Love Rain Episode 1 English Subtitles
Nicol Allphin
In these obsessively commemorative times, as we look back at a century of war and conflict, it is well worth our time to see this ambitious and decidedly unsentimental story of WWI. Mercifully, there are no battle scenes, no acts of great heroism, even if you hear about these indirectly. Yes, we see the mud, the trenches, the relentless rain and misery, but largely this is a story about a young woman who really owns the narrative. She is Vera, an emerging feminist who comes to recognize the absurd horror of it all, especially the world of men who push off for war as if great stuff awaited them. A terrific cast of characters populates this epic tale of love in wartime.
We love Patricia Clarkson and so here she is again, this time as a NY writer seeking meaning after a bad marriage. None other than the formidable Ben Kingsley, he who can act no wrong, plays her Indian-American driving instructor. Conspicuously turban-headed Darwan has his own challenges, destined to enter an inevitably disappointing pre-arranged marriage. The contrast of cultures and experiences, especially around love and marriage, freedom and responsibility, informs the lively dialogue and much of the tension between the two leads. There is no sentimental attachment here: the film lets its two strong characters develop at their own mature pace, learning a lot more than how to change lanes in the middle of Manhattan.
219 Central Ave., Fredonia, 8 to 9 p.m. Free to attend. The only requirement is the desire to stop using. All are welcome regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion or lack of religion. For details, visit -na.org/.
Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, 8 to 10 p.m. Take a self-guided walk along a half-mile luminary-lit trail of forests and ponds glowing with lasers, spotlights, rain lights and more. Admission fee. Suggest bringing cash for optional purchase of small LED lights and/or glasses that refract the light. Bringing flashlights recommended.
Village of Falconer Highway Department, 1 Colson Drive, 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required. Call the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 716 665-2209. Free of charge to all dogs, cats, domesticated ferrets 3 months of age or older. Bring previous vaccination records. While supplies last, distemper shots and microchips available at no cost. People and pets must stay in vehicles. Animal handlers will transport the pets from the vehicle to the vet. Dogs must be on a leash, others in a container.
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St., 10:30 a.m. Learn how to plan a garden and be introduced to the Community Seed Library located within the Anderson-Lee Library. Registration appreciated. Call 716 934-3468.
2695 Route 394, Ashville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 admission, free for ages 2 and under. Kettle corn, food beverages available for purchase. Free carnival games, carnival-style fun house, crafts, train ride, car tracks, Easter candy from the village buildings, bounce house as weather permits, visit with the Easter bunny for photo ops. Marty the Bubblegum Guy will perform at noon.
222 Temple St., Fredonia, 3 to 7 p.m. Instructor David Sallye will teach a workshop on Pysanki, the Polish/Ukranian art of decorating Easter eggs.Commercial dyes will be used, so dress accordingly. No tuition, but goodwill offerings accepted to defray the cost of supplies. Registration required, leave message at 716 679-7944. Limit: 10 participants, but observers are welcome.
SUNY Fredonia, Mason Hall, Rosch Recital Hall, 4:30 p.m. The retrospective concert encapsulates the musical career of the SUNY Fredonia School of Music Professor Emeritus, who has composed choral work, chamber music selections, compositions for solo piano, opera and music for film. Free event, public is welcome.
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. Third St., Jamestown, 8 p.m. Celebrates the music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. $7 admission fee and $1 theater restoration fee.