‘Generally our ski movies sell out,’ says the owner.
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Backcountry Film Festival comes to The Gem Theater
BETHEL — Granite Backcountry Alliance, a backcountry skiing nonprofit in Western Maine and New Hampshire, will present its Backcountry Film Festival at The Gem Theater on Saturday, Feb. 16. Social hour is at 6 p.m., film is at 7. The alliance is teaming up with local conservation group, Mahoosuc Land Trust, with all proceeds benefiting backcountry […]
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Local skier to hold North American premiere her film in Bethel
BETHEL — Jackie Paaso, big mountain skier and co-director and co-star of “Evolution of Dreams,” will premiere her film in North America at The Gem on Saturday, Oct. 20. Doors will open for a reception at 6 p.m. and the film will show at 7:30. “We dreamed of Olympic Gold, being the best in the world, […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival comes to Bethel
BETHEL — The Maine Outdoor Film Festival (MOFF) will be co-hosted by The Gem Theater and Mahoosuc Pathways on Friday evening, Sept. 14. MOFF was founded in 2012 by Maine business owners Nick Callanan, Nick Bowie and Joe Christopher. Today the festival has expanded to include films from all over the world, but they continue […]
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Grant brings science on screen at Bethel movie theater
BETHEL — The Gem, 23 Cross St., is one of 36 independent cinemas to win a grant to bring science education to the movies. The nationwide Science on Screen initiative promotes scientific literacy through entertainment, with a focus on under-served communities. Beginning in February, Science on Screen will pair fun films with mini-presentations by local […]
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Albany Township couple revive Bethel movie theater
BETHEL — An Albany Township couple who purchased the former Casablanca Cinema building in Bethel and revived it under a new name are hoping to bring Western Maine residents back to the movies. Wade Kavanaugh and Bethany Weisberger, the building’s new owners, are operating the former Casablanca Cinema as The Gem and, as of the […]