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Circle Mirror Transformation - The Theater Project

14 School Street
Brunswick, Maine 04011
 Phone: (207) 729-8584

          

Jan 20 thru Feb 19, 2012. The New York Times called Circle Mirror Transformation an "absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny play," in which four New Englanders who have little in common each sign up for a six-week community theater class led by a free spirited teacher. Through a series of silly acting exercises and games, the unexpected discoveries they make about themselves and each other are a beautiful reminder of the human condition. All tickets are pay what you want. For more info phone (207) 729-8584 or click on the Title link above. Performances are at the Theater Project, 14 School Street in Brunswick on January 20, 22, 26, 28 and Feb 3, 5, 9, 11, 17 & 19. Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday/Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p m. Event #7986   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Winter Cabaret - The Theater Project

14 School Street
Brunswick, Maine 04011
 Phone: (207) 729-8584

          

Jan 21 thru Feb 18, 2012. Presented by The Theater Project's Professional Ensemble, Winter Cabaret is a great remedy to the winter blahs. Our intimate, 80 seat theater is transformed to resemble a nightclub, and the audience is whisked away from winter blues by hilarious sketch comedy, live music and delectable desserts. Note that this show is recommended for ages 18+. Tickets are pay what you want. For more info phone (207) 729-8584. Performances are at the Theater Project in Brunswick, 14 School Street on January 21, 27, 29 and February 2, 4, 10, 12, 16 & 18. Thursday shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday/Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Event #7987   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Trouble Is My Business - Portland Stage

25A Forest Avenue
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 774-0465

          

Jan 24 thru Feb 19, 2012. The 1930s atmosphere and trademark narrative style of Los Angeles's most famous private detective come to life in this world premiere adaptation of two of Chandler's Philip Marlowe short stories. From seedy side streets to elegant Hollywood mansions, Marlowe must stay focused on solving the case through run-ins with sinister thugs, high rollers, crooked cops, and femme-fatales in this quintessential jazz-age thriller. Event #7344   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Next Fall - St. Lawrence Arts Center

76 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 885-5883

          

Jan 25 thru Feb 19, 2012. Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of this recent Tony Award nominee for Best Play. Next Fall takes a witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love and goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to "believe," and what it might cost us not to. Event #7503   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Film: Le Havre - Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-6148

          

Feb 03 thru Feb 12, 2012. In this warm-hearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (Andre Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe shiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic cinema of Jean-Pierre Melville and Marcel Carne, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight. In French with English subtitles. Not rated. Friday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2 p.m., Sunday, February 5, 2 p.m., Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2 p.m. Event #7798   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Poetry Out Loud - Biddeford City Theater

205 Main Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
 Phone: (207) 282-0849

          

Feb 08, 2012. Southern Maine Regional Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest comes to Biddeford City Theater on February 8th. Recitation and performance are major new trends in poetry. There has been a recent resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as seen in the slam poetry movement and the immense popularity of hip-hop music among our youth. Poetry Out Loud builds on this momentum by inviting the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have formed a partnership with state arts agencies to support the expansion of Poetry Out Loud, which encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. This exciting program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Registration is open to all public, private, parochial and home school high schools in Maine. Event #8054   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

National Theatre of London Live in HD - Traveling Light - Leura Hill Eastman PAC

18 Bradley Street
Fryeburg, Maine 04037
 Phone: (207) 935-9232

          

Feb 09, 2012. The National Theatre of London Live in HD presents Traveling Light. Antony Sher returns to the National Theatre in Nicholas Wright's funny, fascinating tribute to the birth of movie-making. Nicholas Hytner directs. See below for complete details on this fun show. Join us at 2 p.m. for the live performance, or 7 p.m. for the encore performance. Tickets: $18-Adults, $15-Seniors (65+) and $10-Students. Event #7969   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

African Cats by Disney Nature - The Grand

165 Main Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04604
 Phone: (207) 667-5911

          

Feb 10, 2012. Set in one of the most untamed regions on earth, the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, African Cats is comprised of three separate segments. $1 General Admission. Event is at 10 a.m. Event #6963   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Focus Group Live Improv Comedy - Next Generation Theatre

39 Center Street
Brewer, Maine 04412
 Phone: (207) 989-7100

          

Feb 10, 2012. Live improv comedy performed by a local comedy troupe. For mature audiences only. Tickets $5. Show starts at 8 p.m. Event #7678   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Murder Mystery Dinner - Senator Inn

