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Martha's Vineyard Film Society Newsletter - June 28, 2022
Arts and Entertainment
June 28, 2022
From: Martha's Vineyard Film SocietySummer Greetings,
Our 10th annual FILMUSIC festival ended on a high note Sunday night, actually many notes sung by the incomparable Dionne Warwick, in a powerful film co-directed by Dave Wooley and islander David Heilbroner. We want to thank our sponsors, Visit, MA, MV Community Services, Tilton Tents, MV Chamber Society, and guests that helped make the festival a success.
We're excited to report that we've bought JAZZ FEST, a celebration of New Orleans music, food, and culture back this week and the opening of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner -- CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, a endearing romantic comedy about a children's party starter.
JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the signature annual music and cultural event of the city with hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. JAZZ FEST not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture and cuisine of The Big Easy.
CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH — is as charming as it gets, a delightful and bewitching story about growing up, getting out, and unscrambling the mysteries mysteries of finding your place in the world. Cooper Raiff writes, directs, and stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann and newcomers Vanessa Burghardt and Evan Assante in this tale of unconventional love that brims with emotional honesty. Sundance 2022 Audience Award Winner.
“LIVE" STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT: NANCY NORTON, the WINNER of 2018 Boston Comedy Festival – the first woman to ever win it! Nancy draws material from everyday life experiences and growing up in a big Ozark family, working as a nurse, being a single mom, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and yes, there are a few airplane jokes. Universal truths and authentic experiences make Nancy’s humor accessible.
FEATHERSTONE OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES: SUMMER OF SOUL
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting Academy Award winning documentary-part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion.
And join us on July 10th, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for an ARTIST RECEPTION: CONNECTING THE DOTS new illustrations by
Kate Feiffer
In our virtual cinema, FILM CENTER AT HOME, explore newly released films from the comforts of your living room. We are partnering with Eventive to offer these films streaming to your home. Click here to see our current at home offerings, or scroll down for those titles. Your rental of these films online does help support the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society and its staff during this unprecedented time in the movie exhibition business.
Thank you for your your memberships, donations, and/or purchases of movies online. Your support has meant we've been able to keep our staff together and continue to deliver on our mission during these uncertain times.
To find out about upcoming virtual events, scroll below and don't forget to follow us on Facebook & Twitter.
We miss you, and we all look forward to welcoming you again to the Film Center for a movie or event in the coming weeks, months!
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JAZZFEST - A NEW ORLEANS STORY
June 28th @ 7:30 pm
June 29th @ 7:30 pm
June 30th @ 7:30 pm
July 5th @ 7:30 pm
A Documentary about the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the signature annual music and cultural event of the city with hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. The N.O. ‘Jazz Fest’ celebrates the music, food, people, arts & crafts, and culture of all of Louisiana since 1970, and is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region. The film, shot at the 2019 Fest, features local music heroes joined on 14 stages by some of the biggest names in the music industry, and a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. Among the 50 plus featured performers are Jimmy Buffett, Pitbull, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Aaron Neville, The Marsalis Family, Earth, Wind & Fire, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Samantha Fish, Herbie Hancock, Al Green, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Mardi Gras Indians, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Tom Jones, Gary Clark, Jr., and many others. JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH
July 1st @ 7:30 pm
July 2nd @ 7:30 pm
July 3rd @ 7:30 pm
July 6th @ 7:30 pm
Starring Dakota Johnson
Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there’s one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it’s how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates. When Andrew befriends a local mom, Domino, and her daughter, Lola, he finally discovers a future he wants — even if it might not be his own. Cooper Raiff writes, directs, and stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann, and newcomers Vanessa Burghardt and Evan Assante in this tale of unconventional love that brims with emotional honesty.
FEATHERSTONE OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES:
SUMMER OF SOUL
July 6th @ 8:45 pm - One show only
BUY ONLINE ONLY!!
In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary-part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage was never seen and largely forgotten–until now. SUMMER OF SOUL shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past, and present. The feature includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Ray Baretto, Abbey Lincoln & Max Roach, and more.
LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT: NANCY NORTON
July 7th @ 7:30 pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
Award-Winning Standup Comedian Live at the Film Center!
Hilarious & High Energy, Intuitive & Interactive (Sometimes just Super Dorky) Norton tours nationally headlining clubs, festivals, conferences, and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe, Asia, Iceland, and the Pacific.
Nancy draws material from everyday life experiences and growing up in a big Ozark family, working as a nurse, being a single mom, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and yes, there are a few airplane jokes. Universal truths and authentic experiences make Nancy’s humor accessible.
Norton is a regular Headliner at the famous A-rated Comedy Club, Comedy Works in Denver.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2021 BEST OF THE FEST SHOW with Jay Leno- Burbank Comedy Festival
2019 CHAMPION 40th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition
2018 WINNER Boston Comedy Festival – FIRST WOMAN TO EVER WIN IT!
2016 GRAND SLAM CHAMPION STORYTELLER of Truth Be Told
ARTIST RECEPTION: CONNECTING THE DOTS
July 10th @ 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
FREE EVENT
Kate Feiffer’s cartoons and illustrations have been published on the Vineyard and beyond. She is currently working on illustrations for David R. Ewbank's book of poems, The Lamb Cycle, to be published in 2023. Kate is the author of eleven popular children’s books, including Henry the Dog with No Tail (illustrated by her father Jules Feiffer), and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life (illustrated by Diane Goode). My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life was adapted into a musical that was workshopped at the Martha's Vineyard Playhouse and at Workshop Theater in New York City. Kate started showing her drawings and doodles ten years ago and has had several Vineyard-based shows. Her work is also at the R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, MA. Since 2014, she has been the event producer for the MV Times-sponsored writers’ festival Islanders Write, which will take place on July 31 and August 1, at Featherstone Center for the Arts.
CLICK HERE TO SEE FEIFFER'S WORK
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL
Update March 2nd
MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS INSIDE, WHETHER VACCINATED OR NOT AT THE MV FILM CEMTER
Public health authorities on Martha’s Vineyard have updated their guidance on March 2nd to advise that you do not need to wear a mask upon entering and exiting the film center lobby and while in the theater during the performance.
We are mask friendly, and encourage the continued use of masks throughout the performance.
These recommendations were made to protect those who are at increased risk of getting very sick with COVID-19. If you have questions about what your risk is, ask your primary care provider.
WELCOME BACK TO THE MOVIES!
No more social distancing of seats, no more yellow t-shirts. However, continue to spread out in your seating as audiences sizes have not been at capacity.
To minimize lines and promote touch less transactions, we suggest you purchase your tickets online in advance or use a credit card at our box office. We are accepting cold or warm cash again.
Good news! Concessions have Returned to the Film Center. Cash or credit cards can be used for purchases of refreshments at our concession.
The theater is cleaned and sanitized daily, before, and after each showing. Sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, masks, bathrooms for hand-washing available.
We can’t wait to see you, but. . . if you are not feeling well or you've been in contact with someone that recently tested positive for COVID-19, we trust you will stay home until you are well!
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The Martha's Vineyard Film Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization celebrating 20+ years of service. Although our main activity consists of the operation of the award-winning Martha's Vineyard Film Center, our programming offers much more than films. We produce special community events in collaboration with numerous Island non-profits, host live performances, stream MET Opera live from NYC, and offer Youth Programming year-round, including our Summer Camp with MVTV and Featherstone Center for the Arts. We hope you, our patrons and members, found this newsletter a glimpse into our continued efforts to fulfill our mission and enliven our Island’s cultural arts scene.