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INCLUDES OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS A MBLER T HEATER.ORG 215 345 7855 Welcome to the nonprofit Ambler Theater The Ambler Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

ADMISSION When will films ? Main Attractions General...... $8.00 Film Booking. Our main films play week-to-week from Friday Members...... $4.50 through Thursday. Every Monday we determine what new films Support the Ambler Theater. Seniors (62+) will start on Friday, what current films will end on Thursday, Children under 18 and and what current films will continue through Friday for another Please help us raise the remaining $50,000 Students w/valid I.D...... $6.00 week. All films are subject to this week-to-week decision-mak- needed to meet our capital campaign goal. Matinee (before 5:30 pm)...... $6.00 ing process. We try to play all of our Main Attractions films as Wed Early Matinee (before 2:30 pm)...... $5.00 soon as possible. (For more info on the business of booking It’s been over a year since we kicked off our capital campaign by relighting our Affiliated Theaters Members*...... $5.50 films and why some films play longer or sooner than others, neon tower. Today the campaign is almost complete. In order to finish, though, *Affiliated Theaters Members visit our website.) we need your help in raising the final $50,000. We are happy to announce that the Ambler Theater, the County When Will a Film’s Run Start? YOUR GIFT WILL BE DOUBLED BY A MATCHING GRANT Theater, and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute have reciprocal After we decide on Monday (Tuesday at the latest) what new The Theater has received a $500,000 matching state challenge grant. admission benefits. Your membership will allow you $5.50 films will start on Friday, we immediately let you know on our $50,000 more is needed to secure the match of this grant. Act now to help admission at the other theaters. (You must present your member- website and on our hotline. the Theater and to support the Borough’s continued revitalization. Your gift will ship card to obtain this discount.) be doubled! We’ll send you an email message every Tuesday as to what Please take a moment to consider making an entry level gift ($10-$200), or Be a Member is coming and going on Friday. (Sign by emailing us at gifting a seat in the main auditorium ($500), or a sidewalk star ($5,000), or Become a member of the nonprofit Ambler Theater and show your [email protected].) a naming opportunity (beginning at $7,500). Every dollar counts. Your gift will support for good films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for If there is a particular film that you don’t want to miss, call make this project a reality. a membership form. our box office (215/793-4970), and leave your name and IMPROVING YOUR THEATER EXPERIENCE Policies telephone number and the particular film that you want to see Here are a few of the planned improvements: A new 280-Seat Auditorium with Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to (on the answering machine is ok). We’ll put that on our “Film original 1928 ornaments and details restored; an expanded projection booth our “Regular Films.” However, all age children are welcome to our Call List,” and then we’ll call you on the right Monday and tell to service the new auditorium; and a new Concession Stand. These renova- tions will: double our capacity to over 500 seats; increase the number of special “Kids Films” series. you that your film is starting that Friday. (Two requests: please weekly feature films and special programs; provide more space for community leave a telephone number where you have an answering ma- Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets events; and create a perfect setting for special meetings. chine, and please don’t request every film on the flyer.) (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED And When Will a Film’s Run End? Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring out- There are so many people to thank for making this possible: our members, side food and drink into the theater. This decision happens by the same process – we decide on , local companies and foundations. We particularly acknowledge the Make a gift Monday which films will end on Thursday. Again, we immedi- extraordinary generosity of our federal, state, county and borough public The Ambler Theater has wheelchair accessible auditoriums officials. We look forward to formally acknowledging ALL of our donors after on-line: ately let you know on our website, on our hotline, and in our and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement we open our newly restored 280 seat main auditorium later this year. AmblerTheater.org weekly email messages. devices. Please see the theater manager when you arrive. Make Sure That We Have Your Email Address Mail check to Give us Feedback We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling Ambler Theater Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we wel- Construction Update P.O. Box 676 come your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better. Call via our weekly email notices. Visit our website to sign up, and Architectural design work by JK Roeller, Architects has been completed. The then stay plugged into our latest programming news. Ambler, PA 19002 (215) 345-7855, or email us at [email protected] project went out to bid to numerous local firms, with four detailed proposals submitted. The Board has chosen E. Allen Reeves of Abington, PA as general Special Programs Questions? Ambler Theater contractor. Work, assuming that the final campaign funds are raised, will start Call our business office: Our Special Programs are scheduled for specific dates and in the spring and be completed by Labor Day. 108 East Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 215-348-1878 times, which are listed in this PREVIEWS brochure. Check our 215-345-7855 HOTLINE website and hotline for any additions or changes. 215-348-1878 Administrative Office Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information call: AmblerTheater.org Jim Sanders at 215-348-1878 or email [email protected] MAIN ATTRACTIONS MAIN ATTRACTIONS

