What’s Playing

The Summer Book

OCTOBER 10-13
Not rated | 95 min

Sophia's summer with her grandmother on a small island in the Gulf of Finland is portrayed in a magical and life-affirming way.

Wedel Financial Group Presents Throwback Thursday

PowWow Highway (1989)

October 16 at 6 pm
Member pricing for everyone | $8

Two Cheyenne Indian friends with very different outlooks on life set off on a road trip. Philbert Bono (Gary Farmer) is a spiritual seeker trying to find the answers to life's questions; his pal, Buddy Red Bow (A Martinez), is a realist who sees the world in black-and-white terms. When Buddy's sister is jailed in Santa Fe, N.M., the mismatched duo hit the highway in Philbert's dilapidated 1964 Buick and experience wild twists and turns on their journey of self-discovery.

Splitsville

OCTOBER 17-20
rated R | 100 min

When his wife asks for a divorce, a man runs to his friends for support, only to learn that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage.

Central Kansas Death Care Collective (CKDCC)
Death Awareness Month

A Family Undertaking

in honor of Charlie Livingston
Wednesday, October 22 at 6 PM
FREE

Before the Civil War, preparing the dead for burial and funeral rites generally fell to friends and family members of the deceased. The 20th century saw the rise of the professional undertaker, a trend that changed American attitudes toward death and distanced grievers from their loved ones. This eye-opening film uncovers a growing movement advocating a return to a more traditional, personal approach to honoring the dead.

This is a free event sponsored in part by the estate of Charlie Livingston.

Please stay after the film and participate in a discussion with the Central Kansas Death Care Collective.

Reel Film Fans: Labyrinth

October 23 | 6 PM
FREE with Library Card
Rated PG | 106 min

Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.

Discussion after the film. Open to all with a library card. This film is in partnership with Salina Public Library.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

OCTOBER 24-27
rated R | 128 min

A political prisoner named Valentín shares a cell with a man named Molina. They form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts a Hollywood musical plot.

Frames of Influence: A Documentary Series

ORWELL 2 + 2 = 5

Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM

George Orwell’s legacy continues to resonate, raising questions about truth, freedom of thought, and the ways words shape culture.

About the Series
Films have the power to shape culture, spark conversation, and influence the way we see the world. Frames of Influence is a three-part documentary series exploring how stories—whether about knowledge, truth, or creativity—continue to shape our communities. After A Savage Art in November, join us for a panel discussion that invites audience members to reflect and respond to all three films.

Tickets
$10 per film

Why Attend?

• Experience films that push us to think about the role of culture in our lives.

• Join conversations with local voices from the arts, education, and humanities.

• Be part of a community gathering that honors the role of film in shaping ideas.

Frames of Influence: A Documentary Series

A Savage Art

Tuesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00 PM (with panel discussion to follow)

An unflinching portrait of creativity, resilience, and the human drive to make meaning through art, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

About the Series
Films have the power to shape culture, spark conversation, and influence the way we see the world. Frames of Influence is a three-part documentary series exploring how stories—whether about knowledge, truth, or creativity—continue to shape our communities. After A Savage Art in November, join us for a panel discussion that invites audience members to reflect and respond to all three films.

Tickets
$10 per film

Why Attend?

• Experience films that push us to think about the role of culture in our lives.

• Join conversations with local voices from the arts, education, and humanities.

• Be part of a community gathering that honors the role of film in shaping ideas.