Groundhog Day

"GROUNDHOG DAY" MOVIE SYMPOSIUM
When:	Saturday, January 30th - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Where:	Stage Left Cafè, 125 Van Buren Street, Woodstock	click for map
What:	Each year as part of our celebration of Woodstock, IL's Groundhog Day festivities, we also celebrate another anniversary of the filming of the movie Groundhog Day. We offer a movie symposium where fans of the movie can gather to discuss facts, trivia, insights, topics, and issues relevant to the movie. This more in-depth forum takes place following the Saturday walking tour at the Stage Left Cafe. Previous topics have included the philosophy and themes that support the plot of the movie, its music, out takes, continuity problems, and insider information from guest celebrities that visit and attend the symposium. The host for the Symposium is an educator and film enthusiast, Dr. Mitchell Olson. You'll be sure to learn something new, see plenty of clips from the movie, and take part in the interesting, lively, and probing discussion. There are always prizes awarded to each attendee that participates. Don't miss it! THIS JUST IN: The 2010 topic for the Groundhog Day Symposium is: The Top 10 Life Lessons from the Movie Groundhog Day! This year, Mitch will be acocmpanied by Paul Stalter, of whom Mitch says, "He is surely one person and maybe the only person in Rockford that is almost more of a fan of the movie than I am! " They will be submitting any quotes or sayings from the movie like, "Don't drive angry!" and compile the sayings. This list will be voted upon by Paul's junior high students and a top 10 list (we will share the others, too and how well they placed) will be compiled and revealed at the Symposium. Clips from the movie will accompany each of the top ten submissions so you can see the context of the comment. Can you feel the drama? Hope you all come out to see the winner! Happy Holidays to all! And, "...Let's say a prayer and drink to world peace!"
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Groundhog Days Hotline - 815-338-4483
Provided by McHenry County Community Foundation
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