The Namesake Black Book Amazing Grace India/USA – 2 hr 2 min – Netherlands – 2 hr 24 min Great Britain – 1 hr 51 min Mostly in English Breaking and Entering Angel-A Venus From acclaimed Indian director Mira With subtitles AMAZING GRACE is a Nair, THE NAMESAKE is a thoughtful film about activist ’s Great Britain – 1 hr 59 min France – 1 hr 31 min – Luc Besson Great Britain – 1 hr 34 min Eclectic Dutch director Paul Verhoeven about family, love, and self-discovery. ongoing battle to abolish the slave With subtitles Roger Michell returns to his native country to make his It’s about two generations of an Indian- trade in the early nineteenth century. plays a well-to-do architect A morality tale that is alternately humorous This charming British comedy revolves first Dutch film in over twenty years. It’s a American family – the parents who Spanning more than twenty years and whose offices are burglarized, and brooding, ANGEL-A tells the story of around two seasoned whose lives WWII resistance thriller in which a young moved from Calcutta to the U.S., and seamlessly alternating between various sending him on an ill-advised mission Andre, a former con artist whose past are thrown into chaos when a young Jewish woman does whatever it takes their son who struggles to reconcile points in the tale’s chronology, this to discover the culprit. catches up with him. It’s sort of a hip woman comes to visit. Peter O’Toole, still to survive the Nazi occupation. This his American identity with his cultural stimulating film features exceptional and Robin Wright Penn give superb update of It’s a Wonderful Life. in charismatic and silver-tongued, scores suspenseful historical drama is powerful heritage. This fine film is an affectionate performances from , Albert supporting performances in this sharply lush black and white and set in Paris, this a bull’s-eye with his funny (and randy) and deeply moving. and touching portrait of one family’s Finney, and . observed film about contemporary life film marks acclaimed French director Luc lead performance. Wry British humor and journey to a new life. and love. Besson’s return to top form. keenly observed human behavior make this funny and touching film a small gem.

Paris Je T’Aime The Lives of Others After the Wedding France – 1 hr 50 min – various directors Germany – 2 hr 17 min Denmark – 1 hr 59 min – Susanne Bier Featuring vignettes from twenty world Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck With subtitles Miss Potter The Italian directors, PARIS JE T’AIME is a series of With subtitles A powerful drama, AFTER THE WEDDING Great Britain – 1 hr 32 min – 1 hr 39 min – Andrei Kravchuk USA – 2 hr 17 min – short cinematic love letters addressed This psychologically charged German is about a Danish man who is With subtitles This powerful, wryly funny, and piercingly to Paris. The directors include Olivier drama is set in 1984 East , before summoned to Copenhagen to meet the Renee Zellweger stars in the title role THE ITALIAN is a striking film about a sad film is serious American filmmaking Assayas, Joel and Ethan Coen, Alfonso the fall of the Berlin Wall. It centers mysterious benefactor of the orphanage of this biopic film about Beatrix Potter, six-year-old Russian boy who is forced at its best. Examining the emotional Cuaron, Walter Salles, Tom Tykwer, and on an officer of East Germany’s secret he runs in India. His attendance at the author of the Peter Rabbit stories and to choose between living with a wealthy lives of a group of suburban characters, Gus Vant Sant. The cast includes Juliette police, who is instructed to spy on a benefactor’s daughter’s wedding leads other children’s books. Director Chris Italian couple who want to adopt him or LITTLE CHILDREN is sharply co-written Binoche, , , famous couple. As time passes, the to shocking revelations of secrets from Noonan (Babe) is well-versed in the searching for his mother who abandoned and impressively directed by Todd Field, Gerard Depardieu, , officer becomes obsessed with the the past. milieu of imaginative fancy, and he deftly him. The stark realism with which the and features nuanced performances and . A delightful cinematic emotional life of the couple. presents this story about creativity and boy’s existence is conveyed is tempered from , Patrick Wilson, diversion. the workings of an artist’s mind. It is by the excitement of his quest for self- , , and also about a woman trying to realize her discovery. An absorbing film. Noah Emmerich. A surprisingly funny and dreams in Victorian England. With Ewan quietly stunning film from the director of McGregor and . . A MBLER T HEATER.ORG 215 345 7855 SPRING SPRING CINEMATHEQUE SERIES ‘07 CINEMATHEQUE SERIES‘07 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT 3 THEATERS. The County Theater, the Ambler Theater and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute Bryn Mawr: Mar 28 Wed 7:00 Bryn Mawr: Apr 4 Wed 7:00 County: Apr 9 Mon 7:00 THEATEReach present special DOYLESTOWN film programs. Together we increase your opportunities to see classic and unusual films on the FILM INSTITUTE BRYN MAWR THEATER AMBLER Ambler: Mar 29 Thu 7:00 Ambler: Apr 5 Thu 7:00 Ambler: Apr 12 Thu 7:00 big screen. Unlike our MAIN ATTRACTIONS, these offerings are at fixed times and places (and not all offerings play at County: Apr 2 Mon 7:00 all locations), so check closely for details.