284 Western Avenue
Augusta, Maine 04330
 Phone: (207) 622-5804

          

Feb 10, 2012. Murder Mystery Dinner at the Senator Inn featuring Mystery For Hire. Tickets $50 per person (includes 4 course meal). Overnight packages available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Event #7856   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Almost, Maine - Magic Lantern Theater

9 Depot Street
Bridgton, Maine 04009
 Phone: (207) 647-5065

          

Feb 10 thru Feb 12, 2012. Lake Region Community Theatre presents Almost, Maine by John Cariani, with special permission from the Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Rob A. Jeurgens is the director. This delightful romantic comedy is a collection of two-character vignettes exploring the mysteries of the heart. Things aren't what they seem when the northern lights dance in the starry winter sky, and the honest and hardworking townspeople of Almost, Maine, get caught in a magical flurry as they fall in and out of love. Treat yourself and your loved one to an early Valentine's Day this winter, northern Maine-style. Expect to leave the show feeling warm and fuzzy. Tickets $10 and are available at Hayes True Value Hardware, Bridgton, Krainin Real Estate, Raymond, Raymond Village Florist, Casco Public Library, Naples Public Library, Bridgton Public Library and The Magic Lantern Theater.. Performances are at the Magic Lantern Theater, 9 Depot Street, Bridgton, Maine on Friday and Saturday, January 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. Event #7975   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Beyond Therapy - Chocolate Church Arts Center

804 Washington Stret
Bath, Maine 04530
 Phone: (207) 442-8455

          

Feb 10 thru Feb 26, 2012. Studio Theatre of Bath presents Beyond Therapy at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. Mark you calendars to take your Valentine to see Christopher Durang's Beyond Therapy. Prudence and Bruce are seeking stable romantic relationships with some help from their psychiatrists, but clearly the psychiatrists need more help than their patients do! This show is a laugh-out loud comedy that may have you taking a second look at all you thought about relationships. This show runs February 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. Also leave room for Studio Theatre of Bath's longtime favorite, Love Letters, performed one night only on Valentine's Day (February 14). This show, back by popular demand, is a timeless tale of love and laughter. Event #5982   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Skylase Laser Shows - Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium

120 Munson Road
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1381

          

Feb 10 thru Feb 26, 2012. Two weeks of Lasers! From February 10 to February 26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See the Title link above for complete show listings and get your rock on. Event #8129   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Met: Live in HD: Wagner's Gotterdammerung

165 Main Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04604
 Phone: (207) 667-5911

          

Feb 11, 2012. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. $26 Adult, $24 Seniors, $17 Students. Event is at 11:55 a.m. Event #6964   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Met Live in HD: Wagner's Gotterdammerung - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1755

          

Feb 11, 2012. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brunnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried-the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. Event starts at 12 p.m. Event #7914   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Cabaret Fundraiser Dinner - Senator Inn

284 Western Avenue
Augusta, Maine 04330
 Phone: (207) 622-5804

          

Feb 11, 2012. Cabaret Fundraiser Dinner for the Fairway Players at the Senator Inn. Tickets $50 per person (includes 4-course meal). Overnight packages available. Doors open at 6:15pm and performance at 7 p.m. Event #7857   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Met Live in HD - Gotterdammerung - Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center

18 Bradley Street
Fryeburg, Maine 04037
 Phone: (207) 935-9232

          

Feb 11, 2012. The Met Live in HD presents Gotterdammerung. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brunnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried - the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. Tickets: $26-Adults, $23-Seniors (65+) and $18-Students. Event at 12 p.m. Event #7970   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Banff Mountain Film Festival - State Theatre

609 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 956-6000

          

Feb 13, 2012. The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 390 communities and 35 countries across the globe, this year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2011/2012 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From approximately 300 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.Doors open 6 p.m., screenings at 7 p.m. Event #7889   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Cirque Mechanics: Boom Town - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1755

          

Feb 15, 2012. Journey to a time and place rich in adventure! Wonder at the outstanding acrobatics! Revel in the discovery! As early mining inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers in Cirque Mechanics' newest production, Boom Town. The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of the lore, excitement, and adventure of the old west! Performance at 7 p.m. Event #6548   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Auditions: Boothbay Playhouse 2012 Summer Season - Boothbay Region YMCA

261 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay, Maine 04538
 Phone: (207) 633-6309

          

