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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Iron Mask and Footloose Next Films to Screen at Weinberg Center
FREDERICK, Md., Thursday, January 5, 2017 — The Weinberg Center for the Arts’ Silent Film Series continues in the new year with a screening of the 1929 silent adventure “The Iron Mask.” Based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas, the film will screen on Saturday, January 21 at 7:30pm, featuring accompaniment on the mighty Wurlitzer organ. “The Iron Mask,” a Three Musketeers tale, marks legendary actor Douglas Fairbanks’ final silent film appearance.
Fan favorite “Footloose” will screen on Wednesday, January 25 as the next film in the Flying Dog Film Series. Happy hour will begin at 6:30pm and the screening will begin at 7:30pm. Starring Kevin Bacon, this 1984 hit follows streetwise Ren as he battles to abolish the dance ordinance in a small Midwestern town. “Footloose” is rated PG and has a runtime of 107 minutes.
Tickets for both screenings are $5-$7 dollars with discounts available for students, military, and seniors. Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the Box Office at 301.600.2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick St.
The Flying Dog Film Series is sponsored by Flying Dog Brewery. A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2016-2017 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick, Md., the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.
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