Another Year, Another Superb Calendar

CHICAGO (PRWEB) September 25, 2006

Hyde Park this fall will again be the epicenter of the most diverse film programming in Chicago. Post-Nouvelle Vage Godard sits alongside the hardboiled noir of John Garfield and Robert Ryan; the mean streets of 70s American Cinema next to the meaner bedrooms/campgrounds of 70s American horror; early Hollywood films starring, directed or scripted by women flank a survey of jazz music in films and films about jazz music.

Standard histories of Hollywood often overlook the great contribution made by powerful women in the positions of directors, screenwriters and actor-auteurs. The Women of Early Hollywood: Writers, Directors, Stars features rare pictures with stars like Lillian Gish (The Wind), Clara Bow (Mantrap), Greta Garbo (The Kiss), Mary Pickford (Sparrows), and showcases outstanding and unrecognized work from some of the best women screenwriters of the day: Marian Fremont (Griffiths True Heart Susie), Agnes Christie Johnson (King Vidors The Patsy), Anita Loos (Wild and Woolly), as well as work by women-directors, like The Blot (Lois Weber), Speed Limit (Alice Guy Blache), The Red Kimono (Dorothy Davenport) and Her Defiance (Cleo Madison). This series presents a compelling argument for the place of women writers, directors and stars in the early Hollywood canon.

The second part of Docs Jean-Luc Godard retrospective offers a generous sampling of his work post-Weekend. His stints as dogmatic Maoist, aesthete (as part of the Dziga Vertov group) and video artist will be explored. This series will give Chicagoans a chance to appraise his aesthetic and political development, and to view rare and controversial works from Sympathy for the Devil (certainly the only concert film of the Rolling Stones to include political murder and Marxist rants) to Godards self-conscious masterpiece about filmmaking, 1982s Passion. The super-rare 1990 film, Nouvelle Vage will be screened in Chicago for the first time in at least a decade. As a special treat, each screening will be accompanied by rare DVD screenings of video shorts, many unavailable in any format in North America.

The 1970s in America were a ripe time for horror. This genre doesnt get nearly the amount of respect it deserves, and hasnt gotten much respect from Doc lately. But Revisiting the American Nightmare will rectify all that. Films with taglines that just drag you to the theater (Deadbed the bed that eats) mix with frightening favorites, William Friedkins The Exorcist and John Carpenters Halloween. The modern gore that audiences flock to today (Saw, Hostel, etc.) wouldnt be the same without these lovably terrifying flicks. As a special treat, Halloween will screen twice on its eponymous night, with a costume contest at the midnight screening.

Another Reason to Stay - Fall Event Season in Paso Robles, CA

Paso Robles, CA (PRWEB) August 04, 2011

The fall season is an idyllic time to visit Paso Robles. Warm, sunny days unfold into crisp, clear nights, long windy roads are lined with brilliantly colored trees and the fresh air smells of earth and wine during the thriving harvest season.The area is alive with a multitude of fall celebrations - from premier wine and beer tasting events to cowboy shows and the renowned Paderewski classical music festival.

Nestled in the coastal mountain range of central California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco and just 30 minutes from the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport, Paso Robles is a centrally located respite for families, couples and groups of friends longing to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Boasting a vast wine region with more than 200 vintners, farm-fresh cuisine, a quaint downtown filled with local artisan shops and galleries and a wide selection of accommodations, Paso Robles offers something for everyone.

Below is a roundup of not-to-miss fall events. Visitors can plan their stay around the following activities, or just come and relax. For more information on attractions, dining and lodging in Paso Robles, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com.

SEPTEMBER -
9/1 - 9/30: California Wine Month

Various Locations

Ideal winegrowing conditions and proximity to the Pacific Ocean make Paso Robles a perfect place for the production of top quality wines. Currently with 200+ vintners, Paso Robles is one of the nations fastest growing wine regions. Throughout the entire month of September, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy educational winery tours and tastings, release parties, food pairing seminars and much more. For more information, visit http://www.pasowine.com.

9/10: Pajama Party Movie

Park Cinemas, 7 p.m.

Get cozy in your PJs and enjoy a fun with night watching a movie with friends or family. Prizes will be awarded for the best pajamas so be sure to wear your finest! Tickets are $ 10 and include popcorn and soda. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

9/10: Paso Robles Airport Day & Aviation Expo (free!)

