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Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . July – September 2013 v7.1 Devdas 2002 Bollywood and Beyond July 26 – October 3, 2013 Devdas 2002 3 Idiots 2009 Sholay 1975 Nishabd 2007 Om Shanti Om 2007 Jalsaghar Dilwale Dulhania (The Music Room) 1958 Le Jayenge 1995 Patang 2011 Omkara 2006 Monsoon Wedding 2001 Generously supported by Sam Walker. A comprehensive overview of India’s prolific film- “Curry Western” tradition through its unforgettable assortment of action, musi- making traditions would be impossible to offer in a cal, melodrama, and comedy—and you’ll find its influence in the more recent year, much less a season. Even a ten-film spotlight DEVDAS, with its grandiosity, opulence, music, and timeless story of tragedy. focused on classics from a given era of Bollywood— But we’ve gone beyond masala film to include PATANG, whose cinematogra- Mumbai-made, Hindi-language films—would phy blends the lines between documentary and fiction, and we’ve gone beyond leave glaring omissions. So for our Bollywood and Bollywood with the classic JALSAGHAR (THE MUSIC ROOM) by the master Beyond series, we’ve put together a small sampling Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray. What all of these films have in common is one of cinema that’s a bit like a masala—a mixture thing: They are captivating, beautifully rendered experiences whose sights and of spices that in Indian cinema refers to a genre sounds are truly intended to be experienced on the big screen. that combines conventions into a feast. You’ll find that mix in films like SHOLAY, which birthed the See reverse side for more information and dates. Forever Young Family & Children’s Series July 6 – September 26, 2013 The Painting First-Run A Tree Grows The Sound of Music 1965 in Brooklyn 1945 Bye Bye Birdie 1963 Young Frankenstein 1974 Forbidden Planet 1956 Our Forever Young series continues into summer with classics old and brand new. Tickets for all films in the series are just $2.50 for children ages 12 and under! See reverse side for more information and dates. Don’t forget, the first Monday of every month is Student Night – all shows FREE with your valid school ID. Hey Students! Film Streams’ student programs are supported by grants from the Gifford Foundation and Jetton Charitable Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation. Summer Collaborations Thursday, July 11, 7pm Much Ado About Tuesday, August 20, 7pm Nothing First-run (PG-13) Renoir to Renoir First-Run (R) Directed by Joss Whedon. Séraphine: Directed by Gilles Bourdos. Presented with Nebraska For a description of this film, Shakespeare. A discussion Two Special please see its listing under will follow the film, featuring Coming Soon – Omaha Premieres. Nebraska Shakespeare’s Artistic Screenings Director, Vincent Carlson- Brown, and Director of Education, Presented with Joslyn Art Tuesday, August 27, 7pm Sarah Carlson-Brown. Museum, timed to coincide with their exhibit “Renoir to Chagall: Séraphine 2009 For a description of this film, Paris and the Allure of Color.” Directed by Martin Provost. please see its listing under Coming Following the screening will be Soon – Omaha Premieres. a discussion led by University of One screening only! Nebraska at Omaha associate pro- Housekeeper Séraphine Louis, aka Séraphine fessor of French language, cinema, de Senlis, paints at the dictate of her guardian and culture, Dr. Juliette Parnell. Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community angel. But when discovered by a German art Development Committee accepts Members of Joslyn Art Museum critic, she must grapple with fame. In French, proposals for film-related partnerships may enjoy a discounted German, and Latin with English subtitles. and events. Deadlines for proposals admission price of $7. Please France, Belgium; 125 min. are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 present your Joslyn membership (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and ID at the box office. Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org. Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Laura Alley Staff Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Roger duRand Rachel Jacobson, Director Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of Charles Gifford Chris Harding Thornton, the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of David Jacobson Communications Director Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Molly Welsh, Operations Manager Mark Javitch ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Daniel Lonergan afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Michelle McElligott, Free parking is available in the lot behind our the- Alexander Payne Office Manager & Bookkeeper ater, accessible from 14th Street between Cuming Steven W. Seline Cody Ma, Theater Staff and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Betiana Simon & Outreach Coordinator available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Paul G. Smith Craig D, Shift Manager (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Ted Warin Aaron Haug, Shift Manager Katie Weitz White, Chair Jim Foyt, Projectionist Tickets Advisory Board Matt Maine, Projectionist Bob Foyt, Projectionist Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Kurt Andersen Robert Cook, Theater Staff day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Danny Lee Ladely TJ Jones, Theater Staff Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Robb Nansel Joe Knapp, Theater Staff seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Joel Schlessinger Sean Pratt, Theater Staff ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See below for Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Connie White, Balcony Booking more about Film Streams Membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus Vince Moran, Intern Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen, Intern Gifts & Clark & Emily Lauritzen Philip & Cynthia Lee Donations Dr. Amy Haddad & Steven S. Martin Film Streams Supporters $20,000+ Laeth & Arwa Nasir Omaha Public Library Many thanks to the following contributors for Anonymous Omaha State Bank Douglas County Visitor Omaha Zoo Foundation Improvement Fund Peggy C. Payne their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. The Holland Foundation Jill & Terry Petersen National Endowment for the Arts Tom & Patti Peterson Nebraska Arts Council Lou Anne Rinn Rob & Norma Shoemaker Mike & Barb Kelly Mike & Susan Toohey Peter Kiewit Foundation Constance Ryan Tracey Boesch & Kevin Shupe Hani Kenefick David & Carol Van Metre The Sherwood Foundation Saddle Creek Linda & Travis Sing Todd White & Sheri Kennedy Matt Vandenack The Todd & Betiana Simon John & Dianne Scott Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Pat & Judd Wagner Foundation Aaron & Robin Shaddy Susie & Stewart Smoler The Doctors Kissell Tom & Sarah Waldman Weitz Family Foundation UNO & University Of Nebraska Don & Julie Stavneak Susan Koenig Nathan Weinert Foundation Bob & Karen Sundell Dick & Deb Koesters Don & Angie Wells $10,000 – $19,999 Walnut Private Equity Janine Ucchino Robyn & Jim Kortan Judy & Jim Wigton & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Steaks Partners LLC John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Chauncey Wilkins MD Don & Beth Van de Water Bruce & Stacy Simon Ed & Colleen Warin Marie & Jack Kubat Mary Beth & Jim Winner Judy Vann & Family Paul & Annette Smith Adam & Sarah Yale Dave & Patty Kunsemiller AmyWolfe John Wilhelm Sokolof/Javitch Family Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Joseph & Molly Lang Tim Held & Jay Worden Linda & Ed Willis Katie Weitz White & Watie White Patrick Lavelle Christine Young Jeffrey Schrager & Anne York Mary Coady-Leeper Debbi & Speedy Zweiback $500 – $999 & Tad Leeper $5,000 – $9,999 Anonymous $250 – $499 Stacy L. 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