A romantic comedy with a kind of ironic overlay, this film stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, and Rudy Vallee. They are supported by the Preston Sturges “stock company” of zany character actors, who do their best to be disruptive—and often succeed. The screening is followed by a discussion. Admission and refreshments are free.
A satire about Hollywood’s top director of comedies, played by Joel McCrea, who longs to make a socially relevant drama. Eventually, he learns that creating laughter is quite possibly his greatest contribution to the well-being of society. The screening is followed by a discussion. Admission and refreshments are free.
Raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, painter and teaching artist at the Morris Hasani Sahlehe discusses his art, including work exhibited at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah and MINT in Atlanta. Lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. and is followed by a reception. FREE.
Internationally recognized Czech clarinetist Karel Dohnal performs. FREE.
David Tucker and Kevin Grogan discuss the museum’s latest publication and some of the surprising things learned in the process. Members, $12; nonmembers, $16. Catered lunch included. Paid reservations due November 13.
