Cinema

Opens Friday, 5/5!

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline. This taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis.

Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

"An exciting, humanist eco-thriller that figures there’s still time to take action — but only so much." - Empire Magazine

"One of the most original American thrillers in years, and one that draws from a deep well of movie history as it develops its characters and sets up its plot twists." - RogerEbert.com

"...it has a degree of suspense and efficiency that are becoming all too rare in the mainstream." - The New York Times

95% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Held Over!

The Lost King

"My kingdom for a hearse?"

Based on a true story. Amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain's eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history.

Starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan.

"Really comforting, sweet, solid and sincere." -

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles).

"Warmly funny and historically curious" - Empire Magazine

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Chevalier

Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne,

Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

“Chevalier dazzles because of the untapped magic of its central character.”

– indieWire

"There’s a lot of enjoyment to be taken from seeing a towering figure, long forgotten by history, returned to his rightful place at center stage." -

Slant Magazine

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You Hurt My Feelings

Beth, a popular writer, and her husband Don are actually in love. Even after decades of marriage, parenting, and their own successful careers, their physical spark has somehow not diminished. When Beth discovers that Don has been untruthful to her about his opinion of her work for years -- Beth's world comes crashing down.

Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies.

“A must see comedy…makes you laugh until it hurts.” – ABC

96% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Asteroid City

The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Directed by Wes Anderson.

Starring Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Maya Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Jeffrey Wright, and Jason Schwartzman.

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Governor Ned Lamont in Conversation

with Mark Pazniokas!

Wednesday 5/3 7pm

Free Admission, Registration Required

Join us for a public conversation with Ned Lamont, a Democratic governor who has positioned himself between a Republican legislative minority that insists the state can afford broader tax cuts and a Democratic majority intent on addressing unmet needs and income inequality, and Mark Pazniokas of the CT Mirror. In-person at Real Art Ways. Live-stream on Zoom.

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Improvisations Now

Sunday 5/7 2:30pm

Join us for the final concert in our '22-'23

Improv Now Series!

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Riverwood Poetry Series

Wednesday 5/10 7pm

Free Admission!

Join us for the final reading in the '22-'23 Riverwood Poetry Series!

Each night begins with a poetry reading featuring regionally- or nationally-known poets, followed by an open mic – one poem, one page.

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Science on Screen

Where we present a brilliant figure in science, followed by a feature film!

Wednesday, 5/17 at 6:30pm, 7pm Screening

Presenting ecological, biological and academic expertise with matter of fact candor, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben guides us through his understanding of how trees work, and inspires us to really see the forest for the trees. Traveling through Germany, Poland, Sweden and Vancouver, Peter discusses, debates, and explains the amazing process of life, death and regeneration he has observed in the woodland, and the amazing scientific mechanisms behind these wonders of which we are too often blissfully unaware.

Pre-Film Discussion with Dr. Susan Masino of Trinity College at 6:30pm!

Dr. Masino is the Vernon D. Roosa Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College and joint appointment in Neuroscience and Psychology.

Dr. Susan Masino will discuss the complex state of New England old growth forests and their ecological impact.

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In Our Galleries:

Speaking Sentences Backwards

Featuring Paloma Izquierdo, Miguel Gaydosh, Matthew Schreiber, Laura Henriksen, Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste, and Dylan Hausthor

Curated by Cody Boyce

Photography, sculpture, video, sound, holography, poetry, and design.

The featured artists look to broaden thresholds of perception, receiving signals through environment, radio waves, sub-bass frequencies, interference patterns—the infra- and ultra- ranges of experience.

parir los pétalos

2022 Real Art Award Recipient Romina Chuls

Drawing, sculpture, indigenous embroidery and knitting techniques.

Chuls explores feminist issues surrounding Peruvian and Latin American women in their daily lives.

A Temporary Weight

Roni Aviv

Curated by Cody Boyce

Flat surfaces to comment on the opacity and invisibility of experiences in everyday life.

'Round About Midnight

Alan Neider

Circular paintings that incorporate quilted blankets and fabric.

Real Wall:

Karl Goulet

Layered abstract forms that embody concepts of identity and memory.

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Pictured: Merik Goma (2021 Real Art Award Recipient).

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