Here is an example of how the Strand Theatre was used for a special College-sponsored showing.
Parisian Nights was sponsored by the Grinnell Area Arts Council and Grinnell College.
Saturday, February 12
4–6 p.m. Paris
Paris is a French comedy with English subtitles (2008)
Location: Strand Theater, 921 Main Street
Cost: No charge
Sponsored by Grinnell College’s French Department, Center for International Studies, and Office of Community Enhancement
6–7:30 p.m. Vernissage
Wine and Cheese Art Opening Reception: “Photographs from France”
Location: Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street (the old Stewart Library)
Cost: Free-will donation (To benefit the Grinnell Area Arts Council)
6–10 p.m. French-Themed Dinner Special: Bourbon Street Restaurant
Location: 924 Main Street, Grinnell
10% discount for movie-goers
Saturday, February 19
4–6 p.m. Tell No One
Tell No One is a French crime thriller with English subtitles (2006)
Location: Strand Theater, 921 Main Street
Cost: No charge
Sponsored by Grinnell College’s French Department, Center for International Studies, and Office of Community Enhancement
6–7:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception and Exhibit: “Photographs from France”
Location: Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street (the old Stewart Library)
Cost: Free-will donation (To benefit the Grinnell Area Arts Council)
7:30 p.m. Waiting for Godot
Actors Theatre in Grinnell begins with this production of Samuel Beckett’s often-performed somber, hopeful, and sometimes comic play.
Location: Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street (the old Stewart Library)
Cost: $15 adults, $10 students/seniors
Saturday, February 26
5:30–7:30 p.m. French-Themed Dinner Special: Bourbon Street Restaurant
Location: 924 Main Street, Grinnell
10% discount for theater-goers
7:30 p.m. Waiting for Godot
Actors Theatre in Grinnell begins with this production of Samuel Beckett’s often-performed somber, hopeful, and sometimes comic play.
Location: Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street (the old Stewart Library)
Cost: $15 Adults, $10 students/seniors
Post-Theatre: Après Theatre French Dessert Bar
Location: Grinnell Arts Center, 926 Broad Street (the old Stewart Library)
