| *With Special Feature: Reading of the book, Invasion of the Zebra Mussels! |
| Dinner and a Movie! Your donation will stretch further this year at Lorane Movie Night! We’re serving soup and salad before the festivities. After all, LMN is about more than entertainment; its about rubbing elbows with far flung neighbors, getting in out of the cold and damp, supporting local organizations, the door prizes, the popcorn and good coffee, the art, the surprises AND the good movies. Gather at the Lorane Grange at 6 PM every second Saturday of the month, October through March. |
| The Secret of Roan Inish is a rare movie: an authentic fairy tale presented in a mature and measured style; a story told from a child’s point of view without condescending to children. In 1940’s Ireland, a young girl, Fionna, is sent from the city to live with her grandparents in a remote fishing village on the windswept coast. Here she learns that her own family history is tied in with the legend of the selkies--mythic creatures who are half-human and half-seal. In the course of her explorations, Fionna becomes convinced that her long-lost infant brother is in fact still alive, dwelling among the seals on the nearby island of Roan Inish. Will she be able to convince the skeptical townspeople? In something of a departure for director Sayles, this film is intimate, mysterious, and casually paced. Featuring a soundtrack of Irish folk music and breathtaking views of the rugged Donegal coast (captured by famed cinematographer Haskell Wexler), The Secret of Roan Inish is genuine cinematic folklore that will enchant viewers of all ages. Sponsor: The Livleybrooks & Blue Rooster B & B (Nancy Pelton) Beneficiary: Lorane Grange #54 |
| Escape from dreary November by traveling back to the last day of school before sum-mer vacation, 1976! Whether or not you were alive then is beside the point: Dazed And Confused captures the essence of our teenage years in a way that is applicable to al-most any time and place in America. A true ensemble comedy featuring a large cast of characters (several of the actors went on to bigger Hollywood stardom), this film is re-markably even-handed and non-judgmental in the way it depicts different social “types” and cliques of young people. Without resorting to the exploitation, gross-outs, or pru-rient content of all too many other teen comedies--but also without sugar-coating the realities of high school life--Dazed And Confused functions as both a well-made period piece and a timeless, lighthearted entertainment. It is a film with no less an aim than to put a big, goofy, nostalgic smile on your face. Sponsor: Bob Freidman (1/2); half sponsorship available - contact RAC Beneficiary: Lorane Holiday Baskets |
| February 13th - Old Age The Triplettes Of Belleville (2003) PG-13 / 80 minutes Directed by Sylvain Chomet. |
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The Rural Art Center, founded in 1996 is a 501c(3) non-profit organization with the mission of building community through participation and
presentation of the arts in Lorane and Crow, Oregon. The goal of the Rural Art Center is to provide a home for arts programs where community
individuals across generations have the opportunity to realize and express their creative potential. Programs for performance and education
include, but are not limited to, the areas of music, theater, dance, literary and visual arts.
presentation of the arts in Lorane and Crow, Oregon. The goal of the Rural Art Center is to provide a home for arts programs where community
individuals across generations have the opportunity to realize and express their creative potential. Programs for performance and education
include, but are not limited to, the areas of music, theater, dance, literary and visual arts.
