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Nights Out: Movie Screening | The Artist & The Astronaut

Join us for a private encore screening of the award-winning film The Artist & The Astronaut as we welcome our latest exhibition, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home to the Bendel Galleries. Nationally recognized sculptor and mixed media artist, Pat Musick was married to Marine Corps Colonel Gerald P. (Jerry) Carr, one of 19 Group 5 astronauts selected by NASA in 1966. He was Commander of the Skylab 4 84-day mission. Their life is the subject of this captivating documentary, which…

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Join us for a private encore screening of the award-winning film The Artist & The Astronaut as we welcome our latest exhibition, Pat Musick: Our Fragile Home to the Bendel Galleries. Nationally recognized sculptor and mixed media artist, Pat Musick was married to Marine Corps Colonel Gerald P. (Jerry) Carr, one of 19 Group 5 astronauts selected by NASA in 1966. He was Commander of the Skylab 4 84-day mission. Their life is the subject of this captivating documentary, which had its Connecticut premiere here at the SM&NC this past May. The film’s writer & director, Bill Muench and composer, Todd Hobin, will host a Q&A session afterward.
Arrive early for a complimentary light supper and an opportunity to view the exhibition prior to showtime. Light Supper and Movie Popcorn incuded in ticket price.
 
Members: $30
Non-Members: $40
Friday, March 8  
5 pm: Galleries open for exhibition viewing prior to showtime
5:15 pm: Great Hall opens for general seating with light supper
6 – 8 pm: Film Screening
Q&A to follow
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