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Quality Hearing Aids • In Ear Monitors • Ear Mold Impressions Musicians Hearing Protection FREE Consultations FREE Hearing Screenings and now taking Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Medicare. Monkey (voiced Charlize Theron) watches as Beetle (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) teaches Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson) how to fish with a bow and arrow in animation studio Laika’s epic Dr. Erik M. Breitling, action-adventure “Kubo and the Two Strings,” a Focus Feature release. Credit: Laika Studios/Focus Features Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA

aika Entertainment, the talented stop- The 19th annual California Independent Film Festival Hearing Aid Evaluations 3744 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette Lmotion animation studio located in is just three weeks away, starting at 6 p.m. on Sept. (925) 262-4242 www.LamorindaAudiology.com Hillsboro, Oregon, 967 miles from Hol- 8 at the Rheem Theatre. Over 30 filmmakers from Swim Plugs • Comprehensive Diagnostic Adult Hearing Evaluations lywood, has produced four Oscar worthy around the world will be attending the weeklong fes- films in the past seven years, including tival. Meet Ellen Gerstein, a Los Angeles filmmaker “Coraline” (2009), “ParaNorman” (2012) and see her short film “ComeAway With Me.” and “The Boxtrolls” (2014). Laika’s lat- Hope to see you at the festival and remember; est movie is “Kubo and the Two Strings.” CAIFF has “Something for Everyone from Around This time around, as in all Laika the World.” films, the lead character is a young child, Service Clubs Announcements Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson, Rickon Filmmaker Spotlight: Ellen Gerstein Stark from “”) whose By Lindsay Pirkle, CAIFF Festival Director We meet Friday mornings at 7:00 am peaceful world comes crashing down on at The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, him when he summons a revengeful spirit Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. from the past. Kubo and his friends, the For more info, please email us at monkey and the beetle, join forces to un- [email protected] lock the secret legacy. August 26 September 2 Two Oscar recipients, Charlize Ther- on and Matthew McConaughey, lend their Africa, through the BREXIT with voice talents to the film. Theron plays African lens Fred Stambaugh the wise Monkey and McConaughey is Beetle, the comic relief of the story. Kubo beholds a magical instrument, (yes, with The Lafayette Arts and Wine Festival is coming to you. two strings) that he uses to battle the Where our Teardrop trailer will make its debut! Moon King and his minions to save his I am Ellen Gerstein a Los Angeles filmmaker, mem- family. Along the way Kubo learns some ber of Women in Film, the Alliance of Women Direc- of life’s reasons; like why did he lose one tors and The Actors Studio. My international award eye and about his deceased father – a fall- winning short film, “Come Away With Me,” is an Lafayette Rotary Club en samurai. official selection at The California Independent Film Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. One may think that “Kubo and the Festival screening at noon on Sunday, Sept. 11 in the Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Two Strings” is a Japanese folk tale but Shorts Program C: Love and Friendship. it is not. It has tales in myths for ancient It is about an interracial couple, sweethearts in August 25: September 1: Japanese culture but is an original story the 60s, who were torn apart by war and social pres- Officer Holcombe Karen Mulvaney, Friendship with by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes. sure. The character Michael is a war hero suffering on Fraud and ID Louis Zamperini ‐ WWII prisoner of The movie is directed by from PTSD and Alzheimer’s. Michael is played by Theft Prevention war featured in the movie Unbroken who was the lead animator on “The Box- Charlie Robinson (“Mom,” “Night Court,” “Antwon trolls,” “ParaNorman” and “Coraline.” Fisher,” “”). I play Anne (recurring www.rotarylafayette.org The animation is amazing, the scenery is roles in “Shameless,” “Whole Truth”). I also wrote www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 stunning and should be seen on the big the original song for my film “Come Away With Me screen. Tonight.” It is performed by Hollie Cavanagh from This film is rated PG because some American Idol and features Luis Eric Gonzales from parts may be too scary and complicat- Earth, Wind & Fire on horns SOROPTIMIST OF 24/680 Please join us for our next meeting: ed for very young children. Please re- My film was an all-female production. I produced, WHEN: Wednesday, Wednesday 1/8/14 September 7th Social Social 5:30-6:00 5:30-6:00 p.m. p.m. spect the PG rating. “Kubo and the Two directed and acted, Julie Janata was co-producer and Meeting Meeting 6:00 6:00 – 8:00– 8:00 p.m. p.m. Strings” will earn Laika its fourth Best editor, Victoria Sampson (a CAIFF Alumni) did the WHERE: The Buttercup Grill Animated Feature Nomination but it has sound design and Polly Morgan was the cinematog- 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. one little thing in its way to winning the rapher. I love interviews and will be available before, January Speaker: Oscar – Pixar. during and after the film festival. SoroptimistSister Caritas Foster 24-680 – “Modern says Day “No Slavery/Trafficking” More”

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