The Almendros to rock the Marquis for Migrant Justice

The Almendros will bring rock, soul, reggae, calypso and West African songs to the Marquis in Middlebury to raise money for Migrant Justice on May 6.

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” profiles a trailblazing actor still in the game

Learn more about the Academy Award winning Deaf actor Marlee Matlin from Jay Craven’s review — then go see the film on April 15 at the Middlebury Marquis.

Bob Mackie on Film – More than a parade of glitter and feathers

Jay Craven gives a review of “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” that will screen on March 11 in Middlebury as part of the MNFF Selects series.

“Ask E. Jean:” Listening to a voice America tried not to hear

MNFF Selects brings “Ask E. Jean” to the Marquis Theater in Middlebury on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Don’t miss a talk-back with the film’s editor Ferne Pearlstein after the screening.

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour powers up support for the Addison County Bike Club

“Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour” is guaranteed to make your fingers itch for the grips! See this film at the Middlebury Marquis this coming Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m.

Film offers hard look at opioids

The film “Life After You,” which takes a serious look at opiate abuse, will be screen with a post-film question-and-answer with the filmmakers later this month.

Film on hunger and homelessness to be shown Nov. 13

Addison County Community Trust and John Graham Housing and Services will co-sponsor a screening of the film “A Place at the Table,” Sunday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m., at the Marquis Theater as part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

‘Price of Safety’ screens at the Marquis

Showing Up for Racial Justice Middlebury’s film series is resuming at the Marquis Theater with a local film that explores national conversations about over-policing and racial bias as they unfold in Vergennes.

Marquis Theater gets facelift during shutdown

MIDDLEBURY — At least one Main Street business in Middlebury has been inactive during the pandemic, but continues to survive with the prospect of reopening next spring: The Marquis Theater. Ben Wells, owner of the Marquis, was forced to close the theater … (read more)

Marquis screens ‘Fantastic Fungi’ film

MIDDLEBURY — On Wednesday, March 18, the Marquis theater in Middlebury will hold three screenings of the film “Fantastic Fungi: The Magic Beneath Us” by Louie Schwartzberg, narrated by Brie Larson. The screenings will be held at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., with a Q … (read more)

Racial justice themes return to Marquis with “Just Mercy”

MIDDLEBURY — The Seeing Color/Seeking Justice Film Series, now in its third year of showing a wide array of movies pertaining to racial justice, will be presenting “Just Mercy” on Wednesday, March 11, at 1, 4, and 7 pm. at the Marquis Theater.  The featur … (read more)

Climate action film festival comes to county

MIDDLEBURY — The Marquis Theater in Middlebury will host SunCommon’s first ever Climate Action Film Festival (CAFF) on Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Middlebury showing is one of four screenings to be held in Vermont and New York. It is th … (read more)

Indian comedian stands up at the Marquis

MIDDLEBURY — Described as “dangerously perceptive,” nationally touring, DIY, Indian comedian, Krish Mohan uses his unique brand of comedy to talk about socio-political issues like organized religion, late-stage capitalism and the class system, along with … (read more)

Jan. 22 party will benefit Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Independent and two local bands are teaming up to assist a colleague as he recovers from a medical crisis — and throw a mid-winter dance party at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury for everyone to enjoy. Award-winning photog … (read more)

Racial justice group presents ‘Queen and Slim’

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury chapter of the national organization Showing Up for Racial Justice is presenting the first film of 2020: “Queen and Slim,” written by Emmy award-winner Lena Waithe, and starring Daniel Kaluuya, of “Get Out” fame, on Wednesday, … (read more)

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