Art, Culture and More

Join us for the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival, a special celebration of the best short movies by 10 independent filmmakers from around the world. Over a one-week period they'll be shown at more than 500 theaters on six continents. It's the world's first and only global film festival and you can be one of the judges!

Everyone gets to vote on their favorite film and actor and the winners will be announced on Oct. 5. The festival features a wide variety of films, several of which are in their original language with English subtitles. All of them are qualified for the Oscars of 2027.

This year's selections were selected as the finalists from more than 800 submitted from
65 countries. They were made in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, South Africa,
the United States, Moldava, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico. They range from just 3 to 22 minutes long and can be seen in only five theaters in Florida.

There's a good chance that Manhattan Short founding director/executive producer
Nicholas Mason will conduct a Q&A session at our screening. We hope to soon confirm this extra bonus.

Admission to this special event is just $18 cash and $18.72 by credit card or debit card.

This is a multi-group Meetup. Ours is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.

Join us at the Brewhouse Gallery for Songwriters Circle, an intimate evening of performances and inspiring stories from four local acousitc singer-songwriters who
share the stories behind their songs and then play them. This is best enjoyed by those with a strong appreciation of the creation of music and it brings acoustic artists and
their audiences closer together. Admission is free. We'll sit together at tables reserved
for us.

If you'd like dinner or a snack, you can enjoy the specialties of Park Avene BBQ Grille
as well as Brewhouse bar bites.

The Brewhouse Gallery is a community art gallery, music venue and craft beer oasis with a distinctive, laid-back bohemian atmosphere. The walls are covered with original artwork, all of which is for sale. The decor is decidedly casual. You can choose from 40 limited craft beers, a full wine list and sangria as well as nonalcoholic drinks.

NOTE - Our Meetup is from 5:30-8:15 p.m. We'll have time to socialize before the
show starts and you're welcome to stay afterward till it ends at 10 p.m. Payment is
by credit card, cash or debit card.

This is a multi-group Meetup. Our is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.

Join us for a special screening of "Gone With the Wind," a classic epic of the American South, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh and produced by David O. Selznick. This
Fathom Entertainment's Big Screen Classics release has been remastered and includes
exclusive insights from film critic and historian Leonard Maltin. It's the first time it has
been shown in theaters in 4K. Afterward, we can get refreshments and socialize in the theater's Premier Bar & Grill.

On the eve of the Civil War, rich, beautiful and self-centered Scarlett O’Hara (Leigh) has everything she could want—except Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). But as the war devastates the South, Scarlett discovers the strength within herself to protect her family and rebuild her life. Through everything, she longs for Ashley, unaware that she is already married to the man she really loves (Gable)—and who truly loves her—until she finally drives him away. Only then does Scarlett realize what she has lost … and decide to win him back.

Considered one of the greatest American movies, "Gone With The Wind" won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. The official 1939 trailer can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X94oZgJis4.

Tickets are $13.31 at the door and $16 for online orders (tax included).
This is a multi-group Meetup. Ours is sponsored by Walls R Us Painting.