Here is yet another benefit of big city life... the Art House. These are places that will show independent films, host art showings and usually have discussions before and/or after the events. These venues have eclectic displays that are there to challenge and be anything other than the sterile modern movie house or art gallery. The people attending are fascinating and as eclectic as well. These are the places to go to open up and activate the "little grey cells" as Hercule Poirot was fond of saying (...look it up).
If you get a chance, go see "Searching for Sugar Man". The story is really magnificent. The 14 Pews venue (http://www.14pews.com) was really interesting (yes, there are 14 pews for seating). I signed up for a membership to the art house and the membership card that I recieved was totally handwritten along with a hand written thank you card. The hostess/owner of 14 Pews is an absolutely elegant and very gracious artist that has owned this venue for just two years. She greeted everyone at the door and would rather awkwardly ask for the ten dollar admission fee (a fantastic bargain). When one person had a credit card, she would write down all of the information and say that she would process it later (reminder to tell her about Square). She also passed around a sign in sheet for all of us to sign. In today's high tech world, the paper process has a lovely charm. She also visited all 14 of us in attendance and her wonderful mother manned the refreshment stand. Thanks to local St. Arnold's Brewing for supplying a free beverage for everyone.
Now all of this non-technical administration was then belied by a very nice technical production. Please keep in mind that the physical space is what I am guessing used to be a small church. The interior is shaped like an old WWII quanset hut. Rounded with wooded planks and six ceiling fans. It did start to get a little stuffy and hot towards the end of the evening, but I know I will go back regularly.
My membership also includes a guest admission...
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