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Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2011 v5.2 The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 First-Run Waikiki Party! Film Streams Members: Keep an eye on your mailbox for details about a very special celebration in honor of THE DESCENDANTS, the latest film from Academy Award- winning writer-director and Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne! Set in Hawaii and starring George Clooney in one of the year’s best performances. “Alexander Payne has made his best film yet... Never has his knack for mixing moods and modulating subtle emotions been more evident.” —The Hollywood Reporter Silents in Concert October 4 – December 15, 2011 Tuesday, October 4, 7pm Thursday, December 1, 7pm The Alloy Orchestra The Endless Summer 1966 plays Wild and Weird Music by Matteah Baim. Friday, October 21, 7pm Tuesday, December 6, 7pm Nosferatu 1922 People on Sunday 1930 Music by Others (Todd Fink, Orenda Music by Nick White & Friends. Fink, Ben Brodin). Thursday, December 15, 7pm Thursday, November 10, 7pm The General 1926 The Adventures of Music by Jim Boston. Prince Achmed 1926 Music by Ryan Fox, Jake Bellows, SPECIAL SUPPORT Ben Brodin. PROVIDED BY Series generously sponsored by Sam Walker. When sound came to cinema in the 1920s, it wasn’t just the silent-film star who series will feature live sounds as diverse as the pic- had to adjust with the times. Many live musicians, for whom movie houses pro- tures that inspire them. As anyone who was here for vided steady employment, were out on their luck, as well. It was the end of an era, METROPOLIS in 2010 or THE CABINET OF DR. one in which the experience of seeing a film depended much on the musicians CALIGARI in 2008 will tell you, merging movies in your theater—sometimes working from studio-issued scores, other times im- with live music isn’t merely a throwback to another provising right there on the spot. You can expect something similar (and dif- era; it’s a thrilling experience of the senses that you ferent) from this very special series. This fall, Film Streams is honored to col- won’t soon forget. laborate with a truly amazing group of musicians, each performing to a silent Don’t miss out! Purchase advance tickets for any film (or in one case, a non-silent with the volume turned down) of their choosing, or all of the shows in this series at filmstreams.org. and each bringing their own unique approach to the art of live accompaniment. From ragtime to indie rock to the Alloy Orchestra’s melodious “rack of junk,” this The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha Anna Bolena Rodelinda Ernani Donizetti Handel Verdi Sat, Oct 15, 12pm (Live) Sat, Dec 3, 11:30am (Live) Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Oct 19, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Dec 7, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Don Giovanni Faust Manon Mozart Gounod Massenet Sat, Oct 29, 12pm (Live) Sat, Dec 10, 12pm (Live) Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Nov 2, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Dec 14, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Siegfried The Enchanted Island La Traviata Wagner Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) Verdi Sat, Nov 5, 11am (Live) Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Satyagraha Götterdämerung Glass Wagner Sat, Nov 19, 12pm (Live) Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) Wed, Nov 23, 6pm (Encore) All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscribers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, 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 Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest Cen- David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director ter Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Tues- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager day, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Thurs- Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager day, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets in person at the box office (open 30 min- Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking utes before the day’s first showtime) or online at Robb Nansel Heidi Lang, Intern filmstreams.org. Unless otherwise noted, tick- Joel Schlessinger Cody Ma, Intern ets are $9 general, $7 for seniors, students, teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and military, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus side for more about Film Streams Membership. George & Peggy Payne Gifts & Jill & Terry Petersen Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Rose Blumkin Foundation Film Streams