JOIN US FOR DINNER & A MOVIE!

Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30pm 

The tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle-shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. This rapturous “ramen western” by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an entertaining, genre-bending adventure underpinned by a deft satire of the way social conventions distort the most natural of human urges—our appetites. 

“ ‘Tampopo’ is one of the best food movies of all time…this love letter to ramen is more relevant than ever.” – Eater

Speaking of mouthwatering food, the optional dinner caterer for this performance is Concord's own, Adelita! Choose from two delicious options to add to your movie ticket.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH KIM BURNS

As we prepare for the long awaited return of The Concord Film Project, we met up with Kim Burns (co-founder) to get insight into how she curates her films and what she hopes the return of CFP will bring to the community.

The Umbrella Arts Center: It's been almost three years since The Concord Film Project has shown a film at The Umbrella. Thinking back to the films that you've shown here, are there any that standout as favorites? 

Kim Burns: It's exciting to be back! Yes, two of my favorites are Lives of Others and Force Majeure back in 2020.

TUA: We love the curation of the films you select each month. What types of films are you hoping to bring to the community this year? 

KB: We've had such a loyal following in the past, so of course I want all those regulars to come back. But I also want to reach new audiences. I want people to come to see a film because they heard about it in the New York Times or at a film festival, but it's not showing around here. I want to continue to show powerful, meaningful films and I want the audience to feel things. 

TUA: What makes The Umbrella and The Concord Film Project such a great partnership?

KB: Part of the reason I'm so happy to team up with The Umbrella is that those are your goals as well - innovation and connection. Film can be such a powerful thing and I really want to open it up to more people. And I also want to show films that make for a good night out! We've all been at home streaming movies for the past three years. I have a feeling folks are ready to go out and make an evening of it. The Concord Film Project - and The Umbrella - is all about bringing community together. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets are selling fast for both performances with the “glamorously witty” (Associated Press) Tony® Award-winner, Laura Benanti! Don't miss your chance to experience a night full of music, humor and some of the best pipes on Broadway.

Want to learn more about Laura? Get a sneak peek of her stunning vocals in this music video for "Wives and Lovers" off of her solo album!

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COMING UP AT THE UMBRELLA

Workshop: Carving Clay; Expressive Precision

Instructor: Katie Bosley Sabin 

Saturday, February 25 & Sunday February 26 from 10am-4pm

Join Umbrella Arts Center Ceramic Artist in Residence Katie Bosley Sabin for a workshop investigating her inspirations, career, and meticulous process of altering and decorating sculptural ceramic vessels.

Plus, don't miss Katie's artist talk THIS FRIDAY, February 3 at 4pm!

Final Weeks for Earth, Sea, Sky in the Main Gallery!

Experience unique visions of landscapes in clay and fiber arts from Umbrella Studio Artists Suzanne Hill, Liz Newell and Barbara Willis. Exhibition runs through February 12.

Happy Lunar New Year! 

Join our friends at the Pao Arts Center for the FREE screening of the film Dear Corky, and a chance to meet with director Curtis Chin, on February 12 at 2pm. 

For over fifty years, New York native Corky Lee photographed his hometown's Chinatown, and Asian American communities around the country. With a strong sense of social justice, he captured activists, celebrities, and everyday heroes with equal passion, taking over a hundred thousand photos. Through his own words and pictures, Dear Corky reveals the man behind the camera.

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

January 8 - February 12: Earth, Sea, Sky Exhibition in Main Gallery

February 3: Artist Talk with *new* Ceramics Artist in Residence, Katie Bosley Sabin (4pm)

February 8: Concord Film Project presents Tampopo (7:30pm)

February 11: FREE Drop-in Family Day (12-2pm)

February 17 - March 19: Openings: New Works by Umbrella Studio Artists

February 25 & 26: Carving Clay; Expressive Precision Workshop with Katie Bosley Sabin (10am-4pm)

March 10 & 11: An Evening with Laura Benanti (7:30pm)

March 18 & 19: Open Studios 2023 (12-5pm)

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