County: Mar 5 Mon 7:00 Altman: Ambler: Mar 8 Thu 7:00 American Maverick County: Mar 12 Mon 7:00 e are excited to host a of Revisited Wthe films of acclaimed director Robert A Film Forum with Sam Adams Altman. Revered for his visual style, wry humor Join City Paper film criticSam Adams, who and circuitous narratives, Altman made many will discuss the films of acclaimed American 2001 – 2 hr 17 min - Great Britain/USA 2007 Black Maria Film and great films over the last forty years, which have director Robert Altman, examining his definitive color – 35 mm – d: Robert Altman exerted a powerful influence over American Video Festival work with ensemble casts, his fluid, instantly GOSFORD PARK is a deft blend of murder 2006 – 1 hr 45 min – France – b&w – 35 mm movies. This examination of a true original We are delighted to welcome back the Black identifiable camerawork, his unsentimental mystery and British class drama. Set in d: Christian Volckman humanism, and his unflinching determination England in the , a murder is investigated Maria Film and Video Festival, an award- winning festival committed to the exhibition of This futuristic drama is an amazing visual to fly by his own lights. The program will feature in a big country house. A sharply focused accomplishment. Combining animation and numerous clips from Altman’s work, and will last script, together with an amazing ensemble cutting edge independent films. Each evening will showcase a different program of new and live-action, RENAISSANCE is a step beyond approximately two hours. cast, reinvigorated Altman’s later career. The what we’ve seen before. The film’s black- Animation Mania screening at BMFI will be hosted by Scribe highly creative films—documentary, narrative, animation, experimental, and more. Both and-white widescreen look is closer to comic An Evening with Lou DiCrescenzo Video’s Gretjen Clausing. The Ambler screening book panels than digital filmmaking. Combine will be hosted by Renew program coordinator programs will be introduced and discussed by We welcome film preservationist Lou Bryn Mawr: Mar 14 Wed 7:00 Festival Director John Columbus. Metropolis, Blade Runner, and Sin City, set DiCrescenzo back to the County Theater for a Alice Bullitt and the County screening will be them in Paris in 2054 and you’ll have a sense fun-filled night of vintage animated films. These Robert Altman Considered hosted by film scholar Adrienne Redd. of this mournful . cartoons were some of the first films to be An Introduction by Jennifer Steinberg processed in dye transfer Technicolor, one of the Philadelphia Film Festival documentaries most significant technological breakthroughs in curator Jennifer Steinberg will give a one-hour begins with three lectures and is followed by film presentation. Dating back over fifty years, overview of Altman’s films, with a particular the screenings of four of his films, all of which many of them have not been seen on a movie focus on MASH, the screening of which will are hosted by knowledgeable figures in the screen since they first appeared! Film program follow her talk. Philadelphia film community. is approximately 2 hours. Bryn Mawr: Apr 9 Mon 4:00 & 7:00 Bryn Mawr: Apr 11 Wed 4:00 County: Apr 18 Wed 7:00 & 9:00 Bryn Mawr: Apr 10 Tue 4:00 & 7:00 BrynTHEATER Mawr: Apr 12 Thu 4:00AMBLER & 7:00 County: Apr 19 Thu 7:00 & 9:00 Ambler: Apr 18 Wed 7:00 & 9:00 Bryn Mawr: Mar 14 Wed 8:00 County: Mar 19 Mon 7:00 Ambler: Mar 22 Thu 7:00 Ambler: Apr 19 Thu 7:00 & 9:00 Ambler: Mar 15 Thu 7:00 Bryn Mawr: Mar 21 Wed 7:00 County: Mar 26 Mon 7:00

