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Deborah and Chuck Royce, co-founders of the non-profit Avon who purchased and reopened the historic 1939 theater in 2004, will become Directors Emeriti. They will remain active partners of the Avon and generous supporters. Continue Reading →
On the Line is an emotional reckoning featuring unaired interviews spanning the 1980s to now with Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena, and the son of a cotton picker. Continue Reading →
An exciting experience awaits as 30 Stamford Downtown restaurants join together to participate in this 2-week event. Continue Reading →
The Avon is proud to present this documentary for a special screening as a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine. Continue Reading →
Avon Theatre in Stamford, everyone’s favorite independent movie theater, shared exciting news about their 2021 auction fundraiser, now underway. Bidding ends Monday, Nov. 15 at noon. Check out the auction items. Continue Reading →
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 cult classic/cultural institution that concerns the misadventures of Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) inside a strange mansion that they come across on a rainy night. After the wholesome pair profess their love through an opening song, their car breaks down in the woods, and they seek refuge in a towering castle nearby. Greeting them at the door is a ghoulish butler named Riff Raff, who introduces them to a bacchanalian collection of partygoers dressed in outfits from some sort of interplanetary thrift shop. The host of this gathering is a transvestite clad in lingerie, Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a mad scientist who claims to be from another planet. Just when Brad and Janet think things couldn’t get any stranger, a biker (Meat Loaf) bursts onto the scene to reclaim his ex-girlfriend. Continue Reading →
Anyone stepping up to get a Covid-19 shot between August 1 and August 31 will be eligible for some cool perks. Continue Reading →
Seniors in public and private high schools in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY are invited to submit a 500 – 750 word essay on “WHY FILM MATTERS.” Deadline extended to May 24. Continue Reading →
STRAY was awarded Best International Feature Documentary at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Continue Reading →
The Avon Theatre in Stamford is operating with safety protocols in place, as patrons continue to enjoy the mix of new releases and classics films. Continue Reading →