Weekend of top-notch entertainment
Thursday, November 5, 9:30 p.m.
Savannah Film Festival special screening: “Telstar”
Trustees Theater
This film followsJoe Meek, a British pop star of the 1960s.
Friday, November 6, 12-2 p.m.
Taste of the World Festival
Habersham Hall courtyard, 235 Habersham St.
Get a taste of culture from around the world with global cuisine. Tickets on sale 11:30 a.m. $8 for eight samples plus drink and popcorn. SCAD Card accepted. SCAD bus departs from Turner House at noon, 12:30 p.m. and again at 1 p.m. Ride the double-decker home at 2:30 p.m.
November 6-8
Geekend
The best geeks around gather for social networking. Featuring David Carson and Major Nelson. Find out more at http://geekend2009.com/
November 6-8, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.
SCAD performing arts department presents “A New Brain”
Arnold Hall auditorium, 1810 Bull St.
Based on a book by William Finn, Michael Wainstein directs “A New Brain.” The first performing arts show in Arnold Hall will have seats on stage so the audience can be part of the show. Beyond the stage, this production uses projections and live video for a rounded experience. It’s a post-aneurysm musical of truth and artistry. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for anyone with a valid SCAD ID, seniors, military and students.
The Nov. 6 performance only is free for anyone with a valid SCAD ID; present ID at the box office for tickets.
Saturday, November 7, 11:30 a.m.
Savannah Film Festival special screening: “The Hurt Locker”
Trustees Theater
A gritty, suspenseful, honest portrayal of military bomb technicians
November 6, 7, 13, 14, 8 p.m. November 8 and 15, 3 p.m.
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.
Christopher Sergel’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for seniors and students with I.D. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended.
Saturday, November 7, 2:30 p.m.
Savannah Film Festival special screening: “The White Ribbon”
Trustees Theater
A village choir in northern Germany before World War I encounter conflict.
Saturday, November 7, 2:30 p.m.
Savannah Film Festival special screening: “Youth in Revolt”
Lucas Theatre
A love story with an alter ego starring Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday.
Saturday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Savannah Film Festival special screening: “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Trustees Theater
Claireece “Precious” Jones is a 16-year-old girl, abused and pregnant for the second time, but still keeps her mind open to a life beyond her own.
