The Champlain Valley Film Society (CVFS) today announced seven movies for their Fall 2008 schedule. 

Except for the September 12th film, which is on a Friday, all the rest of these films will be shown on Saturdays at 8:00 PM. Tickets for the movies are $5 for adults and $2 for those under 18. For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit the CVFS website at www.cvfilms.org. 

September 12 – Son of Rambow  - Masonic Lodge, Essex
The British comedy is a heartwarming story of friendship and films. Like Billy Elliot with a camcorder, a boy tries to create his own action movie based on Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo.

September 27 – Then She Found Me  – Masonic Lodge, Essex
Academy Award-winner Helen Hunt stars and directs this comedy about a woman who unexpectedly meets her birth mother, played by Bette Midler. “Seriously funny” – Variety. “A fine, unpredictable comedy” – New Yorker.

October 11 – King Corn – Depot Theater, Westport
A hilarious documentary about two college buddies who plant an acre of corn in Iowa. “Should be required viewing before going into a supermarket” – Washington Post. This Elizabethtown film director, Aaron Woolf, will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.

October 25 – 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days – Depot Theatre, Westport
Winner, Best Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Abortion is outlawed in 1980s Romania so a young college student turns to her roommate for help. “A masterpiece” – Christian Science Monitor. “One of the strongest movies in recent years” – Time. “Brilliantly acted” – The Wall Street Journal.  John Klipper, longtime resident of Essex and Romania, will introduce this film.

November 8 – The Visitor – Willsboro Central School, Willsboro
By the acclaimed award-winning writer/director of The Station Agent, this heartfelt drama is the story of a disillusioned professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter with three strangers. “One of the year’s best” – USA Today.  “Marvelous” – Entertainment Weekly.

November 22 – Tell No One – Willsboro Central School, Willsboro
Harlen Cobens’s thriller follows a doctor who discovers that the wife he thought had died eight years before is still alive. “Beautifully written and acted” – New York Times. “Grabs hold of you and does not let go” – Los Angeles Times.

December 6 – Affliction – Willsboro Central School, Willsboro
Based on the best-selling novel by Keene author Russell Banks, this drama stars Nick Nolte as a small-town sheriff investigating a possible murder while he attempts to reconcile with is alcoholic father, played by James Coburn. Coburn won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this role. Mr. Banks will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards.

CVFS president Bruce Stephan said “We think this Fall lineup is our best yet. And we are especially grateful to our Advisory Board – over 30 movie buffs from Elizabethtown, Essex, Keene, Keene Valley, Keeseville, Peru, Plattsburgh, Wadhams, Westport, and Willsboro – who help us choose the films we show.”

Film Society treasurer Kathryn Reinhardt says “We deeply appreciate the financial support from the Adirondack Community Trust – Essex Community Foundation. We were also very fortunate to receive a Developing Community Arts grant administered by the Arts Council for the Northern Adirondacks. These grants allow us to show over 20 high-quality movies each year at ticket prices people can afford.”

Mettawee River Theatre Company will be performing in Essex at Beggs Point Park Thursday, August 7th, at 8:00 PM. 

Mettawee has been coming to Essex for over 20 years, and this wonderful, creative evening will be filled with humor, puppets of all sizes, and music.   It's the perfect entertainment for BOTH children and grown-ups.  This year's production is titled NANABOZHO, and it's based on a Winnebago Native American creation tale. 

No Admission Fee.  So come early, bring a picnic, a blanket and or folding chairs, and enjoy the evening.

IF IT IS RAINING, the performance will be in the Essex Community Church.

 

2008 Otis Mountain Music Festival

August 15th & 16th

The sixth annual event in the heart of the Adirondacks will have craft and food vendors, great workshops, and free camping...all in Elizabethtown, NY.  The following bands will be playing:

Tickets available at Flynn Tickets in Burlington, VT, General Composites in Willsboro, NY, Shear Dimensions in Elizabethtown, NY and thru PayPal at www.OtisMountain.com.  Call 518.963.7333 for details.

Saturday, August 2 - Ballard Park, Westport - 8:00 PM
AIR GUITAR NATION

This award-winning documentary explores the strange world of air guitar, where the musician really rock even though the instruments are invisible. You'll see the best in the world compete at the World Air Guitar Championships in Finland (who knew?). Rated R for language and brief nudity

"Genius. On a scale of 1-7, I give it an 11" - Newsweek
"Hilarious" - Variety
"As funny as Spinal Tap!" - Hollywood Reporter
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Saturday, August 23 -- Ballard Park, Westport @ 8:00 PM
ANNIE HALL
 
Winner of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Diane Keaton) and Best Director and Best Screenplay.  The crown jewel of Woody Allen's career follows the romance between neurotic, intellectual Alvy Singer and the vivacious but flaky Annie Hall.
"A truly hilarious love story" - Variety
"Very, very funny" - Roger Ebert
"Woody Allen's masterpiece" - The Greatest Films
 
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Sunday, August 31 -- Beggs Park, Essex, Westport @ 8:00 PM
CASABLANCA
 
Winner of 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.  The most romantic picture ever made stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, with equally superb work from Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre.
"This film never grows old." - Roger Ebert
"Makes the spine tingle and the heart leap" - New York Times
"America's favorite movie" - Hollywood Reporter

E’TOWN WINDSOR PARK CONCERTS  2008

THURSDAYS AT 7:00 PM  
FREE!!! Bring a chair and relax (Next to Stewart's)

JULY 24     BROOKS BOYS   
JULY 31     JOAN CRANE & STEVE FEINBLOOM
AUG  7       TOO TALL STRING BAND
 
ENJOY THE SUMMER NIGHTS WITH US IN WINDSOR PARK
 

This year's Fourth of July parade in Essex, NY started around 11:45am and included Shriners, band members from Quebec, state politicians, and fire departments from the Towns of Willsboro, Essex, Westport, Lewis, and Moriah.  After the parade, people ventured to Beggs Park to participate in the local festivities.  Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday night.

The weather today was terrific!  Sunny skies and nice temperatures.