Buster Keaton's 

The General & Sherlock Jr.

| December 12 and 13

 

Film The General & Sherlock Jr. What’s the first thing to know about Buster Keaton? He performed his own stunts! From leaping off moving trains to being nearly drowned by hundreds of gallons of water, Keaton was fearless. In fact, you’ll actually see him break his own neck in Sherlock Jr. (he didn’t realize this until years later). Called “the greatest actor/director of all time” by film critic Roger Ebert, come and see why film buffs everywhere call Keaton the best physical comedian ever.

 

Enjoy these films as they were meant to be enjoyed, with a live piano player, live sound effects, and authentic movie concessions from the era. Be sure to tip the piano player.

 

Piano accompaniment provided by Smilin' Dave Craddock.

 

Preshow dinner/discussion  Learn what it takes to get that awe inspiring stunt just right. From early stage fighting techniques to the state of the art stunts in the digital age, come learn the art of making the audience scream “they’re crazy”!

 

Dinner provided by Becca of Shed Bakery.

 

Friday Dinner: Roasted beef with creamy mashed potatoes, green bean almandine, and a bread basket. Enjoy a slow-cooked rice pudding for desert. 

 

Saturday Lunch: Bedeviled eggs with Southern-style cucumber and pimento cheese sandwiches accompanied by a green salad with housemade ranch dressing or balsamic vinagrette. Just-made iced brownies complete the meal.

 

Vegetarian option: Gourmet lettuce and kale salad with slivered almond, edamame beans, cranberries, and orange mandarin slices, served with artisan bread. Variety of salad dressings available at the gallery.