10% of ticket sales will benefit Vashon Island Pet Protectors! The annual NY Cat Film Festival™ is a collection of short films - animated, documentary, or narrative films with actors and a script. These are not random internet "cat videos" - these are films which have been made with an intention, concept or story to convey something essential about cats. The films celebrate the kitties who share our world and their relationships with people, no matter where or how they live - as feral cats in a colony, or between the covers in someone’s bed. 6th Annual NY Cat Film Festival [17 films, 102 min] Cat Knows You Act I [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering A cat’s thoughts as you’ve never experienced them before. A Cat Called Rumi [3 min] directed by Diana Rousseau Falling in love with a feral cat Seen at Last [3 min] directed by Kim Best (recipient of the 2022 NY Cat Film Festival Visionary Award) This cat poses the question of whether others see you as you see yourself? If so, you are not alone. Willow’s Tale [4 min] animation directed by Linda Malik Animated by the neurodiverse artists of The Center for Learning Unlimited's Brainstorm Productions, the story of a domesticated black cat who has wild daydreams. Momcat [4 min] directed by Lisa Dodell The filmmaker’s exploration of her mother's connection with her cats. Silent Paws [6 min] directed by Mutual Rescue Photography, music and the poetry of Gabriel Spera illuminating the enduring bonds between cats and their people, who mourn them. TNR [6 min] directed by Amy Garvey Highlighting the problem of the overpopulation of feral cats in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where people are trying Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) as one solution. Cat Knows you Act II [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering More wisdom from Cat. Moose Gets a Bath [10 min] directed by Michael Lentz & Hailey Jansson A small kitten is rescued from a vacant home in Baltimore, Maryland. Insomnia [6 min] directed by Kim Best A cat given to daytime napping is woefully misunderstood, but doggedly seeks a solution. Josh & Scout [6 min] directed by Mutual Rescue After combat deployment in Iraq, Josh suffers from PTSD and severe depression - his unlikely savior is a rain-soaked stray kitten. Shoot the Moon [2 min] animated by William Rowe Brothers Sam and Max can't agree on anything, but when Max's ambitions to fly to the moon in a cardboard box put them both in grave danger, it's up to older brother Sam to get them home safely. Catham County [17 min] Lacey Adair A documentary following three CAT rescue groups in Catham County,Georgia as they surmount the challenges of caring for their managed colonies. Cat’s Eye Witness News [6 min] directed by MIchele Campbell Feline news reporters Finny and Dazie report on the news, weather, and reviews of restaurants and movies. Purrrfect Intervention [9 min] directed by Juhi Sharma Sarah’s friends think her love of cats has gone a little too far - so they decide to bring in some outside help. Starring Kisha Peart. The Cat Duet [2 min] directed by Lorelei De Armas & Julian Wood. Two friends enjoy singing Rossini's Cat Duet. Cat Knows You Act III [1 min] directed by Michael Pickering Ideas and sentiments from Cat that will surprise you. Program is subject to change without notice.
Please join us for a delicious breakfast brunch during the first intermission of our live streaming of the Metropolitan Opera. Prepay in advance ($10) and help us know how many goodies to bring! We like to present a variety of breakfast brunch favorites, such as bagels & cream cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, and local pastries. Offerings may change for each Opera, but we guarantee they will be delicious!
PG-13for thematic material, some violence, language and smoking.
From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen.
PGfor martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humor.
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
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Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns to cinemas, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov complete the sterling cast as Lisette and Prunier.
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Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang takes the podium to conduct Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.