The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center is offering a lineup of enhanced film screenings with post-movie discussions, live music, and themed parties throughout July.
“It’s hot in Newport this summer, and there’s no better way to cool off than catching new and classic flicks while supporting local businesses,” said Alex Whitney, General Manager of The JPT.
The series begins Friday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m. with “
Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness Of Light,
” a documentary about the artist known as the “Mother of American Modernism.” Voiced by Claire Danes and narrated by Hugh Dancy, the film chronicles O’Keeffe’s century-long influence on American art. Producers Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner will host a Q&A following the screening.
Monday, July 22, features a Bob Dylan tribute ahead of the Newport Folk Festival. “
Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center
” screens at 7:30 p.m., following a 3 p.m. showing of “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothy Chalamet as Dylan. Director Steven Jenkins and singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole will lead a post-screening discussion, with Cole performing an acoustic set.
“
It’s Complicated
” screens July 29 at 7:30 p.m., featuring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin. Local boutique Little Chateau will operate a pop-up shop in the lobby offering film-inspired home décor.
The series concludes July 31 with
The Big Lebowski Party
at 7:30 p.m. Local band Los Duderinos performs at 6:15 p.m., while Narragansett Beer will provide tastings and Hangar 420 will offer merchandise. White Russians will be served during the 4K screening.
The theater’s upcoming schedule also includes Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s “Greetings From New England” tour on July 18, Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague – The Movie” July 23-27, and Newport Folk Festival aftershows featuring Friends of New Time Music with Brad Cook on July 25 and The Good Country Goodtime with James Austin Johnson on July 26.
In August, The JPT will launch its “Made In Newport Series,” featuring films shot in the city, including “Jazz on A Summer’s Day,” “Moonrise Kingdom,” “High Society,” “The Great Gatsby,” and “Amistad.”
The Jane Pickens Theater, housed in an 1834 building that has shown films since the 1920s, is located in Washington Square.
For tickets and information, visit
janepickens.com/shows
.
What’sUpNewp is a sponsor of The Big Lebowski Party.
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