Classic Film Club: ‘It Happened One Night’
The Summit County Library will host its Classic Film Club screening of Frank Capra’s “It Happened One Night,” rated G, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Kamas Valley Branch, 110 N. Main St. The club, which meets every third Thursday of the month, participates in a brief discussion before each film, and popcorn and treats will be provided. “It Happened One Night” is a comedy about a spoiled heiress (Claudette Colbert) on the lam from her father, and a gruff reporter (Clark Gable) who hooks up with her as they travel northward. It is also the first film to sweep all five major Academy Awards — Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Actress — at the 1935 award ceremony. For information, visit thesummitcountylibrary.org.
Martin Sexton at the Egyptian Theatre
American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton will perform a three-night run, Feb. 15-16, at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St. Sexton has released nine studio albums and is known for his style that blends soul, gospel, country, rock, blues and R&B. For information and tickets, visit parkcityshows.com.
Park City Film Screenings
Park City Film will present Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Poor Things,” rated R, from Friday, Feb. 16, through Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Park City Library’s Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave. Friday and Saturday’s screening will start at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s movie will begin at 6 p.m. “Poor Things,” which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, stars Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo. It’s about Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. For information, visit parkcityfilm.org.
Sages and Seekers Sign Ups
Registration for Park City Library’s new intergenerational program called Sages and Seekers is now open. The program connects people ages 60+ (Sages) with teenagers ages 14 to 18 (Seekers). The eight-week session is designed to build bridges between these generations, foster empathy and reduce stereotypes. Participants will meet on Mondays, starting April 1, from 3 p.m to 4:30 p.m. for eight weeks. Commitment to all eight meetings is needed when signing up For more information about Sages and Seekers, call Brittnie Hecht at 435-615-5621 or visit parkcitylibrary.org/event/sages-and-seekers.