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Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . April – June 2010 v3.4 The Times of Harvey Milk 1984 © New Yorker Films/Photofest Out in Film June 3 – July 1, 2010 Word Is Out 1977 Law of Desire 1987 The Wedding Banquet 1993 The Times of Harvey Milk 1984 Mala Noche 1985 Longtime Companion 1989 High Art 1998 Prodigal Sons First-Run Happy Together 1997 © Kino/Photofest When it was released in the late 1970s, the documentary WORD IS OUT: and Wong Kar Wai (HAPPY TOGETHER) to ground- STORIES OF SOME OF OUR LIVES created a shockwave by talking openly breaking dramas (LONGTIME COMPANION, HIGH about lesbian and gay identity in America—decades before Ang Lee’s BROKE- ART) to pivotal documentaries such as THE TIMES BACK MOUNTAIN and Gus Van Sant’s MILK brought similar narratives to OF HARVEY MILK (an inspiration for Dustin Lance mainstream multiplexes. Presented in conjunction with LGBT Pride Month Black’s 2008 Oscar-winning script for MILK), Kim- 2010, our Out in Film series features a variety of artistically innovative films berly Reed’s autobiographical new film PRODIGAL relating in different ways to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender experi- SONS, and a new UCLA restoration and Milestone ence—from early, important works by acclaimed directors Lee (THE WEDDING Films re-release of WORD IS OUT. BANQUET), Van Sant (MALA NOCHE), Pedro Almodóvar (LAW OF DESIRE), See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates. Forever Young Family & Children’s Series Spring 2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1968 James and A Town Called Panic First-Run the Giant Peach 1996 Mary Poppins 1964 Tahaan 2009 The Secret of Kells First-Run Bugsy Malone 1976 This spring our Forever Young series for all ages features half a century of great cinema, from Julie Andrews’ Oscar-winning screen debut as MARY POPPINS 46 years ago to the 2010 Academy Award Nominee for Best Animat- ed Feature THE SECRET OF KELLS. Inspired by classic Hollywood genres Made possible, in part, with (BUGSY MALONE), cherished literature (JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH), support from Lincoln Financial Group. and sources wholly unknown (A TOWN CALLED PANIC), the selections this season are all wondrous examples of how much fun the movies can be. See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates. The Met: Film Streams Live in HD for Students Presented with Opera Omaha Student Night at the Ruth Sokolof Theater Hamlet The First Monday of every month is FREE for full-time Thomas students with valid school ID! Upcoming dates: Sat March 27 (Live) Mon, April 5; Mon, May 3; Mon, June 7; Mon, July 5. Wed March 31 (Encore) Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Armida Rossini High School Film Club Sat May 1 (Live) Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students Wed May 5 (Encore) to enjoy great movies and participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more students also receive free admission, plus a All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by complimentary movie pass. For info about upcoming Film Club Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Oma- ha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more in- formation or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson Rachel Jacobson, Director 1340 Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Casey Logan, Communications Coord. the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Aaron Haug, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Mike Fahey Street. Street parking is Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff also available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Joe Knapp, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Chris Viner, Theater Staff Kurt Andersen Lindsay Trapnell, Education Program Coord. Tickets Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in person at the box office (open 30 minutes Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking before the first showtime of the day) or online at Danny Lee Ladely Design Partner filmstreams.org. Unless otherwise noted, tickets Robb Nansel Oxide Design Co. are $9 general admission, $7 for seniors, students, and Joel Schlessinger teachers, and $4.50 for members. See reverse side Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive for more about Film Streams’ membership benefits. