2019 Opening & Closing Night Events

Friday, February 22nd

6:00pm – Pre-film Reception

7:00pm – All Square

100 min, dir. John Hyams

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A down-on-his-luck bookie (Michael Kelly) befriends an ex-girlfriend’s son and begins taking bets on his youth league baseball games, creating chaos in the community.

The Opening Night reception will begin at 6pm, prior to the 7pm film screening. No additional ticket purchase necessary.

Enjoy tasty appetizers, a cash bar, and live music from The Happy Sinners! The Happy Sinners bring exuberance and positivity to their performances. They play a mix of classic Americana songs, re-interpreted with a modern feel, as well as original compositions reflecting these roots. The members of The Happy Sinners are all from the Hilltop District in Tacoma and can be found frequently playing at local events and community activities in The Gritty City. www.TheHappySinners.com Thank you to Metropolitan Market, Safeway, and Wingman Brewers for their donations!

Sunday, February 24th, 2:00pm

Earthrise

30 min, dir. Emmanuel Vaughan Lee

Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told solely by the Apollo 8 astronauts, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe, and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space. This iconic image had a powerful impact on the astronauts and the world, offering a perspective that transcended national, political, and religious boundaries. Told 50 years later, Earthrise compels us to remember this shift and to reflect on the Earth as a shared home. www.earthrisefilm.com

My Indiana Muse

44 min, dir. Jen Serena, Ric Serena

For more than twenty years, artist Robert Townsend has given new life to the Americana landscapes. From matchbooks and candy wrappers, to buildings and automobiles, he returns the viewer to another place and time. And now, he has discovered a new muse: Helen. When each image takes months to paint, what could be so powerful about this one woman that inspires Robert to spend the next ten years of his life devoted to painting just her? The art is given new life as Robert dives deeper into Helen’s… visiting places she’s been and meeting people from her life. We discover why he identifies with and become charmed by this woman. Helen is our aunt, our neighbor, the woman at the grocery store, and we reveal that the precious lives that we each lead should be cherished as Robert does, with this woman he’s only beginning to know.  www.serenacreative.com/myindianamuse

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The Closing Night party will immediately follow the film at Peaks & Pints – and they’ll have the Academy Awards broadcast on their big screen!