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The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra
The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra celebrates music from the ragtime era, roughly 1897 to 1917 —
including the music of Scott Joplin, James Scott, Joseph Lamb, and Irving Berlin — as well as
marches, waltzes, early show tunes, and Tin Pan Alley favorites. Start tuning your vocal cords
because you might be asked to sing along with some of the songs we all know and love.
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Cinema Paradiso
1988 • Philippe Noiret, Enzo Cannavale-
This beloved film holds a special place in the hearts of movie lovers. It’s about a filmmaker who
recalls how he fell in love with movies at the cinema in his small home town. The 155-minute
running time flies by, with a compelling and incredibly romantic story, beautiful photography
and an emotionally powerful score by Ennio Morricone. Beautiful and terrific in every way. And
what better setting than Old Town Music Hall, a small-town cinema. Don’t miss this one.
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City Lights
1931 • Charlie Chaplin-
Featuring Charlie Chaplin’s iconic “Tramp” character, City Lights is Chaplin’s most critically
acclaimed and financially successful film. Beneath all the comedy is one of cinema’s most
profoundly moving romantic stories. To this day, City Lights is considered one of the greatest
films of all time. Presented with a score composed by Chaplin himself, this film can be seen
again and again, with new discoveries each time.
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Gone with the Wind
1939 • Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh-
This film is a classic epic of the American South and, despite criticism of its unrealistic depiction
of slavery, is considered one of the greatest American movies ever made. Gone with the Wind
won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for
Hattie McDaniel -- the first Oscar awarded to an African-American actor. Fair warning: the film
runs almost four hours, so bring money for popcorn and prepare to spend the whole afternoon
with us. You’ll be glad you did!
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46th Annual Ragtime Festival
• Eve Elliot, Vincent Johnson, John Reed-Torres •
The popular American musical genre known as “Ragtime” enjoyed its heyday between 1895
and about 1920, and then fell into virtual obscurity until a revival in the 1970s with Scott
Joplin’s “The Entertainer” made popular by the film The Sting. Please join us as we celebrate
our 46th year of this rousing tradition with three phenomenal, local pianists. You’ll love ‘em!
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Wings
1927 – silent • Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers
• Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer •
Directed by William Wellman
• Special Guest: William Wellman, Jr. •
Wings was awarded the first-ever Oscar® for Best Picture in 1927, featuring spectacular aerial
photography and a memorably sweet performance by Clara Bow. It’s a crowning achievement
of the silent-era. This is a rare opportunity to see the film with live accompaniment on our
Mighty Wurlitzer -- just as it was experienced by audiences in 1927 -- and to meet the son of
director William Wellman who will be on hand to share fascinating insights and to autograph
his book about the making of the film.
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Casablanca
1942 • Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
• Special Guest: Author, Harlan Lebo •
Join us for one of the most romantic films of the 1940s, and experience it here on the big screen
with a flawlessly restored release by Warner Bros. Alongside Bogart and Bergman is a perfect
supporting cast including Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, and Claude Rains. Academy Award®
winner for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay, Casablanca is one of the greatest
films ever made. See this timeless classic on the big screen, joined by special guest Harlan Lebo,
author of the book Casablanca: Behind the Scenes.
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