Come celebrate with Beat-inspired events leading to the upcoming December 21st release of
ON THE ROAD
Experience the 1960s counterculture and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Beat Generation during
Beat Week:
Beat Week at the Blind Barber (NYC & LA)
All hot shaves and haircuts at the Blind Barber [http://blindbarber.com/] will come with a special Kerouac-inspired cocktail during the week of Dec 16, also join us for a mad night of original Blind Barber "On The Road" drinks on Dec 18 (Blind Barber NYC) and Dec 19 (Blind Barber LA).
On the Road Screening and Beatnik Dance Party with Brooklyn Vegan and the Knitting Factory (Brooklyn, NYC)
Catch a free advance screening of On the Road and beatnik dance party with a live Bebop band at the Knitting Factory [http://bk.knittingfactory.com/] on Sunday, Dec 16th, hosted by Brooklyn Vegan [http://www.brooklynvegan.com/].
Beatnik Generation Photo Walk with Lomo (NYC & SF)
Take a guided photo tour through the West Village haunts frequented by classic beat poets, writers and musicians on Saturday, Dec 15th (San Francisco date to be announced). All cameras and film provided by Lomography.
http://www.lomography.com/magazine/events/2012/11/23/on-the-road-beat-poet-walking-tour
Beat Poetry Competition at the Nuyorican (NYC)
Compete in an On the Road-themed poetry slam, or just come to listen at the Nuyorican Poets Café [http://www.nuyorican.org/], featuring poets from lit journals and poetry clubs all across the city on Tuesday, Dec 11.
Advance Screening with Jose Rivera Q&A at the Morgan Library and Museum (NYC)
Join us at the Morgan Library & Museum for a special advance screening and Q&A with On the Road screenwriter Jose Rivera on Wednesday, Dec 19. http://www.themorgan.org/public/program.asp?id=602
On The Road Screenwriting Workshop (Brooklyn, NYC)
Learn from the best – take this special workshop with On the Road screenwriter Jose Rivera on Monday, Dec 17 at 3rd Ward [http://www.3rdward.com/].
On the Road-inspired Dinner with Um Segredo Supperclub (NYC)
Enjoy a delicious On the Road-inspired menu conceived and prepared by chef Dave Santos of Um Segredo Supperclub [http://umsegredony.com/] at his newly opened West Village restaurant, Luoro, on Saturday, Dec 15. Tickets on sale Tuesday, December 4th.
On the Road Retrospective: Road Movies: Directed and Selected by Walter Salles – December 14-20 at IFC Center (NYC)
A weeklong celebration of the road movie, featuring a selection of Salles's favorites and his own work in the genre, with the filmmaker in person for a special sneak preview of ON THE ROAD.
Purchase tickets at www.ifccenter.com
Fri Dec 14
6:00 IN SEARCH OF ON THE ROAD (68 min, DVD)- exclusive screening for IFC Center members, with Q&A by Mr. Salles
8:00 ON THE ROAD (125 min, DCP) – sneak preview, introduction and/or Q&A with Mr. Salles
Sat Dec 15
2:30 THESEARCHERS(119 min, DCP)
5:00 CENTRALSTATION (35mm, 113 min) – intro or Q&A with Mr. Salles [could beMOTORCYCLE DIARIES instead, if that's his preference]
7:00 ALICEIN THE CITIES (110 min, 35mm reel to reel)
9:00 THEPASSENGER (126 min, 35mm)
Sun Dec 16
2:30 DETOUR (68 min, 35mm reel to reel)
4:00 ALICE IN THE CITIES (110 min, 35mm reel to reel)
6:30 THEMOTORCYCLE DIARIES (126 min, 35mm)
9:00 PARIS, TEXAS (147 min, 35mm)
Mon Dec 17
7:00 THESEARCHERS (119 min, DCP)
9:30 TEN(91 min, 35mm)
Tue Dec 18
7:00 FOREIGN LAND (100 min, 35mm)
9:00 THEPASSENGER (126 min, 35mm)
Wed Dec 19
7:00 DETOUR (68 min, 35mm)
8:45 IRACEMA(90 min, 35mm reel to reel)
Thu Dec 20
7:00 EASYRIDER (95 min, 35mm)
9:00 PARIS,TEXAS (147 min, 35mm)
