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On Thursday, May 17th, join us at the Strand Theatre for one of the years highest grossing docs, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, which Variety calls “Mouthwatering.” Co-presented by the Strand Theatre and Suzuki’s Sushi Bar, showtime is 7PM. We’re also extremely happy to announce that we’ll be bringing back one of our favorites from CIFF 2011. LOW AND CLEAR will be returning to Maine with screenings at Portland’s SPACE Gallery on May 18th and 20th, and North Haven and Rockland on May 19th! Director Kahlil Hudson will be in attendance for a Q&A at all screenings.
“Hapa draws from a wellspring of Polynesian traditions, but with a sure-footed pop sensibility.” —-The New York Times “…the most successful Hawaiian music group in recent history” —-The New York Times “Hawaii’s hottest group!” —-Billboard Magazine “Hawaii’s Super Group” —-Elle Magazine “It is not an overstatement that HAPA actually encompasses the past, present and future of Polynesian music.” —-George Powell, San Francisco Examiner Magazine
This Nabucco premiered at the St. Margarethen Austria, taking place amidst the intoxicating scenery of a rustically romantic Roman quarry. The Opera Festival St. Margarethen counts as one of Europe’s most important open-air festivals – over 200,000 opera lovers attend from all over the world annually. Nabucco tells the story of Nebuchadnezzar, ancient King of Babylon, who went mad after proclaiming himself God.
Forty years and several incarnations of the Jefferson Whatever later, the Airplane have long since retired into the rock history books. But Hot Tuna are still going strong. Jorma Kaukonen is no longer the razor thin rock guitar god he was way back when, and Jack Casady still does that funny thing with his eyebrows. But man, can these two guys can still play. With the addition of mandolin player extraordinaire ,Barry Mitterhoff, this version of Hot Tuna sounds as fine as ever.
At a time of major transitions in global alignments, an unstable world order, the rise of new economic power centers amid prolonged economic distress, a fractured domestic political discourse which hampers clear policy decisions, and widespread doubt and anxiety among Americans–what are the prospects for our future role on the world stage and the continued effective exercise of our diplomatic, military, economic, and political powers in the years ahead?
The next PechaKucha Night will be on February 17th, at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) in Rockport. Doors open at 6:30 and the presentations start promptly at 7. It is first come first served. We encourage you to stay after to have more “chit chat” with the presenters at our after party at CMCA with wine/beer and appetizers.
Save yourself a trip to New York! You can see five Broadway stars and fifty of the greatest characters from Broadway musicals, all in one unforgettable evening! Direct from New York, you will hear songs from the greatest Broadway musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys, Chicago, Mamma Mia and Jekyll & Hyde presented by singers who sang many of these roles on Broadway, supported by an all-star New York band.
Dear Friends of CIFF, We hope you all are enjoying the beginning of the new year. Here at CIFF we’ve already begun the planning process for the 2012 Festival and we hope you’ll save the dates. The 8th Annual Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum will take place from September 27 – 30, 2012 at a number of venues throughout Camden and Rockland, Maine. Passes will go on sale July 1
Special Awards: Best costume, oldest team, fastest team, fastest women’s team, fastest children’s team, fastest high school team, fastest college team and best crafted toboggan. Click here to visit our toboggan image gallery for more images from our events.
THE RED MACHINE, directed by Stephanie Argy and Alec Boehm, is a caper adventure set in Washington DC, 1935. At the height of the Great Depression, a cool-as-ice Navy spy (Lee Perkins) is ordered to work with a professional thief (Donal Thoms-Cappello) to pull off the heist of a lifetime. The Japanese military has changed the codes it uses for secret messages, with potentially devastating results for the U.S., and a prominent Japanese diplomat holds the key in the form of a mysterious new machine.
Terra Diddle Collective presents “The Earth Maiden,” a timely tale of compassion and redemption told through dance, drama, song and large puppetry! Saturday, January 14th, 6pm and Monday, January 16th, 2pm at The Camden Opera House.
You can’t walk away from this delightful and innovative adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale without your spirit being touched by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-To-Come. A timeless gem, magically recreated into a musical production by a troupe of actors on a wintery night for a special little girl. Be merry, be warmed, be transformed.
The Nutcracker 2011 Atlantic Ballet Company presents this colorful holiday production. A tradition during midcoast Maine’s Christmas By The Sea weekend in Camden, this beloved classic story is a seasonal feature at the Camden Opera House. Accompanied by the sparkling music of Tchaikovsky, ABC’s talented professional and student dancers create a magical performance to entertain audiences of all ages.
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums and tears before bedtime?
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