MASH The Player 1970 – 1 hr 56 min – USA – color – 35 mm – 1973 – 1 hr 52 min – USA – color – 35 mm 1992 – 2 hr 4 min – USA – color – 35 mm d: Robert Altman d: Robert Altman – w/ d: Robert Altman – w/, Greta Scacchi Reels on Wheels: Philadelphia A raucous and irreverent , MASH A revisionist take on the detective genre, Altman’s clever satire of the movie industry. Tim THE LONG GOODBYE is an adaptation of a Robbins is a studio executive who becomes Film Fest Encore is one of the benchmarks of 70s . Set The County and Ambler Theaters will again host novel and stars Elliott the chief suspect in a murder investigation. in a field hospital, Elliott Gould and an encore selection of four great films from Gould as private investigator . Supplemented by 65 star cameos and chock- are army surgeons who use this year’s Philadelphia Film Fest in the week Subversively misanthropic in its worldview, full of insider jokes, THE PLAYER is a must for pranks and hi-jinx to inoculate themselves following its conclusion. Selections will include as well as innovative in its filmmaking, THE anyone who loves Hollywood, or who loves to against the bloodshed of war. Winner of the The 16th Philadelphia Film Festival documentaries, narratives, and sneak previews. LONG GOODBYE is a pure delight. The County hate it. The Ambler screening will be hosted Bryn Mawr Film Institute is excited to be an official venue for the 16th Philadelphia Film Festival, one Palme D’or at Cannes, MASH was Altman’s Specific films will be announced at PhillyFests. screening will be hosted by film curator by Scribe Video Center Programming Director of the most dynamic festivals in the country, annually presenting over 300 works on film and video breakout film. The Bryn Mawr screening will be org, CountyTheater.org, and AmblerTheater.org, Jennifer Steinberg, and the Bryn Mawr Gretjen Clausing, and the screening at County from nearly 50 countries. As an official venue, BMFI will be showing seven great films in the heart of hosted by film curator Jennifer Steinberg, and as well as at the theaters. the screening at the Ambler will be hosted by screening will be hosted by Philadelphia will be hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer film critic the festival schedule. Specific films will be announced at PhillyFests.com and BrynMawrFilm.org as film scholarAdrienne Redd. Inquirer film criticSteven Rea. Steven Rea. well as at the theater. SPRING SPRING CINEMATHEQUE SERIES ‘07 CINEMATHEQUE SERIES‘07

Bryn Mawr: Apr 11 Wed 7:00 Bryn Mawr: Apr 18 Wed 7:00 County: Apr 23 Mon 7:00 Bryn Mawr: May 9 Wed 7:00 County: May 14 Mon 7:00 AMBLER THEATER Bryn Mawr: Apr 25 Wed 7:00 Ambler: May 10 Thurs 7:00 Ambler: May 17 Thu 7:00 MASTER SCHEDULE Ambler: Apr 26 Thu 7:00 Spring Cinematheque 2007

