Brokeback Mountain...5th Anniversary Screening @ Gene Autry Center!

On Saturday, December 11th, the Autry National Center will present a special 5th Anniversary special Screening of the award-winning film Brokeback Mountain (Focus Films).

After the screening, there will be a staged reading of messages, essays, poetry, and music inspired by the film.

The ground-breaking film explored the clandestine relationship between two young cowboys - portrayed by Jake Gylenhaal and Heath Ledger - coming to grips with their homosexuality in the ruggest western terrain.

The event is part of the acclaimed program - "Out West" at the Autry - which is a series of public events focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) history and culture in the West with gallery talks, film screenings, lectures, performances and other cultural events.

"Brokeback Mountain helped to bring wide attention to important conversations about LGBT issues in modern Western communities,” noted Autry President and CEO Dan Finley.

“This powerful film resonates deeply with the Autry’s own strong connection to the history of Western films as well as our mission to share and explore the inspiring stories of all the peoples of the American West.”

Brokeback Mountain was produced and released by Focus Features in December 2005.

Directed by respected director Ang Lee who won an Oscar for his efforts.

See 'ya there!

Info:

www.theautry.org

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American Indian Arts Marketplace...@ the Gene Autry National Center!

It's been such a hectic week - covering the World Series in San Francisco and taking in a handful of film premieres screening locally - that it has been a challenge to keep up with all the cultural events underway over the next week to ten days.

However, I would definitely be remiss, if I failed to publish a quick post on one high-profile event taking place this weekend at the Gene Autry Center.
185 Native American artists from around the country representing more than 40 tribes will be on hand show and discuss tribal traditions and offer up examples of eclectic examples of their contemporary art forms

The annual event is the largest Indian marketplace in Southern California showcases featuring 185 top artists and performers in a family-friendly setting.

The 30,000-square-foot Marketplace includes performances by Native dancers, musicians, and storytellers, plus other musical acts throughout the weekend.

The slated program will also feature hands-on activities for children and artist demonstrations.

Native American food including frybread will be available to munch on and savor!

Visuals include: Full-size Lakota tipi, Pow Wow dancers, large and small scale paintings and sculptures, colorful traditional and contemporary stone and silver jewelry. Demonstrations of weaving, painting, flint knapping, soapstone carving, mask making, gourd art, and traditional jewelry-making.

Audio includes: Flute playing, drumming, traditional singing, storytelling.

This is also the last weekend to see the exhibition:

The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition.


Dates

November 6th
(Saturday)

November 7th
(Sunday)

Time

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles ,
CA 90027

INFORMATION

Telephone
323.667.2000

Web Site
www.theAutry.org

http://www.thetattler.biz