May 2009
Betzwood Silent Film Festival
"Secrets of the Betzwood Archive"
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8 PM
Train wrecks, Roman orgies, the Schuylkill River in flames, and Betzwood’s role in the First World War, all this and more will be revealed when the vaults of the Betzwood Film Archive are opened for our special Twentieth Anniversary show. Along with our usual sampling of Betzwood films, we will present the complete history of the Betzwood studios with narration, vintage photographs, and rare footage never seen by the public before. Find out what it took to produce America’s first disaster movie. See why Marie Dressler would not win on “Dancing with the Stars.” With narration by Professor Joseph Eckhardt, musical accompaniment by the ever-popular Don Kinnier, and sound effects by the audience, it’s sure to be an earth-shaking event.
Tri-County Concerts 67th Annual Youth Festival
Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7 PM
Hear the stars of tomorrow with the winners of Tri-County Concerts' Youth Festival auditions in piano, strings, winds, voice, ensemble, and more. For 67 years, Tri-County has identified talented young musicians who have gone on to famous careers. This year's winners perform solo and chamber selections from the great classical repertoire. $10 General Admission.