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| The Rural Art Center Proudly Presents the 2009-2010 Movie Season "The Stages of Life" selected and described by Jason Stone |
| January 9th - Middle Adulthood Brazil (1985) R / 132 minutes Directed by Terry Gilliam. |
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| In a small South Dakota town in 1959, a seemingly innocent romance begins to blossom between an oddly over-confident and self-aggrandizing young garbage man, Kit (Martin Sheen), and a socially withdrawn, baton-twirling bobbysoxer, Holly (Sissy Spacek). When Holly’s disapproving and protective father tries to put a stop to the affair, tragic consequences follow. Loosely based upon the circumstances of the Starkweather-Fugate murders that scandalized mid-century America, Badlands is a poetical, visually striking examination of the theme of lost innocence. Moments of truly idyllic beauty are punctuated by sudden, almost random acts of violence that shock the viewer not so much with gore (by today’s standards, the bloodshed is quite minimal), but rather because of their futile senselessness. Featuring masterful direction by Terrence Malick and never-better performances by the very young Spacek and Sheen, Badlands is an often-overlooked masterpiece of American cinema. Sponsors: Anonymous Animal Lovers Beneficiary: Lane County Animal Control |
| December 12th - Young Adulthood Badlands (1973) PG / 94 minutes Directed by Terrence Malick. |
| March 13th - Death... And The Afterlife? *Family Night!* Beetle Juice (1988) PG / 92 minutes Directed by Tim Burton. |
When it was first released in 1985, the Hollywood system didn’t quite know
view of a dysfunctional, dystopian future, nor relate to its comically un-
heroic, every-man protagonist. Sam Lo-wery dreams of a life as a winged,
sword-wielding, monster-battling fantasy hero. In reality, he toils away his
bureaucracy that utterly dominates every facet of life in the film’s bleak,
future world. When a record-keeping error leads to the arrest and
imprisonment of an innocent man, the reluctant Sam is finally granted his
chance to become the sort of hero he’s always imagined… and, perhaps,
to win the heart of the fair maiden of his dreams. A dark satire in the finest
sense of the word, Brazil is visually stunning, mordantly hilarious, and--only
a quarter-century later--it has proved to be more than a little prescient in
depicting a world of unaccountable governments, mollified citizens, and
violent terrorist plots run amok.
Sponsor: Territorial Vineyards
Beneficiary: Rural Art Center
view of a dysfunctional, dystopian future, nor relate to its comically un-
heroic, every-man protagonist. Sam Lo-wery dreams of a life as a winged,
sword-wielding, monster-battling fantasy hero. In reality, he toils away his
bureaucracy that utterly dominates every facet of life in the film’s bleak,
future world. When a record-keeping error leads to the arrest and
imprisonment of an innocent man, the reluctant Sam is finally granted his
chance to become the sort of hero he’s always imagined… and, perhaps,
to win the heart of the fair maiden of his dreams. A dark satire in the finest
sense of the word, Brazil is visually stunning, mordantly hilarious, and--only
a quarter-century later--it has proved to be more than a little prescient in
depicting a world of unaccountable governments, mollified citizens, and
violent terrorist plots run amok.
Sponsor: Territorial Vineyards
Beneficiary: Rural Art Center
Where American animated features have come to be dominated by CGI
technology, other cultures continue to produce exemplary work using the
traditional, hand-drawn methods of cel animation. This film from France is one
of the very finest examples. It is the story of one Madame Souza, who is raising
her grandson, Champion, in a tiny apartment flat. The little lad seems
permanently depressed until she presents him with the gift of a tricycle,
instigating a lifelong obsession with cycling. Flash forward many years, and
Champion is a grown racer ready to compete in the Tour De France--until he is
kidnapped by the French Mafia for illicit and mysterious purposes. Can
Madame Souza rescue him in time, with only the aid of her loyal basset hound,
Bruno, and the help of an octogenarian jazz singing group, those Belleville
Triplettes of the title? This picture finds abundant humor in silent-film-style
physical comedy and in gently tweaking national stereotypes. It also presents a
sincere examination of the struggles of aging, and makes a strong case that the
elderly ought to retain a vital role in any sane society.
Sponsor: Chris & BJ (1/2); half sponsorship available - contact RAC
Beneficiary: Crow HS Art
technology, other cultures continue to produce exemplary work using the
traditional, hand-drawn methods of cel animation. This film from France is one
of the very finest examples. It is the story of one Madame Souza, who is raising
her grandson, Champion, in a tiny apartment flat. The little lad seems
permanently depressed until she presents him with the gift of a tricycle,
instigating a lifelong obsession with cycling. Flash forward many years, and
Champion is a grown racer ready to compete in the Tour De France--until he is
kidnapped by the French Mafia for illicit and mysterious purposes. Can
Madame Souza rescue him in time, with only the aid of her loyal basset hound,
Bruno, and the help of an octogenarian jazz singing group, those Belleville
Triplettes of the title? This picture finds abundant humor in silent-film-style
physical comedy and in gently tweaking national stereotypes. It also presents a
sincere examination of the struggles of aging, and makes a strong case that the
elderly ought to retain a vital role in any sane society.
