“You can’t be what you can’t see.”
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder, and President of the Children’s Defense Fund, said that in the documentary Miss Representation. She was speaking about getting girls involved in tech. But that quote kept popping into my mind as I learned more about Park City Film. Film—whether it’s a documentary, drama, comedy or animated feature for kids—is an easily accessible medium that for 2 hours gives you a glimpse into what it is like to be someone else. Sometimes it’s just to entertain but often, it can change our perspective of the world around us.
Park City Film started more than 25 years ago as a way to provide Park City and the greater Summit County area access to film that may not be available at the local multi-screen theater. Originally Park City Film Series, the nonprofit went through a rebranding this summer. It is now so much more than just a film series that organizers were worried all of the other programs were getting lost in the name. It is now Park City Film, which better encompasses all the things it does now to bring film to the community.
For example, later this month, the organization will show Free Solo at the Jim Santy Auditorium. Most of us—ok, let’s be real, none of us, are going to scale the El Capitan cliff face without a rope. But for 100 minutes you can see how climber Jimmy Chin prepares for this incredible feat of physical achievement. Maybe that can inspire you to accomplish a (hopefully less dangerous) goal you have in your life.
Tickets are way less expensive than your traditional theater. You can buy tickets online now; $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and students. (And, if you buy them in person and have an EBT card, you can access whole other worlds for just $3.)
Park City Film also offers free films in the Reel Community Series. The goal of its longest running program is to deepen “understanding of complex, diverse and sometimes challenging, topics…We select films that reflect not only the mission of our partners, but also the interests of our community – with a focus on creating a platform for engaged and inclusive community conversation.” The free films are put on in conjunction with local nonprofit organizations and are paired with a panel discussion or Q&A after.
On November 15th, Park City Film will show the documentary “The Mask You Live In” for free, followed by a panel discussion. The film looks at the way media and culture have created an environment of toxic masculinity that tells men and boys they must act a certain way in order to be a “real” man. This is just one of the many upcoming documentaries that will have you talking the whole car ride home—and hopefully beyond.
Many of the upcoming Reel Community Series films are great conversation starters for families, but Park City Film also wants to help you foster a love of film in the kids in your life. During the school holidays, Park City Film offers free afternoon showings of classic movies to give kids a safe, fun and enriching place to spend a few hours when school is not in session. It also offers free screenings of foreign films for kids and books that were turned into movies, inspiring a love of literature and film.
This is just a small slice of all the programs Park City Film brings to the community. There truly is something for everyone—even people who think independent film is pretentious. Especially for people who think independent film is pretentious.
In November and December, settle into a cozy chair with a big bowl of popcorn (and treats from the toppings bar!) to see life through the eyes of a notorious bank robber, or four theater-turned-Hollywood actresses, or the rock stars of high school science fairs. A good movie can change your opinion, your perspective, maybe even your life.
The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.
In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.
The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.
The Art of Movement
Head over to the KPCW studio for an open house on the day of Live PC Give PC! They’ll host guests from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and will have snacks (they always have delicious snacks!). You can also take a tour and meet the staff!
All day Friday (well, from 11 a.m. until midnight), when you eat at The Spur Bar & Grill, you’ll also be supporting the People’s Health Clinic. This nonprofit is dedicated to providing quality medical care to the uninsured, and The Spur will donate 10% of its sales, all day long, to support the Clinic. Must be 21 years and older to attend.
This is a fun Friday after-school activities for kids ages 6 through 10. Participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. This week, build in 3D: kids will engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard, and other materials. Drop-ins are welcome, just $25 to participate. Build in 3D – Engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard and other materials. 
Wheel Try It – Open Studio
The Paint Mixer, right off of Historic Main Street in Park City, makes painting accessible to everyone – skill & talent not required! The instructors guide participants in a step-by-step process – and the result is a beautiful painting. Friday’s picture is simply titled, “Horse.”