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org. Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Scott & Sheila Anderson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Charles Gifford Anonymous & Michele Van Deventer Many thanks to the following contributors for Nebraska Arts Council Shannon & Rik Bonness Weitz Family Foundation Terry & Catherine Ferguson their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Genereux Investment Foundation Management The Holland Foundation Nelson & Linda Gordman Julie Morsman Schroeder Margaret Lim Emily Brush Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Foundation Janie & Allan Murow & Stephen Pedersen $10,000 – $19,999 Gary & Sally Kaplan Mark Kratina Linde Ringling William & Jeanne Penry Rocky Lewis Omaha Steaks Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Tina Cherica John & Julie Petr Tom & Patti Peterson Paul & Annette Smith Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Sandi & Bill Bruns Jeff & Barb Popp Bluestem Prairie Foundation John & Terrie Ringwalt Kallie Larsen Nancy Noddle Iris & Marty Ricks Richard D. Holland Mr. & Mrs. Harley Schrager Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Suzanne Singer Kim & Bill Roberts Sokolof Family Foundation John & Dianne Scott Lozier Corporation Don & Angie Wells Mark Rousseau Don & Beth Van de Water Tom Marfisi Janine Ucchino Jeanne & Pat Salerno $5,000 – $9,999 Sharee & Murray Newman & Christopher Tjaden Mike & Kim Schwab $500 – $999 Jean Ann Ballinger Larry Kavich Judy Schweikart Anonymous & Ward Peters Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Amy Scott Sam Walker Anonymous* Philanthropic Ventures & Elizabeth Emlen Walker University Of Nebraska Carolyn Anderson Greg Searson Foundation Douglas County Visitor At Omaha Mogens & Cindy Bay John Selig Pinnacle Bank Improvement Fund Gerry Morrow Andrew Bernstein Bruce & Anne Shackman Louise Rinn Nancy & David Jacobson State Of Nebraska Jon & Amy Blumenthal Drs. Scott & Vickie Shurmur Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders The Burlington Capital Group/ Department Of Labor My Boes Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Gail & Michael B. Yanney Holly & Bruce Hoberman Susan Scherl Eric Brunt Leonard & Kate Sommer Tom & Mary Jetton Richard & Joanie Jacobson Security National Bank Jan Buckingham Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Charitable Fund Alan & Marcia Baer Family Of Omaha Julie & Charles Burt Robert & Karen Sundell Peter Kiewit Foundation Charitible Trust Rob & Norma Shoemaker Bruce & Sharon Clawson John R. Sunderman Kiewit Corporation Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Jim & Deb Suttle Marla & Robert Cohen Mike & Susan Toohey Kutak Rock LLP Roger & Jody duRand Trilety Wade Jill & Sean Conway Carol & David Van Metre Bob & Maggie Mundy W. Eric Bunderson Ken & Alison Cowan Judy Vann Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Terry Calek & Lee Polikov $250 – $499 Creighton University Eduardo Vasquez Fred & Eve Simon Plonsker Financial Anonymous*** Bruce & Lisa Dale Gary Wasdin Valmont Industries, Inc. Management Consulting Mary & Tom Bernstein Hal & Mary Daub Nathan Weinert Mike & Brenda Whealy Susan Thomas Tom & Sarah Waldman Jill & Mike Erman Todd White & Steve Hutchinson Arnold & Anne Weitz Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Jim & Judy Wigton $1,000 – $4,999 Harold & Kathleen Logan Jill & Joe Goldstein Flatiron Cafe John Wilhelm Kathy & Gary Ensz Anonymous** Don & Julie Stavneak Howard Kaplan & Julie Frank Julie & Mark Wilson Jane Huerter Weekly Ed & Colleen Warin Whole Foods Market Michael Gallner Lyn & John Ziegenbein Dan & Esther Brabec Drs. Magda Peck Bob & Kathy Binderup David & Linda Gardels Speedy & Debbi Zweiback & Jim Anderson Soralee & Jerry Cohn John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Robert & Karen Duncan Rose Blumkin Foundation & Hillary Nather-Detisch John M. Guzallis Gifts Robert M. Patterson Lincoln Financial Foundation Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Jaime Hackbart In Memoriam Stuart & Amy Chittenden Shari Hofschire Cookie & Jerry Hoberman George & Peggy Payne Sandy Matthews Janette Davis Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Jane Hood Borsheims Fine Jewelry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Col. Patricia Fornes Gail