Film showing of “Enemy” tomorrow

The Arts and Humanities Department at Lincoln Land Community College presents Tuesday Night at the Movies
The LLCC Arts and Humanities Department invites the public to a free film and discussion series entitled, “Tuesday Nights at the Movies.” The next film showing will be of “Enemy” tomorrow, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2209.

Nov. 13: “Enemy” (2013)– “Enemy,” a thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from author José Saramago’s 2002 postmodern novel “The Double,” stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a Toronto-area college professor. He is a somber man, largely because he is stuck in a routine with work and home life, which includes a relationship with his live-in girlfriend, Mary. While watching a movie, he spots an actor in a part that looks like him. He becomes obsessed with finding out about this double. Villeneuve’s surreal film explores themes of authoritarianism and freedom as well as masculinity and marriage.

Other films in the series will include “Silence” (2016) on Feb. 12 and “Born Into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids” (2004) on March 19. Read more about these films.

The films will be hosted by Dr. Deborah BrothersJohn Paul Jaramillo and Cara Swafford, professors of English; Joseph Hoff, professor of Spanish; and  LLCC students.

“Tuesday Nights at the Movies” features “Enemy” on Nov. 13

The Arts and Humanities Department at Lincoln Land Community College presents Tuesday Night at the Movies
The LLCC Arts and Humanities Department invites the public to a free film and discussion series entitled, “Tuesday Nights at the Movies.” The next film showing will be of “Enemy” on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2209.

Nov. 13: “Enemy” (2013)– “Enemy,” a thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from author José Saramago’s 2002 postmodern novel “The Double,” stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a Toronto-area college professor. He is a somber man, largely because he is stuck in a routine with work and home life, which includes a relationship with his live-in girlfriend, Mary. While watching a movie, he spots an actor in a part that looks like him. He becomes obsessed with finding out about this double. Villeneuve’s surreal film explores themes of authoritarianism and freedom as well as masculinity and marriage.

Other films in the series will include “Silence” (2016) on Feb. 12 and “Born Into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids” (2004) on March 19. Read more about these films.

The films will be hosted by Dr. Deborah BrothersJohn Paul Jaramillo and Cara Swafford, professors of English; Joseph Hoff, professor of Spanish; and  LLCC students.

Reception for “Have You Forgotten Yet?” today

The James S. Murray Gallery is currently featuring the World War I commemorative exhibit “Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice.” The public is invited to attend a reception today, Nov. 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

“Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice” is a commemorative display of artifacts and photos from the extensive collection of Chris McDonald, Ph.D., LLCC professor of political science and World War I historian. The exhibit will also include photography by Elizabeth Roehrs, LLCC alum, who participates in local World War I re-enactment groups.

At the reception, Dr. Deborah Brothers and David Leitner, LLCC professors of English, will lead a reading of World War I poetry. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 15 and can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

World War I uniform exhibitWorld War I photography, helmet and medals

Reception for “Have You Forgotten Yet?” tomorrow in Murray Gallery

The James S. Murray Gallery is currently featuring the World War I commemorative exhibit “Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice.” The public is invited to attend a reception tomorrow, Nov. 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

World War I re-enactment photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

Photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

“Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice” is a commemorative display of artifacts and photos from the extensive collection of Chris McDonald, Ph.D., LLCC professor of political science and World War I historian. The exhibit will also include photography by Elizabeth Roehrs, LLCC alum, who participates in local World War I re-enactment groups.

At the reception, Dr. Deborah Brothers and David Leitner, LLCC professors of English, will lead a reading of World War I poetry. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 15 and can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reception for “Have You Forgotten Yet?” on Wednesday, Nov. 7

The James S. Murray Gallery is currently featuring the World War I commemorative exhibit “Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice.” The public is invited to attend a reception on Nov. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

World War I re-enactment photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

Photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

“Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice” is a commemorative display of artifacts and photos from the extensive collection of Chris McDonald, Ph.D., LLCC professor of political science and World War I historian. The exhibit will also include photography by Elizabeth Roehrs, LLCC alum, who participates in local World War I re-enactment groups.

At the reception, Dr. Deborah Brothers and David Leitner, LLCC professors of English, will lead a reading of World War I poetry. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 15 and can be viewed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LLCC Choir performs lunchtime concert today

The LLCC Choir will perform in concert today, Oct. 24, from 12:15-12:50 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

The program will include a variety of choral pieces, including a holiday Pentatonix arrangement, selections from the movie “The Greatest Showman” and Walt Disney films, a choral masterpiece from Mozart arranged by John Rutter as well as popular American folk songs.

Lincoln Land Review live reading today, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Please join us for our third annual Lincoln Land Review live reading, Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Contributors to the 2018 edition of the Lincoln Land Review will be reading excerpts from their work. Refreshments will be served.

LLCC Choir to present lunchtime concert tomorrow

The LLCC Choir will perform in concert tomorrow, Oct. 24, from 12:15-12:50 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

The program will include a variety of choral pieces, including a holiday Pentatonix arrangement, selections from the movie “The Greatest Showman” and Walt Disney films, a choral masterpiece from Mozart arranged by John Rutter as well as popular American folk songs.

“Have You Forgotten Yet?” opens today in Murray Gallery

World War I re-enactment photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

Photo by Elizabeth Roehrs

The James S. Murray Gallery will feature the exhibit “Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice,” Oct. 22-Nov. 15. The public is invited to view the World War I commemorative exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend a reception on Nov. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

“Have You Forgotten Yet?: 100 Years Since the Armistice” is a commemorative display of artifacts and photos from the extensive collection of Chris McDonald, Ph.D., LLCC professor of political science and World War I historian. The exhibit will also include photography by Elizabeth Roehrs, LLCC alum, who participates in local World War I re-enactment groups.

At the reception, Dr. Deborah Brothers and David Leitner, LLCC professors of English, will lead a reading of World War I poetry. Light refreshments will be served.

Lincoln Land Review live reading tomorrow 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Please join us for our third annual Lincoln Land Review live reading, Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Contributors to the 2018 edition of the Lincoln Land Review will be reading excerpts from their work. Refreshments will be served.