All you need to know is this: Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, and Dame Joan Plowright, are longtime friends. This film takes you on a journey with them, as themselves, for a weekend in the country. They catch up with one another, reminisce, and share their candid – and irreverent – thoughts on everything from art to aging to love to a life lived in the spotlight. Between them, there are innumerable i
All day long, Park City Community Foundation uses High West as Live PC Give PC HQ, where people can pop in to grab a T-shirt or a sign to participate in Park City’s annual day of giving. At 8 p.m., the Live PC Give PC HQ turns into a par-T.
Bring your favorite board games and video games to the 
Every second Saturday of the month (it’s already the second Saturday in November?!), pop into the Kamas Valley branch of the Summit County Library and enjoy guided instruction to increase your sketching, drawing, and painting skills. Any level is welcome, but they ask that only 16+ attend; please bring your own lunch and your materials (easels, drop cloths and portable tables).
This is a class put on by the University of Utah’s Lifelong Learning Program, to help you learn the flavors, techniques and proper use of a variety of alternative flours to give traditional holiday cookies a gluten-free twist. 
This film festival for kiddos is part of the Dual Language Immersion Film Program in partnership with 
Imprinting the West
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Swaner’s Craft Sunday
Open Studio
This exhibit is seriously catching people in its net – and it just so happens to be the largest arachnid exhibit in the United States.
Free Admission to Park City Museum
You must be 21 or older to attend these free events, which focus on different businesses in our community who are certified as 
Katy Wang, from the newly re-named Park City Film (formerly Park City Film Series), is scheduled to speak about the history of the film series, the recent expansion of its program offerings and the process of choosing films. 
More creation fun at the Kimball Art Center with Open Studio. You have your choice of two out of the five condensed art classes in ceramics, warm glass fusion, screen printing, painting, and drawing. 
Back by popular demand, 
“Church & State” is the story of an inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm who joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. 
“The Mask You Live In” follows a diverse group of boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity, and specifically how that definition harms our boys, men, and society at large. There *is* some good news, though: tt also discusses what we can do about it.
Arachnids: After Dark!
The brand-new L.L.Bean store has just opened its doors on Heber and Main – and they are getting into Halloween by talking disaster preparedness – zombie-style. Seriously though, the Halloween-themed Zombie Apocalypse Survival Clinic aims to arm you for the unthinkable. It will introduce you to skills (and gear) that will help you through many different types of disaster. You can register for that, and see a list of upcoming events at the new store, 
If you don’t feel like trekking over to Main Street, bring the kids to Quarry Village in Pinebrook, where local businesses will be handing out treats! 
Bring your costumed kiddos (12 and younger) to trick-or-treat throughout the zoo. Trick-or-treat bags are provided, and there will be lots of candy and lots to see and do for Boo at the Zoo!
This is a fun Friday after-school activities for kids ages 6 through 10. Participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. This week, build in 3D: kids will engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard, and other materials. Drop-ins are welcome, just $25 to participate. Build in 3D – Engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard and other materials. 
The Market takes place at the Swaner EcoCenter on December 14, 15, and 16. The Market gives local the artists the chance for exposure – and it gives our community the chance to purchase hyper-local and unique gifts for the holidays.
Rustle up your robes and wand – and come and ride the 
Haul your garbage and yard waste to Woodbine Way instead of to the dump. T
“The Summit County Children’s Justice Center is the first step in the child abuse investigation process and provides a neutral, comfortable environment designed to put a child at ease. A non-leading interview is conducted by a forensic interviewer to get to the truth about what a child may have experienced.
This one is a match made in Park City heaven – 
If you still have energy after the trunk-or-treat and Halloween movie showing, join in the DeJoria Center’s “no talent required” Family Halloween Paint Night. $25 for 11 and older, $20 for those younger than 11. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Kimball Art Center’s current exhibit, Body and Soul, features 24 Utah-based artists and explores the lasting power of what you could call the “legit-art selfie” genre across contemporary painting, photography, text-based installations, and more. From the 
From the Park City Film Series:
