AV CLUB @ The Barnacle

AV CLUB is an ongoing program of curated 16mm short film screenings designed to provoke discussion, create awareness of unique library resources held by the Special Collections Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System and generate enthusiasm for learning and research. Tonight: a lineup of films inspired by The Barnacle, the 19th-century home of Ralph Monroe and the oldest house in Miami-Dade County still standing in its original location. We will watch: "Coconut Grove" (1974) a documentary produced by the Junior League of Miami and written by historian Arva Moore Parks. The film uses still photographs interspersed with live-action shots to show the history, identity, and development of this community on the bay. "Wind" (1973) an animated fantasy film by Ron Tunis which depicts a child's first discovery of wind. "Two balls of wool" (1962) a Czech stop-motion puppet film in which the objects on a sewing table come to life. Vincent Nastasi, museum registrar at The Barnacle Historic State Park, will offer a guided tour of the library exhibit space and give unique insights into the collection. Attendees will have the opportunity to craft their own paper windsock. For this outdoor event, it is recommended that attendees bring blankets or lawn seating. Doors will open at 6pm; films will start at 7pm. Parking is available across Main Highway in the Playhouse Lot.