidate Forum

Thursday, April 12 at 7 pm:  REEL New Mexico presents “Shakespeare Behind Bars”

The film, produced by Jilann Spitzmiller and written and directed by Hank Rogerson, bothSanta   Feresidents, is a documentary feature that follows a year-long rehearsal and presentation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” by inmates of aKentuckyprison.

Hailed as “tremendously moving,” the film tells an extraordinary story about the creative process and the power of art to heal. It was a Sundance official selection and has won awards, including “Best in Show” and “Best Documentary” in ten additional festivals. “By the end of this film, you couldn’t imagine Shakespeare performed anywhere else,” wrote the TV Guide reviewer.

As an important part of the Reel New Mexico Independent Film Series, filmmakers representing films shown will discuss and answer questions about their work following the screenings. Jillian Spitzmiller and/or Hank Rogerson will be on hand to discuss the making of “Shakespeare Behind Bars.” The two founded Philomath Films in 1992 and have been working together ever since.

Friday, April 13 at 8 pm:  Play it Loud DJ Dance Party

Saturday, April 14 from 9 am to 4 pm:  Wordharvest Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 17 at 6 PM: Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association Meeting

Wednesday, April 18:  Local Authors Series presents Aspiring Youth Authors

Thursday, April 19 at 6 pm:  Foster and Kimberly Gambel

Friday, April 20 at 6 pm:  Screening of “Thrive: What on earth will it take?” followed by a discussion with Foster and Kimberly Gambel

Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 4 pm:  Wordharvest Writing Workshop

 

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