Anyone stepping up to get a Covid-19 shot between August 1 and August 31 will be eligible for some cool perks. Continue Reading →
Avon Theatre Announces August Promotion: Free Avon Membership for One Year
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Avon Theatre’s 12th Annual ‘Why Film Matters’ Essay Contest, Deadline Extended
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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 →
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What’s Playing at the Avon: Stray, Nomadland, Minari
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STRAY was awarded Best International Feature Documentary at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Avon Theatre, Minari, Nomadland, Stray
November Brings “Connery as Bond” Film Series at the Avon Theatre
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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 →
Filed under: Arts, Avon Theatre, James Bond, Sean Connery
Avon Theatre Announces High School Scholarship Essay Competition: “Why film matters”
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Students are asked to submit a 500-700 word essay on “Why Film Matters” based on a film they have seen in a theatre or virtually that was released in 2019 or 2020. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Arlene Mark, Avon Scholarship Contest, Avon Theatre, Beth Levine, Camilla Herrera, Diane cohen Schneider, Donna Moffly
Craving great new independent cinema? Avon Theatre Online Has Got You Covered!
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The Avon Theatre is temporarily closed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, they have several independent films to screen and access is just a click away. Satisfy your craving for great new independent cinema and support the Avon Theatre. Continue Reading →
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Avon Theatre in Stamford Appoints Longtime Greenwich Resident as Executive Director
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Avon Theatre welcomes Stuart Adelberg as their new Executive Director Continue Reading →
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Avon Theatre Presents a Documentary of “JANE” with Intro by René Jameson
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At the age of sixteen, René Jameson has already served on the Roots & Shoots U.S. National Youth Leadership Council for three years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Avon Theatre, JANE, Jane Goodall, Rene Jameson, Roots & Shoots
Avon Theatre to Screen: An Inconvenient Sequel, Aug 7
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Co-presented by the Stamford Land Conservation Trust, Post-film Q & A with Rich Chiaramonte, Ecological Science Educator Purchase tickets online at www.avontheatre.org
A decade after “An Inconvenient Truth” brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up documentary that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes – in moments private and public, funny and poignant – as he pursues the empowering notion that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome with human ingenuity and passion. Our extraordinary former vice president invites us along on an inspirational journey across the globe that delivers the tools to heal our planet. The film is Not Rated. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, Avon Theatre, Rich Chiaramonte
Avon Theatre in Stamford to Screen Cult Classic Pink Floyd – The Wall
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On Tuesday, May 23 at 8:30pm, the Avon Theatre in Stamford will screen the film PINK FLOYD – THE WALL, which is based on the 1979 Pink Floyd album of the same name, is a 1982 British film directed by Alan Parker. Continue Reading →