British Arrow Awards return to Walker Art Center this December through January
British Arrow Awards Return to the Walker Art Center December 6, 2013 Through January 6, 2014
Tickets on Sale to Members October 1, to Public October 15
This holiday season the Walker carries on the 25-year tradition as host of the ever-popular British Arrows Awardsan eclectic mix of riveting mini-dramas, outrageous wit, and awe-inspiring innovation. From high-tech extravaganzas to down-and-dirty comedy, this celebration of commercial creativity brings people back year after year. Tickets go on sale for members on October 1 and October 15 for the general public.
Screening Schedule
Friday, December 6: 7 and 9 pm (Introduced by Paul Rothwell, Board of Directors, British Arrows and co-founder of the London-based Gorgeous Enterprises)
Saturday, December 7: 5, 7, and 9 pm
Sunday, December 8: 1 and 3 pm
Thursday, December 12: 6, 7, and 8 pm
Friday, December 13: 3, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Saturday, December 14: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Sunday, December 15: 2, 3, and 4 pm
Thursday, December 19: 4, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Friday, December 20: 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Saturday, December 21: 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Sunday, December 22: 2, 3, and 4 pm
Thursday, December 26: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Friday, December 27: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Saturday, December 28: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Sunday, December 29: 2, 3, 4, and 5 pm
Monday, December 30: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 pm
Thursday, January 2: 2, 4, 6, and 8 pm
Friday, January 3: 3, 5, and 7 pm
Saturday, January 4: 5 and 7 pm
Sunday, January 6: 3 and 5 pm
Odd-hour screening times (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) = Walker Cinema
Even-hour screening times (2, 4, 6, 8) = McGuire Theater
ASL-interpreted and audio-described screenings: December 19, 8 pm and December 21, 2 pm. RSVP to access@walkerart.org.
Walker Pub
For one month only, the Walker Pub takes over Gather by DAmico with an expanded menu and hours. Executive chef Josh Brown offers a delectable twist on British tradition, along with classic ales such as Monty Python Holy Grail Ale and Hobgoblin Dark English Ale. Cocktail specials include the RoyalTea featuring Prairie Organic Gin. Regular menu also available. Reserve a table before or after a British Arrows Awards screening: 612.253.3410 or OpenTable
Garden Café by DAmico: British Fare and More
Open before and after most all British Arrows Awards screenings, the Garden Café offers a full complement of casual fare, ales, cider, wine, cocktail specials, and non-alcoholic drinks. Beverages may be brought into the Walker Cinema and McGuire Theater.
Tickets
$12 ($10 Walker members, students, and seniors)
Each ticket includes: one free gallery admission ($12 value; valid for one week following the screening); a $5 discount in the Walker Shop (details in store); and $1 off drinks at Gather or the Garden Café/Walker Pub on the event date.
Screenings sell out quickly. Join the Walker as a new member and receive two free tickets. For special rates for groups of 10 or more, call 612.375.7569 or email groups@walkerart.org.