POV has 10 exciting community events coming up this weekend, including screenings tonight in New York, Minnesota, Alabama, Maryland and Chicago!
Many of the screenings will be followed by Q&As and discussions with special guests, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to engage with your community around critical social issues. Check out some of our upcoming events below or find a screening near you!
St. Paul, MN
Steam of Life
Friday, September 16, 2011, 7:30 PM
Come to a free screening of Steam of Life, hosted by Finnish American Cultural Activities Inc., a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the cross cultural heritage of Americans of Finnish ancestry. The event will be held at the International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Avenue. To find out more, email km7916(at)yahoo.com
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Auburn, AL
Sweetgrass
Friday, September 16, 2011, 7:00 PM
Come to a free screening of Sweetgrass, hosted by The Gnu’s Room, in collaboration with the Caroline Marshall Daughon Center for the Arts & Humanities. To find out more, call 334-821-5550.
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Phoenix, AZ
Calavera Highway
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 1:00 PM
Check out a screening of Calavera Highway at The Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. All films at the museum are free on a first-come, first-seated basis.
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Shippensburg, PA
Armadillo
Sunday, September 18, 2011, 6:00 PM
Come to a screening of Armadillo at The Thought Lot, 27 N. Queen Street. Special Q&A session afterwards with Afghanistan and Iraq war vets.To find out more, email markwojo(at)markwojo.com.
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