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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Tombstone” to Kick Off Annual Flying Dog Film Series
FREDERICK, Md., Tuesday, September 19, 2017 — 1993 Western film “Tombstone” will kick off the 2017-2018 Flying Dog Film Series as the Weinberg Center for the Arts’ first event of the season. The film will screen on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30pm, with a pre-show happy hour beginning at 6:30pm.
Tickets for “Tombstone” are $5-$7 with discounts available for students, military, and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the Box Office at 301.600.2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick St.
The cult classic is based on multiple real events that occurred in Tombstone, Arizona in the 1880s, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the Earp Vendetta Ride. It depicts a number of Western outlaws and lawmen, such as Wyatt Earp, William Brocius, Johnny Ringo, and Doc Holliday. The film stars Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, and was directed by George P. Cosmatos. “Tombstone” is rated R for violence and has a runtime of 130 minutes.
The Flying Dog Film Series is sponsored by Flying Dog Brewery. A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2017-2018 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick, Md., the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.
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