MONROE - The 1994 documentary film, "High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music," by Rachel Liebling will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. The film is the second in a series of seven film screenings to be presented as a partnership between the Monroe Arts Center and the Monroe Public Library.
The film "High Lonesome" traces the history of bluegrass, one of America's most vital musical fusions. It frames its historical survey around Bill Monroe, the father of Kentucky bluegrass.
Following the film, an audience discussion, led by musician and bluegrass music scholar Mark Hembree, will take place from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Each film focuses on a different genre of American music, with each genre represented in an upcoming Monroe Arts Center 2013-14 performance. The series uses documentary film and a brief post-film discussion, led by a music authority. Films will be shown about one week prior to the corresponding MAC performance. "High Lonesome" precedes the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 MAC presentation of the bluegrass band, The Barley Jacks.
All film screenings and discussions are free and open to the public. For information, contact MAC at 608-325-5700, 888-596-1249, or at www.monroeartscenter.com.
The film "High Lonesome" traces the history of bluegrass, one of America's most vital musical fusions. It frames its historical survey around Bill Monroe, the father of Kentucky bluegrass.
Following the film, an audience discussion, led by musician and bluegrass music scholar Mark Hembree, will take place from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Each film focuses on a different genre of American music, with each genre represented in an upcoming Monroe Arts Center 2013-14 performance. The series uses documentary film and a brief post-film discussion, led by a music authority. Films will be shown about one week prior to the corresponding MAC performance. "High Lonesome" precedes the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 MAC presentation of the bluegrass band, The Barley Jacks.
All film screenings and discussions are free and open to the public. For information, contact MAC at 608-325-5700, 888-596-1249, or at www.monroeartscenter.com.