Carroll Arts Center celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on
Jan. 15, 2018 at 1 pm and 7:30 pm with “Hidden Figures”
Carroll Arts Center Westminster Md. Dec. 5, 2017 Dec. 22,
2017 - - Carroll Arts Center celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with “Hidden
Figures”
The Carroll County Arts Council has a tradition of
presenting thought-provoking programs in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day. This year they will screen the 2016 film Hidden Figures on Monday, January 15 at 1 pm and 7:30 pm.
As this is a day of service, they will offer free admission to anyone who has
volunteered for a non-profit organization during the past year.
Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine
G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary
Jackson (Janelle Monáe.) Brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who
served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the
launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored
the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the
world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire
generations to dream big.
The matinee showing at 1 pm will have open captioning to
increase the enjoyment of movies at the Arts Center for those with hearing
impairments. The 7:30 pm showing will have captioning if requested in advance.
Assistive Listening Devices are always available.
Sponsored
by Carroll Community College, Hidden Figures runs 2 hrs 7 mins and is rated PG.
Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for ages 25 & under and ages 60 & up.
CCAC Members get additional 10% off. Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the
box office. There is no
snow date.
The Carroll Arts Center is located at 91 West Main Street in
downtown Westminster. For more information go to
www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org or call 410/848-7272.
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CALENDAR LISTING
Please list under Films, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, or
related category:
“Hidden Figures.” Mon. Jan 15 at 1 pm & 7:30 pm. In observance
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, CCAC presents “Hidden Figures” – the story of a
team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA
during the early years of the U.S. space program. $6-7. Free admission to anyone who has volunteered for a
non-profit organization during the past year. Carroll Arts Center, 91 W.
Main St., Westminster, MD 21157. 410-848-7272. www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org.
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