Events
Past Events
Sundog 9 High school and middle school students, grades 8-12, were invited to create and submit short films to the Sundog 9 Film Festival, premiering Sat. May 12th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Little Art Theatre. Schools in the Greater Dayton-Columbus-Cincinnati areas compete in this regional event, where approximately $1500 in cash and prizes will be awarded in a variety of film genres which may include narrative, experimental, documentary, animation, public service announcement, self-portrait, and music video. In addition, shout-outs for best cinematography, special effects, screen writing, etc. may be given as deemed by the judges. Sundog mascot, Moxy, will also be there to greet the audience and to present a special award for the best entry with a dog theme. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
12th Dayton Jewish International Film Festival The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival brings the best Jewish international cinema to Dayton including an array of films from Israel, Germany, France, the United States and elsewhere. Films span the genres from comedy to tragedy and from fiction to documentary, exploring such varied themes as love, prejudice, tradition, politics, war, identity, religion and family relationships.
The Environmental Film Series Showcasing six premiere documentary films dealing with subjects as diverse as sustainable agriculture and the commercial meat industry, to patenting the world's food supply, to the power of wind and one person, the challenges of living directly off the land, and the startling beauty of Earth.-
Discussion with Richard J. Sweeney, Ph.D. Please join us Friday night 3/23 at 9PM following the 7PM screening of A DANGEROUS METHOD for a discussion led by Richard J. Sweeney, Ph.D., a Jungian psychoanalyst and licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in Columbus and Cincinnati. Those who have already seen the movie may attend the discussion.
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The Oscars at the Little Art! Attend a pre-party at The Winds Cafe. Enjoy a selection of great appetizers and wine. Proceed to the red carpet at the Little Art to watch the Oscars on the big screen with wine (cash bar), free popcorn and sweet treat. Great prizes for correctly guessing the winners of the major categories. And prizes for best jammies, too! Get your tickets now.
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Growing Up Female Growing Up Female, a classic film of the Second Wave Women's Movement, has been beautifully restored and is the very first film of the modern women’s movement. Produced in 1971, it caused controversy and exhilaration. It was widely used by consciousness-raising groups to generate interest and help explain feminism to a skeptical society. The film looks at female socialization through a personal look into the lives of six women, age 4 to 35, and the forces that shape them--teachers, counselors, advertising, music and the institution of marriage. It offers us a chance to see how much has changed--and how much remains the same. Purchased by more than 400 universities and libraries.
Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey This premiere screening is an RSVP event. Registration and tickets may be purchased from the film's website at callofthescenicriver.com. Admission is $10. Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey is the story of Ohio's most natural waterways, told by those who appreciate their splendor, and work to protect and preserve them for future generations. Although few people realize that Ohio was the first state to declare a Scenic Rivers Program in March of 1968, Ohio's program continues to lead river conservation because of it's respect of private property, it's commitment to designating the most ecologically intact systems, and it's popular volunteer opportunities.-
CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE The Little Art will be closed Christmas Eve. Join us Friday, December 23 or December 25-29 for The Muppets! Happy holidays!
Free screening of Sideways The Little Art begins selling wine and beer on December 17th!
Join us for a FREE SCREENING of SIDEWAYS to celebrate!
Two old friends setting off on a wine-tasting road trip…only to veer dizzily sideways into a wry, comedic exploration of the crazy vicissitudes of love and friendship, the damnable persistence of loneliness and dreams and the enduring war between Pinot and Cabernet.126 minutes. Comedy / Drama / Romance. Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity. 2004.-
Member's Appreciation Weekend This weekend, bring your current Friends of the Little Art membership I.D. card to the movies and get a free hot tea or coffee from our concession stand! If you can't find your current membership I.D. card give us a call and we'll replace it for you.
Force of Nature AREA PREMIERE & SNEAK PREVIEW! In Canada, David Suzuki is pretty much an icon: a household name synonymous with nature and science, best known as the host of the long-running CBC TV show "The Nature of Things" and as a pioneering and passionate environmentalist. Although he is a tad less well known here south of the border, he may be the most inspiring, charming, eloquent, compelling voice for environmental sanity in the world today. At the age of 75, he shows no signs of slowing down. By all measures David Suzuki is extraordinary, and you can't help but wish that everyone cared about the earth as much as he does—and that everyone could see Force of Nature because watching this film might make them care as much as he does. But what drove him to become the phenomenon he is? This engrossing documentary guides us through his life and reveals the key events and people that shaped him. The occasion for the film is Suzuki's return to the University of British Columbia to deliver his legacy lecture to a sold-out audience. Director Sturla Gunnarsson interweaves Suzuki's stirring and insightful address with candid interviews to create a captivating portrait of a man whose essential decency speaks volumes about the beauty of the planet he's trying so hard to save.Documentary. 93 minutes. Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. 2010 
The Ister Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Antioch College, Lewis Trelawny-Cassity has assigned a screening of THE ISTER as part of his Global Seminar on water. The public is invited to attend the screening for free and to participate in a discussion following the film.Documentary. 189 minutes. There will be an INTERMISSION 1/2 way through. Not Rated. 2005.
