News & Events
January - March, 2011
Future Events
Artist's Talk
On the day of the opening, Merlin James will give a talk on the exhibition and his practice. Thursday, February 2, at 5pm.
All are welcome, admission free.
On the day of the opening, Merlin James will give a talk on the exhibition and his practice. Thursday, February 2, at 5pm.
All are welcome, admission free.
Film Screenings
Requiem for a Village
Dir. David Gladwell; UK; 1975; 68 minutes
As modern machinery and housing estates encroach on the traditional English countryside, figures from a rural past are resurrected through the memories of an old man who tends the graveyard in a country church. A curious and unusual film, with a mood reminiscent of the work of the painter Stanley Spencer.
Thursday, February 16, at 5pm
Robinson in Ruins
Dir. Patrick Keiller; UK; 2010; Colour; 101 minutes
The third in the series of Keiller’s ‘Robinson’ films tells the story of the attempts of a fictional maverick scholar to address ideas and thoughts about current social and economic issues through film. As he journeys through locations of natural, historical, and geographical significance, Robinson muses on capitalist catastrophes and the English landscape. Like its predecessors, this is a highly articulate and off-beat cinematic essay.
Thursday, February 23, at 5pm
Here’s a Health to the Barley Mow: A Century of Folk Customs and Ancient Rural Games
UK; 1912 - 2005; Colour/B+W; 365 minutes
Old and new documentaries, long forgotten television reports and rare silent films are collated in this extensive and engaging overview of historical and contemporary folk practices and rituals in Britain. These odd and engaging customs include sword dances, tar-barrel rolling, mummers’ plays, and many other enduring traditions.
Because of the length of this film, it will be screened over two weeks. Please note earlier starting time:
Part 1 (171 mins): Thursday, March 1, at 4pm.
(Includes 'Dance and Song' and 'Extreme Sports')
Part 2 (205 mins): Thursday, March 8, at 4pm.
(Includes 'Mummers and Hobbyhorses' and 'All Manner of Customs')
All are welcome, admission free.
Requiem for a Village
Dir. David Gladwell; UK; 1975; 68 minutes
As modern machinery and housing estates encroach on the traditional English countryside, figures from a rural past are resurrected through the memories of an old man who tends the graveyard in a country church. A curious and unusual film, with a mood reminiscent of the work of the painter Stanley Spencer.
Thursday, February 16, at 5pm
Robinson in Ruins
Dir. Patrick Keiller; UK; 2010; Colour; 101 minutes
The third in the series of Keiller’s ‘Robinson’ films tells the story of the attempts of a fictional maverick scholar to address ideas and thoughts about current social and economic issues through film. As he journeys through locations of natural, historical, and geographical significance, Robinson muses on capitalist catastrophes and the English landscape. Like its predecessors, this is a highly articulate and off-beat cinematic essay.
Thursday, February 23, at 5pm
Here’s a Health to the Barley Mow: A Century of Folk Customs and Ancient Rural Games
UK; 1912 - 2005; Colour/B+W; 365 minutes
Old and new documentaries, long forgotten television reports and rare silent films are collated in this extensive and engaging overview of historical and contemporary folk practices and rituals in Britain. These odd and engaging customs include sword dances, tar-barrel rolling, mummers’ plays, and many other enduring traditions.
Because of the length of this film, it will be screened over two weeks. Please note earlier starting time:
Part 1 (171 mins): Thursday, March 1, at 4pm.
(Includes 'Dance and Song' and 'Extreme Sports')
Part 2 (205 mins): Thursday, March 8, at 4pm.
(Includes 'Mummers and Hobbyhorses' and 'All Manner of Customs')
All are welcome, admission free.
Tours
Introductory tours of the Merlin James and Howard Finster exhibitions will be given on Wednesday, February 29, at 1.15pm; and Wednesday, March 21, at 1.15pm.
All are welcome, admission free.
Introductory tours of the Merlin James and Howard Finster exhibitions will be given on Wednesday, February 29, at 1.15pm; and Wednesday, March 21, at 1.15pm.
All are welcome, admission free.
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