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Join us in our mission to preserve the historic arthouse theatre, River Oaks Theatre, by donating today.
Join us in our mission to preserve the historic arthouse theatre, River Oaks Theatre, by donating today.
In support of Friends of River Oaks Theatre, we invite you to an unforgettable experience with Acclaimed Director Richard Linklater as we honor his contribution to film & exceptional support of the River Oaks Theater. Be a part of history!
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The event begins at the River Oaks Theater, where you can join Friends in the theater's interior, preview the pitch trailer for Cinema Revival: The River Oaks Theatre documentary (now in production), and enjoy a toast to Richard Linklater alongside the director himself.
Next, you have the option to see HIT MAN, courtesy of Netflix and Omar Khan, the new operator of the River Oaks Theater, hosted at his Star Cinema Grill: CityCentre venue. Following the film, participate in a live Q&A with Richard Linklater, emceed by Justice Tirapelli-Jamail, host of our Friends on Film podcast.
Finally, you will enjoy a specially curated dinner by Executive Chef Tim Reading of Leo's Restaurant and River Oaks Theater, courtesy of Omar Khan at his lovely Liberty Kitchen – River Oaks restaurant. Enjoy music, conversation, and a special award presentation to Richard Linklater.
Your generous support of this gala event directly contributes to Friends of River Oaks Theatre's mission with opportunities to support specific special projects: Cinema Revival, the documentary (now in production), the Name-A-Seat Restoration Fund, and the organization's mission as the Artistic Directors of the River Oaks Theater. The official Grand Re-Opening date of River Oaks Theater is coming soon!
7:30 pm - Intro from plant specialist
7:45 pm. - Showcase from Theatre Under the Stars
8:30 pm - Film screening (Theatrical Cut)
Friends of River Oaks Theatre and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present a musical performance by Theatre Under the Stars and a film screening of the monster-musical classic, Little Shop of Horrors (1986), at the Buffalo Bayou Water Works. Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, the late Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, and legendary singer Levi Stubbs, the film features the one-of-a-kind giant man-eating plant, an incredible feat of practical special effects and puppeteering.
Bring your blankets (limited rental chairs available) and settle in for an evening of raucous botany-based fun, including a pre-film musical performance by Theatre Under The Stars, with an introduction by Artistic Director Dan Knechtges about the history of the musical, the original off-broadway play on which the film is based, and how they differ. Plus, Nancy Greig, former director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center, will speak about the monsters of the botanical world. Enjoy fresh popcorn, drinks—including Saint Arnold Beer—and other concessions, including Pinks Pizza by the slice while you watch. The film will be presented in English with Spanish subtitles.
Members of Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Friends of River Oaks Theatre Cinephile Members enjoy extra perks!
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on co-worker Audrey Fulquard and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a mysterious, unidentified plant called Audrey II. The plant craves blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.
Serving as the Artistic Director of the River Oaks Theater, Friends of River Oaks Theatre is a community nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to joyously help preserve and support the River Oaks Theatre as a historic ArtHouse and cultural hub for the enrichment of all for generations to come. We connect people through the universal language of art and storytelling. We keep the art in the ArtHouse and beyond by programming award-worthy, independent, and international filmmaker/artist work, doing calls for original work, PR, outreach, support, and education. Your volunteer activity helps make all of this possible.
Wes Anderson
Friends of River Oaks Theatre is a 501(c)(3) community nonprofit whose mission is to joyously help preserve the historic River Oaks Theatre by keeping the art in the arthouse through artistic programming, PR, outreach, support, and education for years to come.
Friends of River Oaks Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 88-2921447
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