
Harry Dean Stanton Fest. July 11-13.
This annual festival pays tribute to the prolific character actor, singer and songwriter Harry Dean Stanton, a native of Kentucky who appeared in nearly 200 films and television episodes over his illustrious six-decade career.
This year’s special events include a cemetery screening of “The Straight Story” at Harry Dean Stanton's final resting place, Bluegrass Memorial Gardens (July 11).
On July 12, The Farish Theatre will host screenings of “Zandy’s Bride” (12:30 p.m.) and “Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid” (2:45 p.m.), followed that evening by a reunion show featuring The Call, a band that Stanton became close with in the 1980s.
On July 13, The Farish Theater will host a screening of “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1:30 p.m.).
Full details about the fest can be found at www.harrydeanstantonfest.org or on Facebook.