Strand Theatre event updates: Aug. 26, 2021 edition

Sun, 08/29/2021 - 2:15pm

Story Location:
Strand Theatre
Rockland, ME
United States

    ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre announces one postponement and several additions to its upcoming lineup.

    LIVE:

    POSTPONED: Sept. 10: The Skatalites 

    “Due to the current local increases in COVID transmission rates, we’ve made the very difficult decision to postpone this show,” said Strand.

    UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STRAND THEATRE

    FILMS:

    Friday, Aug 27 - Tuesday, Aug 31: The Sparks Brothers

    Filmmaker Edgar Wright explores how one rock band can be successful, underrated, hugely influential and criminally overlooked -- all at the same time. Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Rob Mael, Russell Mael, Beck. R (UK/USA | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

    Saturday, Aug 28 & Sunday, Aug 29: Cat Video Fest 2021

    CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society. NR (USA | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

    Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:00pm: A Reckoning in Boston

    A powerful new documentary about racial and economic inequalities in cities, white privilege, and the transformative power of a humanities education. Director James Rutenbeck will be present for a Q&A following the screening. NR (USA | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

    Friday, Sept. 3 - Thursday, Sept. 9: On Broadway

    An all-star cast takes us on a hurly-burly ride through Times Square, telling the inside story of how Broadway theater came back from the brink due to innovative work and a new attention to inclusion.  Directed by Oren Jacoby. With Hugh Jackman, Helen Mirren, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, and Ian McKellen. NR (USA | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

     

    COMMUNITY:

    Sunday, Aug. 29 at 5pm: Strand on the Air: Back To Cool Edition

    Maine’s own radio variety show presents an hour of music and laughs in this new edition. Broadcast on WRFR (93.3 Rockland and 99.3 Camden) and streamed on wrfr.org, then available as a podcast. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

     

    LIVE

    Saturday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 pm: Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few 

    The 2015 Grammy-winning blues rock and gospel artist has enough heart, soul and power to light up a city! Tickets: $20/Advance, $25/Door. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com