A few weeks back, a theater patron asked if we might be able to play the recent PBS series on the Roosevelts on the big screen at Lincoln Theater. We thought it would make a nice addition to the free programming we try to provide as part of our schedule ... so we contacted the filmmaker and PBS, who graciously gave us permission to show it. The series kicks off Sunday, Sept. 28 and will screen over four days.

“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (PG, 2 hours 2 minutes)

The Kadam family clashes with Madame Mallory, proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant, after they open their own nearby eatery, until undeniable chemistry causes the Madame to take gifted young chef Hassan under her wing. Final screenings Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2 and 7 p.m. Presented in partnership with Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.

“Calvary” (R, 1 hour 40 minutes)

Calvary’s Father James (Brendan Gleeson) is a good priest who is faced with troubling circumstances brought about by a mysterious member of his parish. Although he comforts his own fragile daughter (Kelly Reilly) and helps members of his church with their problems, he feels a foreboding sinister force closing in. Will he have the courage to face his own personal Calvary? Plays Friday, Sept 26, Wednesday, Oct 1, Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Presented in partnership with Peapod Jewelry.

The Gary Wittner Quartet featuring Brad Terry

Guitarist Gary Wittner has been performing jazz in Maine for 27 years. His performance career spans 4 decades, 25 countries, and 5 continents worldwide. For this concert, Gary will be joined by Maine jazz luminary, Brad Terry. Virtuoso jazz clarinetist and whistler, Brad Terry has performed jazz all over the world for over half a century. Plays Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

“The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” by Ken Burns

This seven-part, 14-hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962. Playing Sunday, Sept. 28 starting at 1 (episodes 1-2) and 7 p.m. (episode 3), Wednesday, Oct 1. at 2 p.m. (episodes 4-5), Thursday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. (episode 6)  and Friday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. (episode 7). Offered free to the public, thanks to PBS.

Friday Night Films: Dessert, Drinks and Dish

Through the end of September, join us on Friday nights at Van Lloyd's Bistro, on Parking Lot Lane, after our Lincoln Theater opening night screening of our latest feature and enjoy specially-priced desserts and drinks while we dish about the film. Receive a 20 percent discount off of wine, beer, coffee and desserts from 9-10:30 p.m. by showing your movie stub or Lincoln Theater membership card.

Save the dates

The Andrew Alden Ensemble appears Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. The new season of operas broadcast live from the Met begins Saturday, Oct 11. The Royal Shakespeare Company broadcast of Two Gentlemen of Verona returns Sunday, Oct.19.

Coming soon

“A Trip to Italy” opens Oct 3; “Love is Strange” opens Oct. 16; “My Old Lady,” starring Maggie Smith and Kevin Kline, on Oct. 24. The theater’s complete monthly schedule and information on all theater events are available at www.atthelincoln.org.

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