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BCTC Short Films Screening Program

Interested in learning more about the Bluegrass Community and Technical College Filmmaking Program? Come to Natasha’s Bistro & Bar on Friday, December 2 for the premiere of seven short films by graduating BCTC filmmakers. The screening program begins at 6:30 P.M. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 if planning to dine. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended.

Appalshop Film Screening and Fundraiser

Join Appalshop at Natasha’s Bistro & Bar on Wednesday, December 14 for an evening of film to benefit their Appalachian Media Institute, a youth training program that focuses on the production and distribution of community-based audio and video productions. Watch films that have emerged from the program, and learn more about the efforts of Appalshop’s arts and education center. The screening program is free, although contributions are always appreciated. The event will begin at 6:30 P.M. Reservations are recommended.

Art21 Screenings at Parlay Social

It’s not too early to start marking your 2012 calendars. Beginning on January 9, Parlay Social will host a series of Art21 screening events in partnership with LexArts, KET, and Institute 193. Art21, a Peabody award-winning documentary series which showcases contemporary art and artists, will be screened for three consecutive Mondays in January at what is being called “21 Nights Happy Hour.” Each episode has a theme that will be integrated into the evening, and Lexington artists will be featured alongside the national artists in the films. The theme of the first event is “Transformation.” 21 Nights Happy Hours will run from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.

If you have a film or media event that you would like to announce in North of Center, please send an e-mail with all pertinent information to lucyjonesky@gmail.com.

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