SPECIAL EVENTS
WICKER MAN (1973)
PRESENTED BY MICHAEL WHEELER
When: APRIL 22nd at 9:30pm
WHERE: Main auditorium
Our very own Michael Wheeler will be providing an introduction to the film before showtime and after will be leading a discussion about the film and contextualize its legacy.
Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders' strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child.
RUNNING TIME: 94
RATING: R
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WORLD PREMIER OF
A LIFE REIMAGINED: THE GEORGE MASA STORY
PRESENTED BY PBS North carolina & Explore asheville
When: APRIL 29th at 6:30pm & 9:30pm
WHERE: Main auditorium
George Masa’s photography changed America. But when he died in 1933 he left no clues about who he really was, leading a filmmaker on a decades long search to uncover the remarkable story of the mysterious Japanese photographer.
To reserve tickets, please select April 29th on our ticketing page. Please note that while a total price will be shown, no credit card information will be asked for, just your email!
THE GARDENER
WITH DIRECTOR DabnEy Day
When: MAY 6TH AT 7:00PM
WHERE: Main auditorium
After the loss of her husband and father, Sabena Weathers (Radha Mitchell) fights to preserve her family's cosmetics empire while facing a hostile takeover. Seeking refuge, she retreats to a remote mountaintop garden cottage, where a chance encounter with a simple gardener (William Miller) sparks a powerful journey of love, self-discovery, and transformation. Rooted in quiet mystery and emotional truth, THE GARDENER explores loss, healing, and the courage to realize one's true self.
Shot around Franklin and the Highlands!
To reserve tickets, please select May 6th on our ticketing page.