A/V Geeks Weekend
September 5th - September 7th, 2008

Returning to Aurora for year eight, 16mm film collector Skip Elsheimer from A/V Geeks brings another entertaining batch of simply wrong educational and training films. A/V Geeks showcases an eclectic film archive with over 20,000 educational, training, and industrial 16mm films rescued from the dumpsters of American history.


Clowns Never Lie
A/V Geeks at the Orange Show
Friday, September 5, 8pm
 Location: Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
Curator Skip Elsheimer in Attendance
After visiting The Orange Show for the first time, Skip Elsheimer found a kindred spirit in the late Jeff McKissick--a man whose orange obsession grew to a monumental scale. In the spirit of citrus admiration, Skip has curated a show based on his favorite Orange Show t-shirt: "Clowns Never Lie". So be prepared for a night of oranges, clowns, lying and other Orange Show inspired 16mm films. Show up early for Honey Dew the Clown and a delicious orange treat courtesy of Whole Foods Market.       More Info

Pool Rulez
An A/V Geeks Pool Party Screening
Saturday, September 6, 7pm
Location: Provided upon ticket purchase
Skip and the Aquanauts in attendance
A/V Geeks try to beat the oppressive Houston heat by showing films about swimming and pools at an actual swimming pool. No running. No glass bottles. No profanity. Enjoy a synchronized swimming performance by Aquanauts of Clear Lake, refreshing beverages, and tasty hors-oeuvres. Proceeds from the event go to help everyone’s favorite microcinema, the one-and-only Aurora Picture Show!  Tickets to this special fundraiser are $60 for non-members and $50 for members. To purchase your tickets, please click here or call the office (713.868.2101) to purchase over the phone and avoid convenience fees.    More Info

Educational Films and You
A Brief History of 16mm Films in the Classroom
Sunday, September 7, 1pm
Location: Aurora Video Library, 1524 Sul Ross
FREE TO ALL
As part of Aurora's education and outreach program, we are proud to present an A/V Geeks video salon.  Pack a lunch and join Skip Elsheimer for this FREE guided tour through some popular genres of 20th century educational films. Snacks and drinks provided by Whole Foods Market.     More info


Join the Aurora Universe

Aurora has new membership benefits!  Support Aurora and get special invites to private events, meet-the-maker cocktail hours, free merch, and fabulous members' only gifts, and were not talking about the 1980s clothing line!

Now Available on Aurora Video

Aurora's second DVD has arrived! Lost Broadcasts: Videos by Eileen Maxson is now available from the Aurora Video Label for $19.99 plus shipping and handling.  For more on the video, and to purchase, click here.

The Best of Slant: Volume One is also available from Aurora Video for only $24.95 plus shipping and handling. Click here to check out the trailer and purchase the DVD.

 


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