The Athena Cinema Presents A SPEAKEASY SOIRÉE

Join us for an unforgettable, one-night only event, featuring a rare collection of short films from the silent era accompanied by live music from local jazz musicians, The Eddy/Meyer Trio.

Cash Bar featuring signature cocktails with local spirits from West End Distillery, crafted by Nicholas Littlehouse.

The collection includes everything from fantasy to animation, slapstick and more. Enjoy claymation by Willis O’Brien (King Kong) distributed by Thomas Edison, George Melies’ (including TRIP TO THE MOON), Fatty Arbuckle, Charlie Chaplin and much more.

(Exact order is subject to change.)

1. Excelsior! The Price of Magicians – 02:13

2. Fatty and Mabel Adrift – 30:34

3. Now You Tell One – 21:02

4. RFD 10,000 B.C. – 08:38

5. The Extra-Quick Lunch – 05:36

6. The Pillar of Fire – 01:10

7. The Four Troublesome Heads – 01:05

8. The Infernal Cauldron – 01:49

9. The Inventor Crazybrain – 02:59

10. The Rink – 25:38

11. Whimsical Illusions – 05:07

12. A Trip to the Moon – 15:41

About the Artist

The Eddy/Meyer trio was formed in Athens, OH in the fall of 2018 by brothers Jake and Carter Eddy on guitar and bass and clarinetist, Andrew D. Meyer. Dedicated to energetic, swinging performances of traditional jazz and tunes from the Great American Songbook as well as European favorites by the likes of Django Reinhardt, the group has performed widely throughout Ohio and West Virginia, and has broadcast performances further afield via live radio and web broadcasts.

Friday, January 31st, $10.00 admission. Pre-seating starts at 6:00PM, performance begins at 7:00PM. This event features an intermission.

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