Feb 16, 2012. Auditions for two of the Boothbay Playhouse 2012 summer shows, "Urinetown" and "Once Upon A Mattress," will take place on Thursday, February 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Coastal Club room of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Auditions are by appointment, which can be made by calling Susan at (207) 633-6309 or by emailing: boothbayplayhouse@yahoo.com. Auditions for both shows will take place on the same day. People may audition for either one or both of the shows and should bring sheet music for the song that they will be singing, an accompanist will be provided. Auditioners should bring their calendar as they will be asked to note any potential scheduling conflicts. A specific rehearsal schedule will be put together based on these conflicts, and will be available after auditions. Children may join the shows without auditioning. Children age 12 and older are welcome to join the cast of "Urinetown." Children of all ages are welcome to join the cast of "Once Upon A Mattress" but they must be able to be responsible for themselves both on and off-stage, or be joined by a parent. ALL children wishing to be in the shows must fill out an audition form. Please email for the form, or stop by on audition night to fill one out. Event #8082   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Paula Poundstone - Jonathan's Ogunquit

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
 Phone: (207) 646-4777

          

Feb 17, 2012. Join us on Ogunquit's Mardi Gras Weekend for a night of Comedy with Paula Poundstone! "Acclaimed Comedian" and "Best Female Stand-Up Comic" with appearances on HBO, Comedy Central and the Tonight Show. According to the Boston Globe, "Paula's ability to create humor on the spot is legendary and with her casual air, impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit, she improvises with a crowd like a jazz musician." Tickets go on sale December 10th, 2011. Event #7521   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Film: Cave of Forgotten Dreams - Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-6148

          

Feb 17 thru Feb 19, 2012. Cave of Forgotten Dreams, a breathtaking new documentary from the incomparable Werner Herzog (Encounters at the End of the World, Grizzly Man) follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. A hit at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, Cave of Forgotten Dreams is an unforgettable cinematic experience that provides a unique glimpse of pristine artwork dating back to human hands more than 30,000 years ago-almost twice as old as any previous discovery. Not rated. Screenings on Friday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Event #8216   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Great American Trailer Park Musical - Biddeford City Theater

205 Main Street
Biddeford, Maine 04005
 Phone: (207) 282-0849

          

Feb 17 thru Feb 26, 2012. The Great American Trailer Park Music at Biddeford City Theater. Attendees are warned that this show contains strong language, tacky outfits, bad perms, adultery, road kill, 80's nostalgia, and spray cheese - everything a musical should be! Performance times are Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Event #8053   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Tempest - Lucid Stage

29 Baxter Boulevard
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 899-3993

          

Feb 17 thru Mar 04, 2012. Shakespeare's The Tempest at Lucid Stage, directed by Adam Gutgsell. The story of Prospero, one time Duke of Milan, now cast out and master of a dark and mysterious island. After years with only the company of his daughter and the spirits of his island, his enemies unwittingly pass with the sphere of his power, and he conjures a storm to wreck their vessel and draw them into his world. Will he punish them for having wronged him so long ago, or will he find forgiveness in his heart? You may find a different answer than you expect at Lucid Stage. $15 adults/ $10 students and seniors. Showtimes: Friday, Feb.17 (Pay-What-You-Can preview at 8 p.m.); Saturday, Feb. 18 opening night at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Mar. 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. Event #8133   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

AudioBody - Sunday River

Sunday River Road and Skiway Road
Newry, Maine 04261
 Phone: (207) 824-3000

          

Feb 21, 2012. "Blue Man Group meets a modern-day Smothers Brothers!" AudioBody is the fusion of physical comedy, and technology. Armed with a collection of futuristic instruments brothers, Matt and Jason Tardy, take the stage in an attempt to create the ultimate musical performance, only to find themselves at odds with their own unruly musical inventions. Sibling rivalry, technological mishaps and outrageous happenings collide on stage to create a show full of relentless comedy, amazing stunts, up-beat music, and even a few accidental moments of pure visual beauty. You will cheer as they produce their maniacal music on a chrome spine of electro-drums! You will gasp as they blur your vision with streaks of LED lights. You will laugh at their electronic kung-fu battle! And lastly, you will cry, because you just never want it to end! Performance at 7 p.m. Event #7779   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Galumpha - Sugarloaf

5092 Access Road
Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947
 Phone: (207) 237-2000

          

