The 2015 Flyway Film Festival Kickoff Gala
Villa Bellezza
1420 3rd St
Wisconsin
44.4438932
-92.16146229999998
Description
Get into the Flyway spirit at the Festival Kickoff Gala!The 2015 Festival opens on Wednesday, October 21st with the annual Kickoff Gala at the Villa Bellezza Winery in Pepin. Featuring food, libations, music, a keynote address, and the Festival awards ceremony, the Gala is a must-attend event for independent film aficionados and industry professionals alike. Join the Lake Pepin “glitterati” as we roll out the red carpet for our film friends from across the globe!The evening begins at 6:00 with an array of drinks and hors d’oeuvres catered by local restaurateurs. At 8:00 Dierdre Haj, director of the renowned North Carolina-based Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, will give the keynote address. Her topic: the importance of theatrical screenings to communities large and small.Following the keynote, Flyway director Rick Vaicius will present the Festival “Ax” awards, designed by Wisconsin sculptor David Culver. The evening continues with music by the up-and-coming Minneapolis band Fort Wilson Riot. "Fort Wilson Riot is not a place. It is a happening comprised of the most infectious elements of the last five decades of pop music. Defined by the dual voices of Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis, it is a pop tapestry that continues to surprise with every unfolding color and texture."Tickets are $40 at flywayfilmfestival.com or at the door. Registered Gala guests are asked to check in at the Box Office at the Villa Bellezza Winery upon arrival.
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Start:
2015-10-21T18:00:00-05:00
End:
2015-10-21T22:00:00-05:00
Category
Film
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