Ballet Austin Fundraiser: THE RED SHOES

Rated NR; 133min; Director:Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger (1948)

Location: Alamo South Lamar

"The film is voluptuous in its beauty and passionate in its storytelling. You don't watch it, you bathe in it." - Roger Ebert

"The Red Shoes is one you must see." - New York Times

"Blending impressionist art and expressionist film, blurring the barriers between theatre and cinema, body and camera, reality and dream, drawing equally on the avant-garde and the classical." - Time Out

THE RED SHOES is one of Martin Scorsese's all-time favorite films. So great is his love for it that the first act of his newly formed World Cinema Foundation was to execute a full 4K digital frame by frame restoration. Now, for the first time, modern audiences can revel in the perfect magical beauty of one of the greatest films of all time.

The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has partnered with Ballet Austin to present this unique opportunity to see the first public screening of the Scorsese's 4K digital restoration of THE RED SHOES. Executive chef Trish Eichelberger will be serving a four course themed meal with wine pairings during the film. Afterwards, all guests are welcome to join the after-party cocktail reception at the Highball.

Dress to impress and add a dash of crimson to your outfit on this very special evening. Seats are very limited to this special event and it is expected to sell out quickly. Advance purchase is highly recommended.

All proceeds from this evening will benefit Ballet Austin.

Also that evening we will be raffling off two passes to Ballet Austin Fete10 "Party of the Decade" (9/10, value: $250 total) as well as two VIP tickets to the Golden Hornet Project presentation of Metropolis with live score (9/11). Both events will be held at the Seaholm Power Plant.

Attendees of this event will also have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to our Sept 11 screening of METROPOLIS with live score at the Seaholm Power Plant before they go on sale Friday, Aug 6.

About THE RED SHOES:
"It's been said that this 1948 classic has been responsible for the ballet lessons of more young girls than any other film. It's not hard to understand why: Powell and Pressburger's dark fairy tale presents the ballet as an exquisite, magical work of art; but under the theatrics and glory is an all-consuming lifestyle with the power to destroy those who love it perhaps too much. Moira Shearer practically glows as Victoria "Vicky" Page, a young woman consumed by a will to dance who is accepted into the highly prestigious ballet company run by perfectionist Boris Lermontov (Anton Walbrook). Meanwhile, a gifted young composer, Julian Craster (Marius Goring), is brought on board as an orchestra coach, and later conductor and composer of the ballet that will make Vicky's name: The Red Shoes, one of the most beautiful and dramatic dances ever captured on film." - Sean Axmaker

Behold! The MENU!:

- Kir royale champagne cocktail, Windsor red English cheddar, Texas plum gelee

- Roasted red pepper soup, rye crouton

- Baby red oak, strawberries, shaved sweet red onion, toasted pine nuts, blood orange vinaigrette

- Redfish en papillote, fresno pepper butter, honey roasted maroon carrots on roasted red rice cake

- Dark chocolate cake, cherry creme fraiche, bittersweet chocolate shavings

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

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