Romantic ‘Roman Holiday’ in the Flathead

By Molly Priddy, 2-01-10

Have you started thinking about your day-before-Valentine's-Day plans yet? How does an art lecture complete with desserts, drinks and the classic Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck movie, "Roman Holiday," sound?

Well, if it sounds like a little piece of Italian-cultured heaven, head over to the Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish on Feb. 13.

Here are some of the details, via the art studio:

Bruce Guthrie is again hosting this evening’s film lecture and screening. A history teacher at Flathead High, Guthrie teaches an American culture course that features film history from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s. His presentation preceding the film brings to the viewers interesting insights about the production and its actors.

Roman Holiday was the first American film made entirely in Italy. This became the legendary film debut of Audrey Hepburn. A low budget movie starring an unknown actress and filmed in black and white, Paramount Studios had low expectations; but it was nominated for ten Academy Awards and it won three, including “Best Actress” for Hepburn. Gregory Peck plays opposite her in this classic romantic comedy, Italian style.

The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations, call the art studio at 862-5929. Tickets cost $25 a couple or $15 per person. For more details check under “events” at http://www.stumptownartstudio.org. [End of article]