Supporters Saddle Creek $20,000 + Julie Morsman Schroeder Foundation Anonymous John & Dianne Scott Many thanks to the following contributors for Douglas County Visitor Security National Bank Of Omaha Improvement Fund Aaron & Robin Shaddy The Holland Foundation Torchwerks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. National Endowment for the Arts Charles Gifford Nebraska Arts Council & Michele Van Deventer The Todd & Betiana Simon Warren Distribution Sandy & John Lehr Arnie & Anne Weitz Foundation Peter & Kristae Zandbergen $250 – $499 Weitz Family Foundation Stan & Jude Lessmann Christopher & Emily Wenstrom Anonymous****** Karen Levin Gail Werner-Robertson $500 – $999 Linda Matson Andersen Rocky Lewis Todd White $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous*** Daphne Aronson Harold & Kathleen Logan Chauncey Wilkins MD Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Fred & Marcia Backer Shane & Alli Lopez Julie & Mark Wilson Fund through the Omaha Michael & Laura Alley David & Lea Bailis Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Mary Beth & Jim Winner Community Foundation Drs. Magda Peck & Jim Anderson Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Omaha Steaks Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Jason & Bree MacTaggart Steve Wolpa Paul & Annette Smith Bill & Monica Blizek Ellie Batt Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Sokolof Foundation Sherry Brown Ann Beeder Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Barbara & Wally Weitz Sandi & Bill Bruns Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Christine & Sean Malloy Lyn & John Ziegenbein Katie Weitz White & Watie White Building Bright Futures Kathy & Bob Binderup Mike & Carolina Mapes Larry & Peggy Zier Eric Bunderson Steven & Carol Bloch Todd Robinson & Cheryle Manasil Speedy & Debbi Zweiback $5,000 – $9,999 Bruce & Sharon Clawson Louis & Frances Blumkin Metropolitan Entertainment My Boes Anonymous Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson & Convention Authority Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio Tributes The Academy Of Amy M. Coacher Carrie & Ed May Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Tim & Linda Daugherty Steve & Leslie Bogue Steve & Susan McWhorter & Memorials Avenue Scholars Foundation Janet Davis Frank Bramlett Anne Medlock Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr Jannette Davis Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Bluestem Prairie Foundation Tony & Claudia Deeb Brent & Karen Burmood Emily & Craig Moody Nancy & David Jacobson Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Kaylene Carlson Bryan & Lori Mowrer In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Janet Davis Kutak Rock LLP John Detisch & Hillary Nather-Detisch James & Anne Carroll Don Mundy Mike & Susan Lebens Ben & Janna Drickey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Jonathan Nash, Jr. In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Lincoln Financial Foundation Robert & Karen Duncan Stuart & Amy Chittenden Diana Nevins Movie Buffs Film Club Client Resources, Inc. Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Bob & Maggie Mundy Carol Dworak In Honor of Jim Heller: Jim & Jo Collins John & Marilyn O’Gara Oberon Motion Communications John & Trish Fahey Nancy Heller Peter Kiewit Foundation Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Andrew & Lisa Cook Mary Helms & Ken Olson Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Bev & Dick Fellman Marcy & Ira Cotton Bill & Linda Orr In Honor of the Marriage of Fred & Eve Simon Tom & Darlynn Fellman Creighton Preparatory School Harriet Otis Karen & Gary Javitch: Sylvia Cohn Valmont Industries, Inc. Anne C. Foley Janey & Jerry Dann Kim Kalkowski & Robert Ottemann Sam Walker Julie Anderson Friesen Hal & Mary Daub Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: Mike & Brenda Whealy Dan & Sarah Gilbert Robyn Devore Mary & Jay Palu Janie Kulakofsky Jim & Sherry Douglas Frank & Polly Partsch Jill & Joe Goldstein In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Tom & Suzy Elkins Joyce & John Passarelli Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman & Gerry Morrow: $2,500 – $4,999 Bill & Julie Erickson Terry & Judy Haney Arthur Pearlstein Kathy & Gary Ensz Anonymous*** Holly & Bruce Hoberman Jill & Mike Erman John & Julie Petr Dan & Esther Brabec Shari Hofschire Mike Fahey Marcia & Steve Pitlor In Memory of Margy Schneider: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Susan Thomas & Steve Hutchinson David & Carolyn Fairbanks Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Rachel Jacobson Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s birthday: First National Bank Dr.