Movie Showing: Democracy for Sale

University of Virginia - Newcomb Hall 180 McCormick Rd., Charlottesille, VA, United States

A new film called Democracy for Sale features North Carolina native and comedian Zach Galifianakis and focuses on how big-money political interests have led to a lack of environmental protection in the Tarheel state, along with tax cuts for the upper class and corporations, education cuts, gerrymandering, and laws designed to decrease voter turnout. Join […]

Energize Appalachia

Light House Studios @ Vinegar Hill Theatre 220 West Market St, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join Appalachian Voices on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. for Energize Appalachia, an evening about energy transition in Appalachia and beyond. The event will feature: award-winning journalist, author and long-time Appalachian Voices board member Clara Bingham, who will screen her film The Last Mountain, which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival; a […]

Film: “We the People 2.0”

Northside Library 705 W Rio Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Film: "We the People 2.0" Tuesday, November 21, 6:30 pm Northside Library Meeting Room 705 W Rio Rd Charlottesville Sponsored by Buckingham: We the People, Cville Rising, Friends of Buckingham Tired of an exasperating system of environmental laws that authorize and protect inherently unsustainable activities like pipelines? We have come to understand, like other communities, that the […]

Gerryrigged: Turning Democracy on Its Head

Wayne Theater 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA, United States

OneVirginia2021: Virginians for Fair Redistricting invites you to join us for a special screening of Gerryrigged:  Turning Democracy on Its Head. Gerrymandering, the process by which political district lines are drawn by the very politicians who stand to benefit by them, affects the fabric of our democracy in profound ways.  Gerryrigged:  Turning Democracy on Its […]

Little Pink House – Special Showing

Regal Stonefield 1954 Swanson Dr, Charlottesville, VA, United States

WHERE: The Regal Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr, Charlottesville WHEN: Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: Tickets are $12 general admission, and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Friends of Nelson. You must buy your tickets online; no tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase tickets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/little-pink-house-dauw Based on a true story, a […]

$12

Documentary: We The People 2.0

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro 565 Pine Ave., Waynesboro, VA, United States

Co-sponsored by Friends of Augusta, Friends of Buckingham, Friends of Nelson, LIAM, and SAW CAN. We the People, this documentary tells the story of of people across the U.S. who have faced decades of of environmental assaults - such as fracking and sludging of farmland - and what they are doing about it. Sunday, September […]

Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Sneak Preview – Charlottesville

Vinegar Hill Theater 220 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA, United States

Wild Virginia and the Tom Tom Festival are teaming up to bring you a taste of what's in store at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival this year. If you've never been to the Festival, this is your chance to see what all the excitement is about. If you already love the festival, here's a […]

$5 – $7

Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Staunton

Visulite Cinema 12 N Augusta St., Staunton, VA, United States

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival introduces attendees to wild and special places and to the courageous individuals who are working to protect and preserve them. The film festival not only highlights environmental concerns, but also provides solutions, reaching people through beautiful imagery. Our festival is an inspiring evening of empowering films. Staunton Show, Sunday, […]

$15 – $30

Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Charlottesville Show #1

Violet Crown Cinema 200 W. Main St., Charlottesville, VA, United States

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival introduces attendees to wild and special places and to the courageous individuals who are working to protect and preserve them. The film festival not only highlights environmental concerns, but also provides solutions, reaching people through beautiful imagery. Our festival is an inspiring evening of empowering films. Charlottesville Show #1, […]

Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Charlottesville Show #2

Light House Studios @ Vinegar Hill Theatre 220 West Market St, Charlottesville, VA, United States

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival introduces attendees to wild and special places and to the courageous individuals who are working to protect and preserve them. The film festival not only highlights environmental concerns, but also provides solutions, reaching people through beautiful imagery. Our festival is an inspiring evening of empowering films. Charlottesville Show #2, […]

 

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