Community Calendar

Presented by: The Town of Ridgway, Ridgway FUSE, and The Sherbino
Doors: 7:30 PM || Film: 7:45 PM || FREE Screening*
Setting: Seated film screening and review
Each attendee will receive one free drink or a drink coupon for a future event!

*Audience members must agree to review all attended films through a digital platform (login information provided on-site). Members may continue participating in film screenings from home if they would like to contribute to the curation of films for the 2025 Ridgway Independent Film Festival!*

The Ridgway Independent Film Festival is inviting you to help shape the future of our 2025 festival lineup! Now officially under The Sherbino’s nonprofit umbrella, RIFF is powered by the community, and we want your eyes, your opinions, and your passion for film. Whether you’re a film fanatic, curious community member, or aspiring critic, this is your chance to see what’s next in indie cinema and help us make the 2025 Ridgway Independent Film Festival unforgettable.

Join us at the Sherbino Theater on Mondays in June for a special in-person film screening series, where we’ll showcase a curated selection of never-before-seen short film submissions from filmmakers around the world. You’ll get a first look at bold, creative, and boundary-pushing work—some brilliant, some bizarre, all brand new—and help decide what makes the final cut for this year’s festival.

Total time commitment? Just 90 minutes MAX per night from first frame to final credits.

Want to join from home instead? You can sign up to screen films from the comfort of your couch!

Doors: 6:30 PM || Show: 7:00 PM || $8 - Online // $13 - At Door
Setting: Seated

Join us for Big Kid Flicks—a vibrant and engaging short film program from the New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) On Tour. Geared for kids ages eight and up (and fun for grown-ups too!), this 62-minute collection of international short films blends laughter, adventure, and heart with animated and live-action gems that celebrate creativity, courage, and curiosity.

Whether it’s learning to ride a bike, saying goodbye to a loved one, or embracing your inner vampire queen, these stories reflect the big emotions and even bigger imaginations of youth, offering a thoughtful and entertaining cinema experience for families and film lovers alike.

Where do these films come from?
Each year, the New York International Children’s Film Festival—an Oscar®-qualifying festival—scours the globe to find the best new films for kids and families. From thousands of submissions, the most beloved, award-winning, and audience-favorite shorts are curated into themed touring programs like Big Kid Flicks, which are then shared with audiences at independent cinemas, museums, libraries, and community centers around the country.

Shorts featured in this program:
🎞 Head in the Clouds (Belgium/France) – A dreamy animated tale about wonder and distraction
🎞 Goodbye Mamajee (France) – A poignant farewell with cultural depth
🎞 Lotus (UK) – A relatable live-action moment of decision
🎞 The Queen’s Flowers (USA) – A vibrant and lyrical animated piece
🎞 Karol, the Vampire Queen (Colombia) – A bold coming-of-age twist
🎞 Mum’s Spaghetti (UK) – An animated look at family and flavors

Presented in multiple languages with English subtitles where applicable.
Run Time: 62 minutes
Recommended for ages 8+

Doors: 7:00 PM || Film: 7:30 PM || $10 Online / $15 At The Door
Setting: Seated film screening with discussion
America’s public lands are unique in the world and a treasure owned by all Americans. Walt Dabney’s 60-minute presentation on the history of America’s public lands accurately explores the answers to many questions about our public lands in a way no one else has, including how we acquired them, why there are more public lands in the West, and why they are worth preserving.

Learn about: ⁠
– The origin story of public lands⁠
– The US Constitution and public lands⁠
– Statehood acts/state constitutions and public lands⁠
– How public lands became privately owned⁠
– Why most public lands are in the West⁠
…and SO much more! ⁠

Recorded in Moab, Utah, March 16, 2024, at a presentation to Southern Utah’s Outdoor Guides and Outfitters.
This film was made possible by Canyonlands Natural History Association.
Produced by Finley Holiday Productions for Canyonlands Natural History Association and Walt Dabney.

Doors: 4:00 PM || Show: 4:30 PM || $18 - Online // $20 - At Door
Setting and Location: Seated at the Montrose Pavilion
Limited Bar Available (cards only)

Citizen's State Bank presents:  Mountainfilm on Tour ~ Montrose!  Sunday, October 12, at the Montrose Pavilion. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.

Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit, aiming to inspire audiences through film, art, and ideas.

Mountainfilm on Tour in Montrose will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. 

The Sherbino hosts Mountainfilm on Tour in Montrose in partnership with Weehawken Creative Arts.