Denton Reads: Events

Events

Author Visit

Orson Scott Card will be visiting Denton on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 to sign books and give a lecture on his work.

(Details will be posted as they are finalized.)

2007 Denton Reads author Julia "Butterfly" Hill visited Denton on Sunday, April 22 (Earth Day). She dedicated a tree at the Emily Fowler Library, and discussed her book The Legacy of Luna. She graciously held a question/answer session, signed copies of her book, and conversed with Denton residents. Several local groups held booths at the event, including the "What's Your Tree?" project, Denton Recycles, and Barnes and Noble.

Film Festival at the Movie Tavern

What: City of Ember
When: Saturday, October 11, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Denton Cinemark 14
Cost: FREE! (donations will be graciously accepted)

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing ... and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time much search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever. Based on the novel by Jeanne DuPrau. Rated PG.

Film Schedule (throughout October)

Please click on "Click for synopsis" for a summary of each film. Please click on locations for contact information. A PDF calendar of events can be found here.

Feature Films

Wednesday, October 1

What: Children of Men
Where: UNT Media Library
When: 6:00 p.m.

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Saturday, October 4

What: Blade Runner
Where: Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Branch
When: 3:00 p.m.

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Thursday, October 9

What: The Last Starfighter
Where: Denton Public Library, North Branch
When: 4:00 p.m.

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Saturday, October 11

What: The Thing From Another World
Where: Denton Public Library, South Branch
When: 3:00 p.m.

A team of arctic scientists, air force personnel, and a reporter investigate the site of a crash and bring an alien organism back with them into their compound. Unfortunately, the creature escapes and reveals both a thirst for blood and an apparent indestructibility. Based on the Joseph W. Campbell story, "Who Goes There?"

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