Free test screening of "Take Us Home" Yellow Springs Filmmakers Aileen LeBlanc and Jim Klein invite the public to a free test screening of TAKE US HOME. This film documents the airlift of oppressed Ethiopian Jews from their native land to Israel. The screening of the fine cut will help the filmmakers with some final detail editing decisions. There will be a short survey and a question and answer session for audience feedback after the film. Documentary.
Rhythm of Structure Antiochian and conceptual artist John Sims '90, organized a year long group of nine mathematical art exhibitions, at the Bowery Poetry Club (NYC) in 2009 to explore intersections between mathematics, art and the poetic response. The documentary film is a fast paced of journey through the critical themes of these nine exhibitions featuring over 40 artists, 35 poets, dancers, musicians, high school students, grad students, connected together with music, animation and thoughtful reflections. Participants range from Antiochian and former U.S Poet Laureate Mark Strand, to Karen Finley, DJ Spooky, Dread Scott, Bob Holman, Kristin Prevallet and Taylor Meade.Documentary. 70 minutes.
Traces of the Trade In the feature documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide. Join the post-screening discussion with the youth facilitators.
Both screenings are FREE and youth are encouraged to attend.Documentary. 86 minutes. Not rated.-
Horror Marathon The Little Art Theatre presents its fifth annual -- and final! -- horror movie marathon. So far the lineup includes Alien, Rear Window, Zombie, and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein! Tickets are only $20 each. The marathon starts October 22, 2011 at 9:30 p.m.Doors open at 9 p.m.
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? We had a full house for the screening of QUEEN OF THE SUN Tuesday night. For those of you who were unable to see this remarkable film, we will be hosting another screening this Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2PM. QUEEN OF THE SUN: WHAT ARE THE BEES TELLING US? is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis from Taggart Siegel, director of THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.Documentary. 82 minutes. Digital projection.-
Horror Movie Marathon fundraising
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The 11th Dayton Jewish International Film Festival On March 22, the Dayton Jewish International Film Festival launches their 11th season in Dayton. On March 31 & April 5, the Little Art will host two of their films selected to show in Yellow Springs.
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The Future of Education 2020 Initiative Film Series This series is being shown in conjunction with the Future of Education lecture series, and presented in collaboration with the Yellow Springs schools and the Morgan Fellows of Antioch college.Documentaries.
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Democracy in Jeopardy: Gerrymandering This screening of Jeff Reichert's documentary GERRYMANDERING is sponsored by the Morgan Fellows of Antioch College as part of their "Democracy in Jeopardy" film series. Documentary. 81 min. Not Rated. 2010.
Barnstorming (w/appearance by filmmakers & musician) Barnstorming is the true story of an unexpected friendship that developed between a farm family and two pilots who literally dropped out of the sky. Their friendship has created a new tradition out of an old one long gone: barnstorming.
Barnstorming captures their annual gathering: the visceral exhilaration of flight, the anticipation of the barnstormers' arrival, and celebration of the reunion. Shot in real time, and told in the participants' voices, the film immerses the viewer in the innocence of earlier times, the fleeting nature of childhood, and the joy of friendship. It is a testament to our ability to connect as human beings, no matter where we come from, or how we get there.Documentary. 2009. 48 minutes long. Not rated but would be G. VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY! Digital Projection.
Yellow Springs Short Film Festival Join us on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1 p.m. for the 2nd annual Yellow Springs Short Film Festival - a program of short films which will showcase the best of local filmmaking talent from students to professionals to everyone in between.
Chekov For Children Flimmaker Sasha Waters Freyer will be in attendance for this screening! Chekhov for Children tells the inspiring story of an ambitious undertaking — the 1979 staging on Broadway of Uncle Vanya by New York City 5th and 6th graders, directed by the celebrated writer Phillip Lopate. Using a wealth of never-before-screened student documentary videos and dramatic super 8mm films from the era, Chekhov for Children explores the interplay between art and life for a dozen friends across 30 years — including the filmmaker.Documentary. 1 hr. 14 min. Digital projection.- Next page