Admission Special · Adult Program · Film · Special Exhibition & Related Program: Film | “Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera” (2020)

With large crowds anticipated downtown and increased parking rates at the SouthCore Parking Garage due to the World Series (Rays Up!) during the last week of October, we have rescheduled this screening to Tuesday, November 3.

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Discover the remarkable story behind Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera, an award-winning documentary that follows the transformation of the Rider of the Purple Sage from classic Western novel to grand opera. The film also features acclaimed landscape painter Ed Mell, whose dramatic set designs helped bring the production to life. This documentary offers a unique connection between film, music, and art of the American West.

1h 22 min; NR

Free to the public thanks to Quantum Leap Productions. Space is limited; advance registration required.