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Movies January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

‘Attica’ Free Screening & Discussion at the Crandell Theatre, Jan 30

The Crandell Theatre presents the riveting 2021 documentary Attica by Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson and co-director Traci Curry, about the 1971 uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility. The screening is followed by a post-film discussion with Daniel L. Meyers, the attorney who litigated the “Attica Massacre” for over 25 years, his step-son Jared Reinmuth, an author and co-writer of the graphic memoir, Big Black: Stand at Attica, Jose Pineda III, the executive director of After Incarceration, a Hudson Valley-based restorative justice nonprofit project, and Laurie Scott, director of ReEntry Columbia.

Attica was nominated for three Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards including Best Historical or Biographical Documentary, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Director. It was also named Official Selection at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.

The film chronicles the infamous 1971 prison rebellion, one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history, which was initiated by prisoners demanding better living conditions. The uprising lasted for five days and left 39 people dead. The documentary is an unnervingly vivid investigation that sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system. Survivors, observers, and expert government officials recount the violent five-day standoff between mostly Black and Latino inmates and law enforcement that gripped America then, and the film highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later. The panel discussion will further elaborate on the film, the historic event, and the current state of prison reform from multiple perspectives.

View the trailer here

All attendees must show proof of vaccination and wear masks.
Seating is limited, please reserve your ticket in advance.

Runtime: 120 Minutes
Genre: Documentary

DATES/TIMES: Sunday, January 30, 2022 / 1pm

TICKET PRICES: Free
Reserve Online

LOCATION: The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

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Arts & Entertainment, Happenings, Movies October 18, 2021

The 22nd Annual FilmColumbia, Oct 22 – 31

The Crandell Theatre presents The 22nd Annual FILMCOLUMBIA, film festival, from Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 31.

After a year of anticipation, FilmColumbia will once again light the screen. The festival, celebrating its 22nd year, showcases the best-curated selection of world class films from major studios and independents, and a stunning array of international films, animated features, documentaries and children’s shorts.

This year’s festival features nearly 40 films, including new releases from acclaimed directors Pedro Almodovar, Wes Anderson and James Lapine, and lauded performances from Timothy Chalamet, Olivia Colman, Pelelope Cruz, Benicio Del Toro, Colin Firth, Glenda Jackson, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Schumer, Tilda Swinton, and Jeffrey Wright, among many others.

FilmColumbia Program Guide is available online at filmcolumbia.org. Check out this year’s selection of the best in features, documentaries, and short film programs from around the world!

General public tickets will be available for sale online only at filmcolumbia.org as of Saturday, October 16 at 9am. Buy your tickets early!

There are no All Film passes and no in-person advance tickets this year. FilmColumbia 2021 Health Protocol lists our new requirements (including proof of vaccination). We are being diligent about the safety of our filmgoers. This includes a 50% reduction in seating capacity and advance reserved seats to provide buffering.

Please read these helpful instructions before starting your ticket purchase.

Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis, without any convenience charge. During the festival, tickets for films that are not sold-out may be purchased in-person at the Box Office, 30 minutes prior to showtime along with vaccination proof and valid I.D. Cash only, please.

What You Will Need

Be sure to read the new FilmColumbia 2021 Health Protocol.

Receipts for all tickets purchased online must be printed and brought directly to each film screening at the Crandell along with proof of vaccination and valid ID. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to each screening to allow for ticket and vaccine checks.

Proof of your vaccination and I.D.

Masks to be worn at all times while in the theater.

DATES/TIMES: Friday, October 22 – Sunday, October 31, 2021
Movies are screened throughout the days and evenings

LOCATIONS: Crandell Theater
48 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

TICKET PRICES: Vary
Available online at https://crandelltheatre.org/filmcolumbia/filmcolumbia-2021/

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Movies October 7, 2021October 6, 2021

James Bond ‘No Time To Die’ at the Crandell Theatre, Oct 7 – 10

The Crandell Theatre is hosting a Bond weekend with screenings of No Time To Die on Thursday through Sunday, October 7 – 10.

Daniel Craig returns one last time as James Bond, starring alongside Oscar-winner Rami Malek (2019, Best Actor, Bohemian Rhapsody) in No Time To Die. Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

View the trailer at CrandellTheatre.org

Rated R.
163 Minutes
Action, Adventure

DATES/TIMES: October 7 – 10, 2021
Special Early Premier: Thursday, October 7 / 7:30 pm
U.S. Official Release: Friday, October 8 / 4 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 9 / 1 pm, 4 pm, 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 10 / 1 pm, 4 pm

TICKET PRICES: $7 – $9
Chatham Film Club Members: $8
Non Members $9
Children (12 and under) $7

LOCATION: The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

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Arts & Entertainment, Happenings September 23, 2021September 21, 2021

Mac-Haydn Final Performance of Showstoppers: A Musical Revue, Sep 29

The Mac-Haydn’s annual fundraising event returned for 2021 with four performances throughout the month of September. Your final chance to see the show is Wednesday, September 29th.

Join your favorite Mac-Haydn cast members as they deliver show stopping performances of musical theater’s greatest hits. From classic to contemporary, it’s the ultimate show tunes revue.

Vaccination is required for all patrons. For tickets and details on COVID-19 protocols, please visit http://www.machaydntheatre.org or call the box office at (518) 392-9292.

DATES/TIMES: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 / 7pm

TICKETS: $42
Tickets can be purchased through machaydntheatre.org by clicking here.

LOCATION: Mac-Haydn Theatre
1925 NY-203
Chatham, NY 12037

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Happenings September 15, 2021September 13, 2021

Open Mic Night at Chatham Public Library, Sep 22

The Chatham Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night on Wednesday, September 22 at 6pm. Do you write poetry or enjoy sharing your favorite authors? Do you write memoir, fiction, or essays? Do you play an instrument, dance, or sing? Join the Chatham Public Library for an evening of the arts on the library lawn, where you can share your form of personal expression and COME AND BE HEARD!