Monday January 12, 2010 @ 7:30pm St. Andrews Film Society Presents:
Sita Sings the Blues
Astonishingly original and lots of fun, this animated retelling of the classic Indian story of Rama and Sita (the Ramayana), is adroitly set against the classic 1920’s recordings of jazz songstress Annette Hanshaw. The film tells the story of the god Rama’s troubled love affair with his consort Sita. Behind the lively dialogue filmmaker Nina Paley adds a hilarious second level of narration: three voice-over modern day Indians ad-lib their comments as they try to get Rama’s history straight. A second story line follows the breakup of director Paley’s own marriage, which appears to parallel Sita’s story. This delightful film is a lighthearted but faithful rendering of one of Hinduism’s most important tales. Sita Sings the Blues is not so much a story as it is an experience.
(2009, 82 min., U.S., rated PG)
As with all film society screenings, the public is welcome.
Admission is free, with a suggested $3 donation for members ($4 for nonmembers) requested.
Call 506-529-4982 for more information about this screening and the St. Andrews Film Society.
LIVE MUSIC
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:00pm Presents:
Calysto Steel Band
From Calgary, the Calysto Steel Band is a 15-piece steel drum & percussion ensemble, which blends the rousing sounds of the Caribbean and Calypso beats with the biggest and best pop tunes of yesterday and today. It’s a huge, festive, fun sound. Kick off your shoes, cast off your inhibitions, and prepare to party!
Tickets $20 at Cockburn's and by calling 529-4585
LIVE MUSIC
Friday August 6 & Saturday August 7 Presents:
Performances TBA
Details TBA
FILM FESTIVAL
Friday September 3 - Sunday September 5, 2010
TimeLine Presents:
Emerging NB Songwriters including Babaette Hayward (Saint John), Andy Brown
(Fredericton), Lisa Leblanc (Rogersville) and Owen Steel (St. Andrews)
Tickets $20 at Cockburn's and by calling 529-4585
THEATRE
Thursday November 25, Friday November 26 & Saturday November 27, 2010 @ 7:00pm
and Sunday November 28, 2010 @ 2:00pm
St. Andrews Community Players Presents:
For more information on the Arena Theatre, email us
The Arena Theatre may be booked for events, productions, rehersals, etc. To book the Arena Theatre,
contact us via email atcontact@standrewsartscentre.org or visit our FAQ page.
Astonishingly original and lots of fun, this animated retelling of the classic Indian story of Rama and Sita (the Ramayana), is adroitly set against the classic 1920’s recordings of jazz songstress Annette Hanshaw. The film tells the story of the god Rama’s troubled love affair with his consort Sita. Behind the lively dialogue filmmaker Nina Paley adds a hilarious second level of narration: three voice-over modern day Indians ad-lib their comments as they try to get Rama’s history straight. A second story line follows the breakup of director Paley’s own marriage, which appears to parallel Sita’s story. This delightful film is a lighthearted but faithful rendering of one of Hinduism’s most important tales. Sita Sings the Blues is not so much a story as it is an experience.
Presents:
Tuesday September 21, 2010 @ 8:00pm
