Event Calendar
Feb. 8
Richland College Emeritus Plus 50 Enrichment Series I: (Non-Credit)
1:45-3:15 p.m.
"The Best Movies You’ve Never Heard Of"
What do “El Norte,” “The Astronaut Farmer,” “Wings of Desire” and “The Weather Man” have in common? They are extremely engaging movies you may never have heard of … until now.
$20 fee covers 6 sessions; attend as many or as few as you choose. Click here for details.
Feb. 29
UTSA Great Conversation!
6-8:30 p.m.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
"Recapping the Oscars: Winners, Snubs and Terrible Hosts"
Note: My table is sold out as of Jan. 26, but that could change. Check link here to see if space is available and to see openings and topics of conversation at other highly interesting tables.
Feb. 24, March 9, March 23
Fridays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Room SH118, Richland College
12800 Abrams RD, Dallas, TX 75243
"Brown Bag Movie Nights: Part I"
Feb. 24: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman share the screen in a heartfelt classic prison drama set in the 1940s.
March 9: “Wings of Desire” (1987) – An angel falls in love with a mortal in this fantasy-romance from German filmmaker Wim Wenders.
March 23: “Rango” (2011) – Johnny Depp voices the title character, a play-acting chameleon that winds up in the lawless Wild West, in this clever, stylish animated adventure-comedy from director Gore Verbinski.
Fee: $26 for the series of three movies and presentation lectures. To register call 972-238-6147 and refer to Course No. 726433
March 12
Presbyterian Village North
8600 Skyline Drive Dallas, TX 75243
6:30 to 8 p.m.
“Life Lessons I’ve Learned at the Movies”
In this presentation enhanced with PowerPoint images and film clips, nationally known film critic Larry Ratliff discusses life lessons he's discovered while sitting in darkened movie theaters. Here’s a hint: They range from silly to motivational.
Free and open to the public. Please call 214-355-9001 for directions and to reserve your space for the presentation.
