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Top Stories- John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?A story of hazy memories, a reluctant rock star and a special day in 1973. Or was it 1974?
- Jules Feiffer, Acerbic Cartoonist, Writer and Much Else, Dies at 95In his long-running Village Voice comic strip and in his many plays and screenplays, he took delight in skewering politics, relationships and human nature.
- Mayor Adams Won’t Criticize Trump. He Did Sit Down With Tucker Carlson.Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, a Democrat, declined to say anything negative about Donald J. Trump’s early executive orders, saying he would bring any concerns directly to the president.
- ‘Vanya on Huron Street’ Review: Chekhov in BrooklynInstead of a departure, the writer and director Matthew Gasda’s take on “Uncle Vanya” at the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research tends to adhere to the original.
- New York City Seeks Jolt for Midtown With Plan to Build 10,000 HomesThe plan, which rezones parts of the Manhattan neighborhood, aims to address the city’s housing shortage and the area’s beleaguered commercial sector.
- Hochul’s Budget Aims More at Pocketbook Issues Than at TrumpThe $252 billion spending plan for New York addressed concerns about affordability, crime and the cost of living, but did little to anticipate President Trump’s policies.
- Joel Paley, Writer of ‘Ruthless,’ an Off Broadway Hit, Dies at 69The show, with music by Marvin Laird, portrayed a schoolgirl’s murderous theatrical ambition. Paley also performed in the parody dance group Les Ballets Trockadero.
- David Schneiderman, Village Voice Editor and Publisher, Dies at 77Named editor in chief of the venerable alternative weekly in 1978, he was not welcomed with open arms. But his commitment to strong journalism won people over.
- The Voices in His Head Would Not Stop. Then a Boy Was Stabbed to Death.Waldo Mejia’s psyche had been showing cracks, a longtime friend said. Now he is charged with killing 14-year-old Caleb Rijos at random.
- Enrique Tarrio, Pardoned by Trump, Helped Initiate Capitol RiotUntil President Trump’s pardon, Enrique Tarrio was serving a 22-year prison term, the longest sentence handed down to any of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with Jan. 6.
- John Lennon Came to My School When I Was 8. Or Did I Imagine It?
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Cult Classics: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) – Avon Theatre
Cult Classics: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) DIRECTED BY: Wes Craven STARRING: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund UPCOMING SHOWTIMES: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 -8:30PM ABOUT: A group of teenagers are terrorized by “Freddy Krueger”, an evil being from … Continue reading
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INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. (STAMFORD, CT) The second of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre – JEALOUSY (La Jalousie)
The Avon Theatre and the Alliance Francaise of Greenwich present JEALOUSY (La Jalousie) Directed by Philippe Garrel Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members & AFG: $6, Students & Seniors: $8, … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present – The FTMA Talk Back Series
Part 2 of “Family Dysfunction†ON GOLDEN POND (1981) Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professor Justin Liberman Part 1 of “Up There†GOING IN STYLE (1979) Wednesday, November 5 at 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professor … Continue reading
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He Directed What? SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION (1970)
The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present, FTMA Talk Back Series – Â September 24, 1:00 p.m. Post-film Q&A with Professors Justin Liberman FREE To The Public! SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION Also known as Never Give an Inch, this film … Continue reading
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Documentary Night – ABRAZOS
The Avon Theatre, Neighbors Link Stamford & The International Institute of CT Present Documentary Night ABRAZOS Post-film Q&A with Director Luis Argueta and Father Rick Ryscavage, moderated by NPR’s Craig LeMoult Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices … Continue reading
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Sacred Heart University Presents – FTMA Film Festival
Sacred Heart University Presents FTMA Film Festival  Sponsored by the Avon Theatre  FREE to the public!  Thursday, September 25th through Sunday, September 28th Please join us for the first annual FTMA Film Festival! Screenings which will take place at the Avon … Continue reading
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The Avon Theatre presents a Cult Classics screening of CLUE (1985)
Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30 p.m. Starring Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry & Eileen Brennan It’s Not Just A Game Anymore. In this spoof of McCarthy-era paranoia and 1950s wholesomeness, the characters and plot are drawn from the popular Parker Brothers … Continue reading
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Legends of Rock Live – ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS
The Avon Theatre and Shelley Archives present Legends of Rock Live ROD STEWART: THE EARLY YEARS Hosted by Music Archivist Bill Shelley Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: Carte Blanche Members: FREE, Members: $6, Students … Continue reading
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Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What?
The Avon Theatre and Sacred Heart University Present Fall FTMA Talk Back Series screenings He Directed What? THE INDIAN RUNNER (1991), September 10 SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION (1970), September 24 Family Dysfunction: RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988), October 8 ON GOLDEN … Continue reading
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