Tag archive for ‘film’
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FLICS season opens with community outreach events
The first two foreign films of the FLICS season contain themes of sexual assault and Mexican immigration, prompting local organizations to partner with the film society for outreach. The 2010-11 FLICS season begins Sept. 17.
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Local arts programs for disabled draw Korean visitors
After a Bakersfield group visited Korea representing arts programs for the developmentally disabled, a Korean contingent is in Bakersfield for the next two weeks. They are here to learn how to set up a filmmaking workshop as part a new program for independent living in Korea.
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Arts supporters rally in face of county budget cuts
In the face of severe budget cuts to arts programs by the Kern County Board of Supervisors, a “Save the Arts” rally and meeting will be held for arts supporters to plan their response at an upcoming public hearing.
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Escalante inspired all to ‘Stand and Deliver’
If I were still in school and one of my teachers had died, writes Louis Medina, I couldn’t have been sadder than when I learned this week of the death of Jaime Escalante, 79, who inspired so many to succeed – including Edward James Olmos, who immortalized Escalante in his stunning portrayal in the movie “Stand and Deliver.” Escalante gave everyone hope.
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Longtime FLICS star gets a star of his own
David Kosakowski, board treasurer for Bakersfield’s nonprofit international film society, is honored with a star outside the Fox Theater for his years of dedication and “penny pinching.” The longtime FLICS volunteer has terminal pancreatic cancer.
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‘Precious’ offers opportunity for anti-violence group
The Alliance Against Family Violence will use the much-anticipated film’s Bakersfield debut to reach out to victims of abuse. Here’s an inside look at how a nonprofit can partner with a for-profit for an outreach campaign.
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Get some popcorn, it’s time for FLICS
Bakersfield’s international film society kicks off its 28th season this Friday, Sept. 11, at the Fox Theater.