Mar 8 Thu 7:00 Robert Altman Revisited A Film Forum with Sam Adams

Blindsight Mar 15 Thu 7:00 2006 – 1 hr 44 min – Great Britain – color MASH 35 mm – d: Lucy Walker Lovely and Amazing BMFI and Overbrook School for the Blind 2001 – 1 hr 32 min – USA – color – 35 mm Touch of Evil Mar 22 Thu 7:00 Italian Neorealism 1998 – 1 hr 57 min – USA – color – 35 mm are pleased to co-sponsor this screening of d: – w/ , 1958 – 1 hr 52 min - USA – b&w - 35 mm The Player BLINDSIGHT, an inspirational documentary that d: A Film Forum with d: Joel Coen – w/ , John Goodman, chronicles the gripping adventure of six blind In conjunction with Bryn Mawr Hospital’s In association with Philadelphia Theatre Maurizio Giammarco , teenagers who set out to climb the north side of Comprehensive Breast Center, BMFI is delighted Company’s production of play Beginning in the mid- and ending in This classic from the gets Mar 29 Thu 7:00 Mount Everest. This screening will be introduced to host a screening of LOVELY AND AMAZING. Orson’s Shadow, we are pleased to present the early , Italian neorealism was a better with every viewing. Jeff Bridges plays Gosford Park and discussed by documentary subject Sabriye Nicole Holofcener’s smart comedy dissects a Orson Welles’ film TOUCH OF EVIL. Charlton film movement that featured stories about Jeff Lebowski, a laid-back, aging the working class, the use of nonprofessional hippie-type who spends a lot of time at the Tenberken, a blind educator and adventurer family of insecure women in who Heston plays a Mexican narcotics investigator Apr 5 Thu 7:00 who established the first school for the blind in actors, and a cinema vérité aesthetic. Join local bowling lanes. He’s mistaken by thugs struggle in search of happiness. The superb who clashes with Welles’ corrupt US police 2007 Black Maria Film and Video Lhasa. ensemble cast shines with Brenda Blethyn, chief. The b&w is stunning, Maurizio Giammarco, Professor of Film for a philanthropist of the same name, which Catherine Keener, and playing a the story is tawdry, and the characters are Studies and English Literature at Rosemont leads to a kidnapping plot and a lot of amusing Festival mother and her two grown daughters. Screening colorful. Beautifully restored, this film is a College, for a lively evening of discussion and developments. Don’t miss seeing “The Dude” on will be preceded by a breast health discussion delicious big screen treat. clips from essential films, including those of the big screen! Apr 12 Thu 7:00 from some of Bryn Mawr Hospital’s most Visconti, Rossellini, and De Sica. Program Renaissance distinguished physicians. length is approximately two hours. Apr 18 Wed 7:00 and 9:00 Apr 19 Thu 7:00 and 9:00 County: Apr 30 Mon 7:00 Bryn Mawr: May 2 Wed 7:00 Ambler: May 3 Thu 7:00 Bryn Mawr: May 16 Wed 7:00 County: May 21 Mon 7:00 Reels on Wheels: County: May 7 Mon 7:00 Bryn Mawr: May 23 Wed 7:00 Philadelphia Film Fest Encore Ambler: May 24 Thu 7:00 Apr 26 Thu 7:00 Touch of Evil

May 3 Thu 7:00 Filmmaker Gus Sacks and Justin Dillard Judy Goose

May 10 Thu 7:00 Italian Neorealism The Coen Brothers and Film Noir A Film Forum with Maurizio Giammarco A Discussion (7:00) and a screening of Filmmakers Filmmaker Stan Schofield and Herzog’s Documentaries: Gus Sacks and Justin Dillard Nicholas Giordano The Man Who Wasn’t There (8:00) The Best of the Diamond Screen German Cinema Then and Now Judy Goose Parting Words May 17 Thu 7:00 A Film Forum with Timothy Corrigan 2001 – 1 hr 56 min – USA – b&w – 35 mm Film Festival 2007 The Big Lebowski d: Joel Coen – w/ , Frances 2006 – 1 hr 25 min – USA – color - digital 2005 – 1 hr 50 min – USA – color - digital Showcase of Temple University is one of world cinema’s most McDormand d: Gus Sacks and Justin Dillard d: Stan Schofield influential directors. Together with filmmakers Discussing movies ranging from the textbook We welcome Philadelphia area filmmakers Well-written and featuring stellar acting, this Student Films May 24 Thu 7:00 and Rainer Werner Fassbinder, noir Blood Simple to the hilariously brilliant Gus Sacks and Justin Dillard, who will be dramatic comedy chronicles the lives of three Join us for three different evenings of the most The Best of the Diamond Screen Film Herzog helped launch the New German Cinema The Big Lebowski, Friends Central School present to introduce and discuss their film, guys, their wives, and the imminent death of creative and outstanding student work from Festival 2007 in the . Join Timothy Corrigan, Professor seniors Matt Dancis and Andrew Roth will lead JUDY GOOSE. This locally-shot feature is about a friend. The characters are on an emotional Temple University’s Film School, including Showcase of Temple University Student of English and Director of Cinema Studies at a discussion addressing the noir aesthetic in an advertising firm that loses its boss, but must rollercoaster, which tests friendships, marriages, documentary, narrative, experimental, and Films the University of Pennsylvania, for a fascinating the Coen Brothers’ work. The talk will take place carry on. An excellent ensemble cast brings and love, in a volatile mix of life, laughs, and animated films and videos. Each evening will foray into the work of Werner Herzog, with in the new BMFI multimedia room and will be to life two mismatched friends, a quarrelling death. We welcome director Stan Schofield and feature a different selection of Senior and special attention paid to his documentary films. followed by an 8:00 screening of THE MAN WHO husband and wife team, a disaffected industry actor Nicholas Giordano, who will be present to Graduate works. Presented by the filmmakers Program length is approximately two hours. WASN’T THERE in the theater. stalwart, and a delivery boy. introduce and discuss their film. and Temple University’s Department of Film and Media Studies. SPRING CINEMATHEQUE SERIES ‘07

