Events for November 7th, 2009
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Directed by Gary Halvorson. 1999. Ages 3+. Running time: 73 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Tue, Nov 3 & Sat, Nov 7 -- Roll over to view showtimes.
Elmo loves his fuzzy blanket so much that he gets into a tug-of war over it with his friend Zoe, losing it in far-off Grouchland. Nothing will deter Elmo from retrieving his treasured possession, plunging himself into a series of adventures including a battle of wits with the Queen of Trash (Vanessa Williams). His Sesame Street buddies come to the rescue and help him learn a valuable lesson about sharing and friendship.
Muppet Music Moments
Ages 3+. Running time: 60 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
- Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 pm
Music was always an integral part of The Muppet Show, and we have assembled a collection of some of the classic music numbers interpreted as only the Muppets can. This compilation features a wide range of musical genres, including performances by guest stars Harry Belafonte, Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt. This screening is included with ticket purchase to see Elmo in Grouchland on Saturday at 12:30pm.
The Muppet Movie
Directed by James Frawley. 1979. Ages 6+. Running time: 95 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Tue, Nov 3 & Sat, Nov 7 -- Roll over to view showtimes.
From Kermit the Frog’s humble origins in a swamp, to the entire gang being hired by studio head Orson Welles, The Muppet Movie is an absolute delight. As Kermit makes his way to fabled Hollywood, he assembles his team of like-minded individuals, including Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo the Great, and others. The movie includes Kermit’s heart-tugging “Rainbow Connection,” and the film ends on a surprisingly existential note.
A Better World: Living in Harmony
Ages 6+. Running time: 60 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
- Sat, Nov 7, 5:30 pm
A rarely seen Fraggle Rock (1983, Jim Henson) episode that contrasts three communities—the musical Fraggles, the industrious Doozers, and the giant Gorgs, who all co-exist in a carefully balanced underground world—with those mysterious creatures who live above ground, the humans. Despite their differences, the groups are interdependent, demonstrating the ideal of harmony and peace in the world. More »
Bright Star
Directed by Jane Campion. UK. 2009. PG. Running time: 119 min.
Fri, Nov 6 thru Thu, Nov 12 -- Roll over to view showtimes.
“Set in the bucolic suburbs of early-19th-century London, as fresh and dewy as a newly mowed lawn, Jane Campion’s Bright Star recounts the love affair between a tubercular young poet and the fashionable teenager next door. It’s more conventionally romantic than wildly Romantic—but no less touching for that.” More »