Paso Robles Municipal Airport, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The skys the limit with fascinating air shows, aircraft and more! For more information visit http://www.pasoairshow.org.

9/16 & 9/17: Crush and Roll West

Sylvester Winery & River Oaks Pavilion, 6 p.m. on Friday through 5 p.m. on Saturday

Cigar enthusiasts and wine lovers will gather at Crush & Roll West to enjoy a variety of events, tastings, live music and educational seminars. Day passes are $ 60 if purchased before July 15 and $ 75 afterwards. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 474-1133 or visit http://www.crushandrollwest.com.

9/16 & 9/17: Outdoor Theater (free!)

Centennial Park Amphitheater, 6:30 pm

Local thespians will entertain you with their creative work as they present a musical production in the beautiful setting of the Centennial Park Amphitheater. Wine and beverages will be for sale, benefitting the REC Foundation. Pack a picnic dinner, a cozy sweater and a blanket for this end of summer treat. For more information visit prcity.com.

9/17: Taste of Downtown/Arte de Tiza

Downtown City Park, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy live music, art and the tastes of local cuisine and wine from more than 29 restaurants and 14 wineries. Arrive early to check out the creative artistry at the Arte de Tiza Chalk Art (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.). Tickets are $ 25. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

9/29 - 10/2: SAVOR the Central Coast

Santa Margarita Ranch

This four-day food and wine extravaganza showcases the rich agricultural and aqua-cultural bounty located throughout the California Central Coast with classes, seminars, dinners, celebrity chef book signings and demonstrations, a culinary garden and a two-day marketplace filled with tastings from local restaurants, chefs and culinary artisans. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.savorcentralcoast.com.

OCTOBER -
10/4 - 10/6: Miss Rodeo CA Pageant

Various Locations

Experience the passion and drive it will take for Miss Rodeo California 2011 to promote the sport of professional rodeo and the western way of life as she competes in the areas of horsemanship, speech, modeling and personal and horsemanship interviews. Ticket prices vary. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 467-3032 or visit http://www.missrodeocalifornia.com.

10/8: Pioneer Day (free!)

Downtown City Park, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visitors and locals alike with get a taste of what like was like back in the days of the early pioneers as they enjoy live music, a bean cook off, a pet show, a little cowgirl/cowboy contest, a car show and an exciting old fashioned parade through downtown. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblespioneerday.org.

10/21 - 10/23: Harvest Wine Weekend

Various Wineries

Harvest is a time of huge celebration in Paso Robles wine country, and throughout this weekend more than 130 wineries will host 150+ individual events. Enjoy special barrel tastings, blending seminars, grape stomping, food and wine pairings, live music and much more. For more information visit http://www.pasowine.com.

10/28 - 10/30: Paso Gathering

Pioneer Museum

Throw on those cowboy boots and hats and ride over to the Paso Gathering featuring western gear, trappings, art shows, and sales. Admission is $ 5. For more information call (805) 239-4556 or visit http://www.pasorobles-usa.com/Gathering.

10/19 & 10/30: PCCHA Futurity (free!)

Paso Robles Event Center, 8 a.m. daily

The second largest cutting horse futurity in the US, exhibitors come from all over the western United States to vie for $ 1million in prize money. For more information visit http://www.pccha.com.

10/31: Safe and Fun Halloween (free!)

Downtown City Park, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Ghosts and goblins will love this spooky event that includes trick or treating, a barbecue, pumpkin carving, and even the opportunity to have a photo taken with a witch. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

NOVEMBER -
11/10 - 11/13: Paderewski Festival

Various Venues

Concerts of solo piano and chamber music, celebrations of local young musicians, an exhibit of Paderewski memorabilia and lectures by experts are planned to celebrate the famous composer's 150th birthday. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.paderewskifest.com.

11/12: Elegant Evening Downtown (free!)

Downtown Paso Robles, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Kick-off the holiday season with an elegant evening strolling and shopping at downtown merchants while enjoying local cuisine and wines. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

11/12 - 11/13: Paso Garagiste Festival (new!)

Windfall Farms, 4710 Flying Paster Lane, Paso Robles, 12 p.m.

GARAGISTES (gar-uh-zhe-stuh)n, Fr. A term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the rules. Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. The Garagiste Festival features Paso Robles winemakers who produce less than 1200 cases of wine per year. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.pasogaragiste.com.

11/25: Downtown Lighting Ceremony (free