Bryn Mawr: Apr 21 Sat Midnight Bryn Mawr: First Monday of each FILMmonth INSTITUTE9:00-11:00 pm BRYN MAWR

Film Discussion Groups at the Ambler Theater Open Screen Mondays There are regular Film Discussion Groups at The Bryn Mawr Film Institute invites area film- the Ambler Theater, the County Theater, and The The Horror Picture Show makers to screen their films at our theater. Just Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Currently, the Ambler 1975 – 1 hr 40 min – USA – color – 35 mm bring your film in DVD or VHS format, and we’ll discussion is the first Wednesday of each d: Jim Sharman run it on the BIG SCREEN! Admission, as well month, following a selected 7:00 screening. Back by popular demand, we present the as praise (or criticism) from your peers, will For details, check each theater’s website, call outrageous cult classic film, THE ROCKY be offered FREE of charge. This is an exciting our hotlines, or inquire at the theaters. (The HORROR PICTURE SHOW. So don your favorite forum for Philadelphia area filmmakers. You schedule is subject to change, so always check fishnets and join us for the quintessential don’t have to be a filmmaker—come if you just ahead of time.) interactive film experience. Or just watch the want to see interesting local work. movie – that’s okay, too.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE AMBLER THEATER?

Become a Member! Your membership is the foundation of our success. Please fill out and return the attached membership form (Or join online - it’s easy and secure.) Your financial support is tax-deductible. Memberships run for one year from date of joining.

Make a Capital Gift! We need your additional gifts and suport in order to complete Phase 2 of our restorations. Your donations are fully tax-deductible. See our Capital Campaign layout in this issue of PREVIEWS.

Become a Business Sponsor! Receive prominent recognition for your business in exchange for helping our nonprofit theater. Recognition comes in a variety of ways - on our silver screens, in our brochures, and on our website. Call us at (215)348-1878 for details.

Parties and Meetings State-of-the- auditoriums available for private parties and corporate meetings. We also host birthday parties and special events. We are able to accomodate everything from video projection to PowerPoint presentations to conferencing, to internet projection. And we’ll provide catering and other amenities. Contact Ross Grieve at (215) 345-7855 x 7 or [email protected] or visit our web site AmblerTheater.org for more details. Special Thanks The Ambler Theater’s programming is suppported by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), the regional arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.

Fine Print The official regstration and financial information of Ambler Theater, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. ”