Sponsor: Chris & BJ (1/2); half sponsorship available - contact RAC
Beneficiary: Crow HS Art
Barbara and Adam Maitland are a happily-married couple who have just
finished refur-bishing their dream home in rural New England, when they
suddenly perish in a tragic car crash. Learning that they are now ghosts who
get to spend eternity in their beloved house, everything seems just fine…
until the Deetzs, a family of tacky, tasteless, obnoxious and all-too-living
yuppies, buy the property and move in. The Maitlands soon discover that,
even as ghosts, they are far too polite to scare off the intruders. And so, with
phantom, the “freelance bio-exorcist,” Beetle Juice. As it turns out, the crass
and slovenly Beetle Juice has motives that are not quite as pure as they
initially seemed, and all sorts of supernatural complications ensue. Featuring
awesome costumes and creature make-up, stylish production design, and a
maniacally inspired comedic turn from Michael Keaton in the title role, this
early-career Tim Burton film is one of the more imaginative and successful
comedies of the 1980’s.
Sponsorship Available - contact RAC
Beneficiary: Crow-Applegate-Lorane Library Book Fund
finished refur-bishing their dream home in rural New England, when they
suddenly perish in a tragic car crash. Learning that they are now ghosts who
get to spend eternity in their beloved house, everything seems just fine…
until the Deetzs, a family of tacky, tasteless, obnoxious and all-too-living
yuppies, buy the property and move in. The Maitlands soon discover that,
even as ghosts, they are far too polite to scare off the intruders. And so, with
phantom, the “freelance bio-exorcist,” Beetle Juice. As it turns out, the crass
and slovenly Beetle Juice has motives that are not quite as pure as they
initially seemed, and all sorts of supernatural complications ensue. Featuring
awesome costumes and creature make-up, stylish production design, and a
maniacally inspired comedic turn from Michael Keaton in the title role, this
early-career Tim Burton film is one of the more imaginative and successful
comedies of the 1980’s.
Sponsorship Available - contact RAC
Beneficiary: Crow-Applegate-Lorane Library Book Fund
Your tax–deductible
contributions help us offer
our classes, sponsor
scholarships, purchase
materials, and underwrite
free community events.
Scholarships and reduced
fees are available for all
Rural Art Center programs.
contributions help us offer
our classes, sponsor
scholarships, purchase
materials, and underwrite
free community events.
Scholarships and reduced
fees are available for all
Rural Art Center programs.
The Drill– Social Hour begins at 6:00 — meet your friends and neighbors over a
dinner of hearty homemade soup - a vegetarian option will be available - salad
and bread, followed by dessert provided by the evening’s beneficiary. Shorts and
antics, including the famous door-prize giveaway, will follow around 7:00. The
feature film will begin at about 7:30.
dinner of hearty homemade soup - a vegetarian option will be available - salad
and bread, followed by dessert provided by the evening’s beneficiary. Shorts and
antics, including the famous door-prize giveaway, will follow around 7:00. The
feature film will begin at about 7:30.
Access and Affordability– Come early, stay late, sweep, serve, wash a plate.
There is always an opportunity to contribute. All are welcome, regardless of
ability to pay. Hall is wheelchair accessible.
There is always an opportunity to contribute. All are welcome, regardless of
ability to pay. Hall is wheelchair accessible.
Admission– A suggested donation of $7.00 ($5.00 for children 12 and under) is
requested. Season tickets are available for a suggested donation of $35.00. Your
donation this year includes the price of your dinner!
requested. Season tickets are available for a suggested donation of $35.00. Your
donation this year includes the price of your dinner!
Family Nights– This season we are featuring TWO family nights! The season
opener, on October 10th will include a reading/signing of The Invasion of the
Zebra Mussels! - written and illustrated by the participants of the Summer Reading
Camp. The feature film is “The Secret of Roan Inish”. For the second family
night on March 13th we will present “Beetle Juice”, and there will be a prize
awarded to the most ghoulish family. All ages are welcome, so bring the entire
family on these nights and join us for dinner and a movie!
opener, on October 10th will include a reading/signing of The Invasion of the
Zebra Mussels! - written and illustrated by the participants of the Summer Reading
Camp. The feature film is “The Secret of Roan Inish”. For the second family
night on March 13th we will present “Beetle Juice”, and there will be a prize
awarded to the most ghoulish family. All ages are welcome, so bring the entire
family on these nights and join us for dinner and a movie!
