The Bower at Montserrat

Dave McLellan

CONCERT

Join Montserrat as we welcome acclaimed classical guitarist Dave McLellan for an unforgettable evening of virtuosic playing and musical discovery. A celebrated soloist, chamber musician, and educator, McLellan has performed on national and international stages from Carnegie Hall to London’s Wigmore Hall. At The Bower, he’ll take audiences on a captivating musical journey spanning Cuban rhythms, American standards, South African-inspired melodies, and sweeping Western landscapes, all brought to life through the expressive voice of the classical guitar.

Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure — 1985, 91 min, Tim Burton. The eccentric and childish Pee-wee Herman embarks on a big adventure when his beloved bicycle is stolen. Armed with information from a fortune-teller and a relentless obsession with his prized possession, Pee-wee encounters a host of odd characters and bizarre situations as he treks across the country to recover his bike.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Messiah of Evil

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

Messiah of Evil — 1973, 89 min, Willard Huyck. A young woman searching for her missing artist father finds herself in the strange seaside town of Point Dune, which seems to be under the influence of a mysterious undead cult.

With special guest Leslie Adams, Director of Salem Horror Fest, licensed therapist.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Rod MacDonald

Fee: $5

Join Montserrat as we bring Greenwich Village folk to Beverly with acclaimed artist Rod MacDonald. With his rich vocals, poetic lyrics, and timeless storytelling, Rod was a celebrated voice of the 1980s New York folk revival and has appeared on stage with artists such as Pete Seeger, the Violent Femmes, Suzanne Vega, Dave Van Ronk, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco, and more. Rod continues to be a mainstay in the folk community, co-founding the Greenwich Village Folk Festival.

The City of the Dead

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

The City of the Dead — 1960, 78 min, John Moxey. In Whitewood, Massachusetts, a presumed witch places a curse on the town before she is burned at the stake. 300 years later, a college student arrives and checks into the mysterious Raven’s Inn to research the town’s history with witchcraft.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost — 1999, 66 min, Jim Stenstrum. Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang visit Oakhaven, Massachusetts to seek strange goings on involving a famous horror novelist and his ancestor who is rumored to have been a witch.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

The Seventh Victim

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

The Seventh Victim — 1943, 71 min, Mark Robson. After young Mary Gibson discovers that her older sister Jacqueline has disappeared, she leaves her boarding school and heads to New York City to track down her sibling. But Mary gets drawn deeper into the mystery.

With special guest Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Corridor of Mirrors

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

Corridor of Mirrors — 1948, 96 min, Terence Young. A man falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begins to suspect that he may have also loved her in a previous life.

With special guest Courtney Brooke, Fine Art Photographer known as Light Witch.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Batman: The Film Noir Edition

$15 gen
$8 student/senior
Free MCA students

Batman: The Film Noir Edition — Tim Burton (fan edit by Midnight Ghost). Having witnessed his parents’ brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains. But when a deformed madman known as ‘The Joker’ seizes control of Gotham’s criminal underworld, Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis ever while protecting both his identity and his love interest, reporter Vicki Vale. * This program is a black-and-white fan edit re-envisioned in the style of a 1940’s film noir. PG-13.

Cinema at The Bower is a new program that invites the community to experience the artistry of film through the lens of bold visionaries, rich themes, and historical context in a brand new black box cinema. Curated and presented by Kay Lynch, founder of Salem Horror Fest and film lecturer at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

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