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Our products are installed by offering premier album lines and custom sandwiches, steaks, hoagies & wraps. Eat in or Ambler Afghan, jewelry, pottery, & much more. 25. Dareens Bedding & Furniture offer mirrors, posters, and prints. Co-curator of our own professional installers. Ask about free designed invitations and announcements. Also take out. Offering personalized catering for any 18. Agave Grille & Cantina 821 N. Bethlehem Pike, Springhouse (across Ambler’s ART IN THE STOREFRONT gallery. 10% shop at home service. offering in-store invitation printing and an event. 10% discount (one per table) with from Pike Restaurant) • 215-542-2740 • M-W LEMON ST 110 E Butler Ave • 215-641-1420 discount with your Ambler Theater Membership eclectic selection of greeting cards, wrapping Ambler Theater ticket stub. 10-6; Th-F 10-8; Sat 10-5:30; Sun 11-4 10. Bridgets 8 West ORANGE AVE www.AgaveGrille.com Located directly next card. paper, correspondence, tableware and gift 8 W. Butler Ave. Ambler; 267-465-2000; 15. Ridge Auto door to the historic Ambler Theater, the Agave Discount Bedding & Furniture. Mattresses, items. Voted by Philadelphia Magazine Best of 7. Ambler Coffee Company bridgets8west.com Dinner Only, Closed 140 N Ridge Ave • Ambler • 215-646-2424 Grille & Cantina is the newest “hot spot” in this Headboards, Wood/Metal electric adjustable Philly 2004 Card Shop. 14 W Butler Ave • 215-542-9330 Mondays, Parking, Outdoor Dining, Complete Automotive Service Center quaint town’s revitalization. You’ll find a friendly beds – Dinettes, Country Furniture and M-Th: 6:30am-9pm, F: 6:30am-11pm, Sat: Smoke-Free Winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s 12. Maro’s Floor Covering www.RidgeAuto.com staff in an atmosphere that screams festive much more. We are recommended by many chiropractors. 7am-11pm, Sun: 7:30am-6pm A delicious “Best of Philly 2005: Classic Cocktail Spot”, 27 E Butler Ave. • 215-646-8178 We offer the 16. Act II Playhouse with margaritas that make your mouth water. morning stop or a quick midday fix. Pastries, Bridgets 8 West is an innovative restaurant latest in carpeting, wood, vinyl & window 56 E. Butler Ave. 215-654-0200 The fajitas & burritos are among the best ever! 26. Whole Foods Market desserts and of course coffees with a whole lot featuring choice cuts of meat, ocean fresh fish treatments. All our products are installed by our Live professional theatre in an intimate setting. With live music including mariachi bands 1210 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales 215-646- more. Live acoustics on Fri & Sat. Serving lite- & exotic flavors of Pacific Regional cuisine. own professsional installers. Free shop at Now offering reserved seating! Our fourth show during the week, why would you go anywhere 6300 We carry only the best natural and fare lunches too! Influenced by Head Chef Scott Simmers’s eight home service. Quality, service, style – they’re of the season, Almost, Maine by John Cariani, else for the very best in Southwest cuisine. organic products because we believe that food years at the Four Seasons Kona, Hawaii, Chef’s not just in your dreams, they’re all at Maro’s – 8. KC’s Alley opens March 9, 2007. A delightful, quirky 19. Ambler Flower Shop & Gift Baskets in its purest state — unadulterated by artificial pick is the popular filet in a sauce spiked with Where houses become homes…. 10 W. Butler Ave. Ambler; 215-628-3300; kc- collection of love stores that take place one additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preserva- sake. Featuring The Monkey Bar. 107 E Butler Ave • 215-646-6500 alley.com Open Late 7 Days “A Center City 13. Toto’s Gelateria & Caffe night in a fictional town in Maine. In May, I Sent www.amblerflowershop.com Since 1910 – tives — is the best tasting and most nutritious taproom in the suburbs, this brick and wrought 35 N. Main St., Ambler – 215-628-3980 A Letter To My Love, a soul-stirring musical Fresh, beautiful flowers, plants, balloons, gift food available. We are committed to supporting iron tavern serves up more than the expected Sun 11-9; M-W 10-9; Thurs 10-10; Fri & Sat about love and loyalty, with music by Melissa baskets, candles delivered anywhere in the our local farmers, our community and local brews and burgers.” Awesome food and drink 10am-11pm Toto’s offers a variety of Italian . For more information and show world. “Just one call…we’ll handle it all!” non-profits such as the Ambler Theater. specials daily including live acoustics on specialties and an assortment of Gelato flavors times, visit our Web site at www.act2.org. 27. Quik Mail Services Thursday nights and breakfast Sunday for everyone! Enjoy a Gelato, Panini, Espresso, 108 Jackson Ave, North Hills, PA mornings. Non-smoking section now available Fresh desserts, chocolate covered pretzels, 215-885-5950 • www.quikmailservice.com A and outdoor “alley” seating weather permitting. assorted chocolates and more. direct mail and fulfillment business with over KC’s second floor loft is a great spot to host 40 yrs experience. We meet your full range of your next party!! mailing needs–from list procurement, to assembly, inserting, and addressing...... MEMBERSHIP FORM ...... Become a member of the Basic Annual Membership Sustaining Annual Membership o $45 Individual o $100 – Producer (Individual) NAME(S) nonprofit Ambler Theater o $70 Couple/Dual 6 free tickets + basic benefits o $30 Senior (62+) ADDRESS o $130 - Producer (Couple) o $60 Senior Couple (62+) 6 free tickets + basic benefits o CITY STATE ZIP The Ambler Theater is open to the public. 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Previews 59A March-May 2007