Children– Children of all ages are invited to attend our “Family Nights”. All other
nights we request no children under 12. The films have been chosen for adult
audiences, so please use discretion when bringing children. Film ratings are
provided when available (see movie listings or go to The Internet Movie Database:
www.imdb.com for more detailed information).
nights we request no children under 12. The films have been chosen for adult
audiences, so please use discretion when bringing children. Film ratings are
provided when available (see movie listings or go to The Internet Movie Database:
www.imdb.com for more detailed information).
Community Building– All profits from film evenings will go towards the
benefit of local projects, charities or community groups. In exchange for the
donation, these groups will provide desserts on the evening of their film (see
movie schedule for details) If you have any questions call the contacts listed
to learn more about what is happening
benefit of local projects, charities or community groups. In exchange for the
donation, these groups will provide desserts on the evening of their film (see
movie schedule for details) If you have any questions call the contacts listed
to learn more about what is happening
Lorane Grange #54: The Grange has been an important and useful part of
our community for many, many years. Lil Thompson, 942-5701
Sande’s Food Basket & Holiday Drive: Every November, Sande Maxwell
goes into the community and collects food and donations to help less
fortunate families through the holidays. Sande Maxwell, 942-9646
Lane County Animal Control: Our cash donation will go towards the
purchase of vaccines, medications & veterinary care expenses. Tom Howard,
687-3647
Crow High School Art Program: The art program needs a slab roller.
Contact Tina at tdworakowski@cal.k12.or.us
Rural Art Center: A 501c(3) nonprofit supporting the arts and artists in rural
Lane County to people of all ages. Proceeds will be used for scholarships. Lisa
Livelybrooks, info@ruralartcenter.org
Crow-Applegate-Lorane Library Fund: Our school libraries always need
new books! Contact Mary Houle at mhoule@cal.k12.or.us
our community for many, many years. Lil Thompson, 942-5701
Sande’s Food Basket & Holiday Drive: Every November, Sande Maxwell
goes into the community and collects food and donations to help less
fortunate families through the holidays. Sande Maxwell, 942-9646
Lane County Animal Control: Our cash donation will go towards the
purchase of vaccines, medications & veterinary care expenses. Tom Howard,
687-3647
Crow High School Art Program: The art program needs a slab roller.
Contact Tina at tdworakowski@cal.k12.or.us
Rural Art Center: A 501c(3) nonprofit supporting the arts and artists in rural
Lane County to people of all ages. Proceeds will be used for scholarships. Lisa
Livelybrooks, info@ruralartcenter.org
Crow-Applegate-Lorane Library Fund: Our school libraries always need
new books! Contact Mary Houle at mhoule@cal.k12.or.us
 | Jason Stone, whose hours of dedication made this series possible by selecting | |
| the movies and writing the movie descriptions. |
| Marcus for handling the audio/video aspect of the series. |
| Ansel Atkinson for providing the beautiful photograph for our mailer. |
| Our generous sponsors |
| Rich Mitchell for both the collection of door prizes and their entertaining | |
| distribution. |
| Behind the scenes crew: Sande for ticket taking; Dean & Lisa & crew for the | |
| popcorn; Allie and many others for the set- up and clean-up. |
Location: All films will
be shown at the Lorane
Grange #54. See map.
be shown at the Lorane
Grange #54. See map.
Soup Sponsors: Nancy Pelton, Aziza Stone, Elise Voight-Ranucci, Linda Wickwire, The Lorane Grange, Shannon Poynter, Rene Corricello, Alyssa
Shepherd and Lisa Livelybrooks .
Salad Sponsor: Hey Bayles! Farm (Oct & Nov) & Winter Green Farm (December)
Bread Sponsor: Eugene City Bakery (All Films)