Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 | 6:30 pm | Discovery World’s Innovation Theater

- FREE and open to the public -

Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining, insightful and often humorous look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema and examining the ways that the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding…and misunderstanding…of Natives.

Discussion -panelists:

• Mark Denning, Board member for Indian Summer Festival (Oneida)
• Patricia Logan, MATC advisor to the Native American Student Movement (Ho-Chunk Nation)
• Carson Singer, Principal of Spotted Eagle Alternative High School (Crow)
• Darren Kroenke, Executive Director of Spotted Eagle Alternative High School (Brothertown)

Host:  Ellis Bromberg, General Manager MPTV

Audience is invited to participate in the open discussion that follows the film  preview.
Parking in DW underground lot is $1.00 for those attending the event.

This is the 4th. season of MPTV Community Cinema.  It is a free monthly (Sept-May) screening series that uses the power of film to inspire discussion on important social issues and connect communities.  Events are always on the first Thursday of the month (Sept-May) at 6:30 pm.

Categories: Special Programs
Tags: Cinema, films, Native American

Join us as Discovery World offers a unique alternative to “date night”. Enjoy an oldie but goodie movie in our hi-defintion theater along with well a delectable 3-course meal served by Bartolotta’s.

Wednesday | June 3 | 6:30pm

Greek fare followed by Mamma Mia!

The delectable menu includes:

• Tall Greek tomato salad with vine ripe tomatoes, dodonis feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onions, fresh oregano and lemon oil.
• Lemon garlic spring chicken, olive oil and oregano potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes.
• Chocolate torte, pistachio ice cream and spiced chocolate sauce
$55* per person

For reservations, please call (414)765-8610

*Does not include liquor or other beverages, parking ($5 per car), tax or gratuity. Service Charge of 20% and Sales Tax of 5.85% are added to above charge.

Categories: Archives
Tags: bartolottas, dinner, films

Become a member today, and enjoy all your special member benefits throughout the year. Start with the excitement of Members Month in May! See what the month has to offer…

DISCOVERY WORLD MEMBERS NIGHT
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30-9pm

• Behind-The-Scenes Tours of the Reiman Aquarium Every Half-Hour

• DOUBLE MEMBER DISCOUNT

• 20% Off in the Gift Shop

• As Always, Members Will Receive Free Parking for the Evening

ALL MONTH

• Weekend Labs Exclusive to Members

• SIGN UP FOR A MEMBERSHIP AND PARK FOR FREE FOR THE MONTH OF MAY!

MAY 17
MEMBER SWAP WITH THE MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM AND BETTY BRINN

Categories: Archives
Tags: discounts, films, labs, members

THUR | JAN 8 | 7pm | DISCUSSION FOLLOWS

TULIA TEXAS A film by Cassandra Herrman and Kelly Whalen
A lone undercover cop moves into a small farming town. By the end of the blazing summer of 1999, 46 people are arrested for selling cocaine—nearly all of them African American. It was heralded as one of the biggest drug busts in Texas history, until a team of lawyers set out to uncover the truth.

Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Jeff Wagner, Host of The Jeff Wagner Show on AM 620 WTMJ radio.

FREE and open to the public

Categories: Archives
Tags: films, mptv

December 10 | 7pm Innovation Theater | Discussion Follows

Healthcare: The Wisconsin Prescription

The stories of real people facing serious healthcare challenges are presented, including a mother with brain cancer, a man with multiple sclerosis, and a young cancer survivor who cannot get health insurance for herself or her employees. Karen Timberlake, Secretary of Health Services for Wisconsin, and State Senators Karen Vinehout and Glenn Grothman–who represent differing viewpoints on the Healthcare debate in the Wisconsin legislature are also interviewed.

Following the film screening, the audience will have an opportunity to participate in open discussion with individuals featured in the film.

The screening is free and open to the public.

Categories: Archives
Tags: films, healthcare, mptv

THUR | FEB 12 | 7pm | DISCUSSION FOLLOWS

ARUSI PERSIAN WEDDING A film by Marjan Tehrani
Set against the turbulent relationship between the U.S. and Iran, Iranian-American filmmaker Marjan Tehrani captures the struggle and excitement of Alex and Heather as they plan a Persian Islamic wedding in Iran. But when Alex’s Iranian-born parents and Heather‘s conservative American father meet for the first time, cultures clash and test the couple to their limits.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Categories: Archives
Tags: films, mptv