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At The Crandell: “They Shall Not Grow Old’ & ‘Green Book’
THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD
Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen footage of soldiers facing the fear and uncertainty of frontline battle in Belgium. Digitally remastered and now in color, the footage has been studied by lipreading experts whose transcripts were recorded and used as audio for the film.
INFO:
Rated: R (for disturbing war images)
Genre: Art House & International, Documentary
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Runtime: 99 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
SHOWTIMES:
Friday, March 1 through Thursday, March 7, 2019: 5pm everyday.
3:00pm on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3.
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GREEN BOOK
When a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans.
INFO:
Rated: PG-13 (thematic content, language including racial epithets, smoking, some violence and suggestive material)
Genre: Drama
Directed By: Peter Farrelly
Written By: Nick Vallelonga, Peter Farrelly, Brian Currie
Runtime: 130 minutes
Studio: Universal Pictures
SHOW TIMES:
Friday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 7pm
TICKET PRICES:
Chatham Film Club Members & Children $6.50
Non Members $7.50
Additional $2.00 fee for 3D
LOCATION:
The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037
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Winter Wildlife Animal Tracking Hike at Mud Creek
The Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) presents an animal tracking hike on Saturday (March 2, 2019). Hikers will look for signs of wildlife and learn about the natural history of local animals. The program begins at a brief instructional talk by Pamela Price, Certified Wildlife Biologist and Education Program Coordinator. Afterward, head out to the trail to use your new knowledge to spot tracks and traces left by rabbits, foxes, deer, and perhaps even a bobcat. The hike is a snow or no snow event!
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 2, 2019: 12pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION:
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
1024 RT-66
Ghent, NY 12075
ADMISSION:
This event is free, however, registration is requested so please call Pamela Price at 518-267-3313.
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Drag Queen Story Time w/ Trixie Starr at Hudson Area Library
The Hudson Area Library in collaboration with Out Hudson presents Drag Queen Story Time with Trixie Starr, Saturday, March 2. Drag Queen Story Time is a family-friendly and inclusive event. Striving to celebrate differences, breaking down barriers and of course dressing up! There will also be a drag treasure chest with costumes for kids and complimentary cookies from Trixie’s Oven.
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 2, 2019: 11am – 12pm
LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534
ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public. Kids (ages birth to 7), and families are welcome.
To register, email ‘youth@hudsonarealibrary.org’ or call 518-828-1792.
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