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Museum Movie Night: Batman (1966)

  • Friday, May 19, 2023
  • 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Batman and Robin posing in front of a dark purple and black background.l

5:30pm–7pm: Food, live music and science stations.
7pm: Movie begins in the WRAL 3D Theater, followed by commentary and movie trivia.

Batman (1966)

“It looks bad, Batman. This brassy bird has us buffaloed.” — Robin

Come on an outrageous crime-fighting adventure with our May 19 installment of Museum Movie Night. The arch-villains of the United Underworld — the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler and the Catwoman — combine forces to dispose of Batman and Robin as they launch their fantastic plot to control the entire world.  In addition to science activities and stations before the movie, we’ll host an expert and movie trivia (with prizes) following the screening. Don’t miss it!

This movie is rated PG.

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Batman- 1966 (PG)


Kaaapowie! Holy feature film, Batman … one based on the tongue-in-cheek, campy 1960s television series. Watch Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) battle sharks, Catwoman, the Joker and the Riddler on the big screen. Can they prevent the bad guys from taking over the world? With a wham! and a pow! and a zip! … our heroes just might win.

OUR SPEAKER

Skip Elsheimer collects and shows old films. He was so dedicated to the hobby that he bought an old boarding house to contain the collection, which has grown to over 36,000 films. He knows a lot about film and is a big fan of the 1960s Batman TV show.
Skip Elsheimer with some of his many films.

SCIENCE STATIONS (5:30–7PM)

Create Your Own Comics
Ever wanted to create your own comics or make a superhero? Learn about the different styles of sequential art and how comic books are made. Test the rules of ratios and human proportions, then practice your drawing skills with help from a local artist. Holy Movie Night, Batman — it’s time to get creative!

Grab the Shark Repellent!
To honor Batman’s incredible battle with an explosive shark, we’ll dive into learning about the non-rubber sharks that roam our shores. Dig into fossil-rich soil from North Carolina to find real shark teeth and learn why we don’t recommend spraying sharks with Batman-style repellent.

Bats and Robins
Come experience the weight difference between 3-ounce robins and 2-pound fox bats. You’ll also get the chance to practice your echolocation skills (in case you ever need to chase down the Joker in the dark) and you’ll get to practice answering some robin-related riddles (in case the Riddler comes knocking).

Paper Bats
Fold and flip and fly! Make your own paper airplane that looks like a bat.

Crowemag Toys
Check out Crowemag’s vintage toys and collectibles and comics. They will have toys for big kids and small kids and for everyone in between.


MUSIC (5:30–7PM)

William Woltz

William Woltz (voice, guitar, mandolin) is a North Carolina native who’s all over the map musically. He grew up loving both the Beatles and Buck Owens, and has studied jazz and classical guitar. Over the last four decades he has played a lot of blues, beach music and singer/songwriter material as well as playing in the pit orchestra for community theater productions. Will performs with Sara Monroe and Jim Loos in the trio Loos Change, based in Raleigh, and violinist and songwriter Angela DiPaolo.


FOOD & DRINK (6–7pm)

Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event, including entrees, chips, snacks, soda, wine and beer.

May Menu:

  • Hot Dogs (veggie dogs available) and Chili ($4)
  • Apple and Feta Salad ($10)

Details

Details

Date:
May 19, 2023
Times:
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fee:
$5/$3 for Museum members (at checkout)

Venue

WRAL 3D Theater

Downtown Raleigh
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
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Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Kari Wouk
919.707.9879