Programs for Adults
vietnam Film Series
The Museum at Bethel Woods is pleased to announce its spring film series, inspired by the two special exhibits Eddie Adams: Vietnam and The Wall That Heals. The film series will span for four weeks, from May 14 to June 4, with each week featuring a film that offers a unique perspective on Vietnam in American public memory. Each screening begins at 7:00pm with a brief introduction, and visitors are invited to stay after to join in a group discussion. Doors open at 6:45pm.
May 14 - Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision
May 21 - The Fog of War
May 28 - In the Year of the Pig
June 4 - Three Seasons
The museum film series expands the museum's interpretation of the 1960s by providing films from the era or films that comment on or shed insight into the decade. Films range from independent films to feature films to documentaries, foreign films and more.
The museum launched its film programming in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films in understanding the era of the 1960s.
Museum speaker series
The Speaker Series at The Museum at Bethel Woods is designed to complement and extend the scholarship in the museum galleries by presenting leading authorities in fields related to the museum's permanent and special exhibits
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In Summer/Fall 2009 The Museum at Bethel Woods hosted a speaker series commemorating, the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival and the music of the time. On August 16, the panel discussion "Woodstock Remembered" featured presentations by John Conway, Sullivan County historian, Sam Yasgur, son of Max Yasgur; Jan Cheripko a lifeguard at Woodstock; and photographer Barry Levine, who documented the festival for the Woodstock movie. On September 26, noted radio personality Dennis Elsas interviewed Woodstock promoter Michael Lang about Lang's experience in the music industry and the behind-the-scenes stories about putting on the festival. Smithsonian curator, Reuben Jackson concluded the series on October 11 with a presentation on the development of Jimi Hendrix's musical innovations.
Information about the 2010 Speaker Series is coming this spring.
See our event calendar for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.
Programs for Adults
vietnam Film Series
The Museum at Bethel Woods is pleased to announce its spring film series, inspired by the two special exhibits Eddie Adams: Vietnam and The Wall That Heals. The film series will span for four weeks, from May 14 to June 4, with each week featuring a film that offers a unique perspective on Vietnam in American public memory. Each screening begins at 7:00pm with a brief introduction, and visitors are invited to stay after to join in a group discussion. Doors open at 6:45pm.
May 14 - Maya Lin: A Strong, Clear Vision
May 21 - The Fog of War
May 28 - In the Year of the Pig
June 4 - Three Seasons
The museum film series expands the museum's interpretation of the 1960s by providing films from the era or films that comment on or shed insight into the decade. Films range from independent films to feature films to documentaries, foreign films and more.
The museum launched its film programming in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films in understanding the era of the 1960s.
Museum speaker series
The Speaker Series at The Museum at Bethel Woods is designed to complement and extend the scholarship in the museum galleries by presenting leading authorities in fields related to the museum's permanent and special exhibits
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In Summer/Fall 2009 The Museum at Bethel Woods hosted a speaker series commemorating, the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival and the music of the time. On August 16, the panel discussion "Woodstock Remembered" featured presentations by John Conway, Sullivan County historian, Sam Yasgur, son of Max Yasgur; Jan Cheripko a lifeguard at Woodstock; and photographer Barry Levine, who documented the festival for the Woodstock movie. On September 26, noted radio personality Dennis Elsas interviewed Woodstock promoter Michael Lang about Lang's experience in the music industry and the behind-the-scenes stories about putting on the festival. Smithsonian curator, Reuben Jackson concluded the series on October 11 with a presentation on the development of Jimi Hendrix's musical innovations.
Information about the 2010 Speaker Series is coming this spring.
See our event calendar for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.