Cultural District

Join us for an Intro to Spec-Fic. Learn what is considered Speculative Fiction. Get ideas down using artwork as inspiration to explore spec-fic lines of thinking: “What if..”, “If only…” and “If this goes on…” Walk away with writing to possibly...

The Fall Festival of Shakespeare is a non-competitive region-wide collaboration between Portland Playhouse and area middle and high schools. The Festival is a spectacular theatrical event, in part because student actors connect well with...

Cinema Paradiso (1988) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. 2hr 35min. Rated PG. This November at PAM CUT @ The Whitsell, catch the ultimate cinematic love letter to the magic of the movies, Cinema Paradiso (1988)—as part of our teen + family programming, ScreenPLAY! The film is a beautiful, nostalgic, and enchanting coming-of-age portrait of a young boy’s childhood home, his love for movies, and his bond with the local projectionist. As part of ScreenPLAY! @ The Whitsell, films will be...