Feb 21, 2012. Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Gulumpha will prove to give your family a wonderful night out. Show starts at 7 p,m. in the base lodge at Sugarloaf. $7 per person in advance, $10 per person at the door. Event #7830   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Film: The Learning - Portland Public Library

5 Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 871-1700

          

Feb 22, 2012. One hundred years ago, American teachers established the English-speaking public school system of the Philippines. Now, in a striking turnabout, American schools are recruiting Filipino teachers. The Learning is the story of four Filipina women who reluctantly leave their families and schools to teach in Baltimore. With their increased salaries, they hope to transform their families' lives back in their impoverished country. But the women also bring idealistic visions of the teacher's craft and of life in America, which soon collide with Baltimore's tough realities. Screening at 5:30 p.m. in Rines Auditorium. Event #7811   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Film: Chico and Rita - Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 775-6148

          

Feb 24 thru Feb 26, 2012. Set in Cuba, 1948, a gifted songwriter and beautiful singer chase their dreams. Chico is a young piano player and Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Chico and Rita is not rated. Screenings on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Event #8217   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Met: Live in HD: Verdi's Ernani - The Grand

165 Main Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04604
 Phone: (207) 667-5911

          

Feb 25, 2012. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. $26 Adult, $24 Seniors, $17 Students. Event is at 12:55 p.m. Event #6965   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

The Met Live in HD: Verdi's Ernani - Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center

18 Bradley Street
Fryeburg, Maine 04037
 Phone: (207) 935-9232

          

Feb 25, 2012. The Met Live in HD presents Ernani. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Tickets: $26-Adults, $23-Seniors (65+) and $18-Students. Screening at 1 p.m. Event #7973   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Met Live in HD: Verdi's Ernani - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1755

          

Feb 25, 2012. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem. Marcello Giordani is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. Event at 1 p.m. Event #7915   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
 Phone: (207) 581-1755

          

Feb 28, 2012. They're back! The legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers. The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years., The last time they were in the UK they smashed, crashed and crooned their way through sell-out shows - no one does it like these brothers and they're coming to the United States to show you just why they are the best. Featuring original members from the West End run, the (all new) "Original" show brings you all those amazing favorite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch. So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shows, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy you're likely to see this side of Chicago. Just don't tell the Police, OK?! Performance at 7 p.m. Event #6549   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Comedian Michael Miclon - Sunday River

Sunday River Road and Skiway Road
Newry, Maine 04261
 Phone: (207) 824-3000

          

Feb 28, 2012. With everything from wacky characterizations and sight gags to, in fact, juggling - and plenty of costumes, props and audience participation - Miclon's performances provide "laugh till you cry" fun for the all ages. Performance at 7 p.m. Event #7782   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Hidden Tennessee - Portland Stage

25A Forest Avenue
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 774-0465

          

Feb 28 thru Mar 18, 2012. An evening of one-act plays from a 20th century master of lyrical takes on human nature. From the dreams of lonely, unkempt teenagers in This Property Is Condemned to the hopeless desires of proper Southern ladies in Something Unspoken, two quite different stories display Williams' unmatched talent for uncovering truths both beautiful and sad, hidden behind closed doors. Event #7345   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Auditions: Staged Readings (Belfast Maskers) - Belfast First Church

55 Spring Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
 Phone: (207) 505-0199

          

Feb 29, 2012. Auditions for Belfast Maskers production of Staged Readings of New Works will be held Wednesday, February 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Church in Belfast (the church has a clock belfry; enter at Spring Street). Limited rehearsing, all ages welcome. There are many opportunities to be cast and participants may be in more than one play. Staged Readings of New works will be performed two nights in Belfast (Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Avenue) and two nights in Searsport at Union Hall (the town hall). Various directors; plays selected from a pool of submissions. Performances on March 16-17 and 23-24. All plays are under two hours. Event #8089   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Film: Sweetgrass - Portland Public Library

5 Monument Square
Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (207) 871-1700

          

Feb 29, 2012. Sweetgrass presents a riveting and poetic portrait of the American West just as one of its traditional ways of life dies out. Shot amidst the grandeur of Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, the film follows the last modern-day cowboys to lead their flocks of sheep up into the breathtaking and often dangerous mountains for summer pasture. Magnificently photographed and unsparingly candid, Sweetgrass discovers a world of harsh beauty and arduous labor, where humans still work in rugged intimacy with nature. Screening at 5:30 p.m. in Rines Auditorium. Event #7812   Map + Directions   |   Report Update