Eleanor Stacey

Eleanor Stacey

COLUMN: June at The Civic: Movies and more

This is a busy month at the Civic Theatre. We have a wide array of film offerings coming up, with some really good titles in the works.

Eleanor Stacey
Eleanor Stacey

COLUMN: Martha and the evolution of cultural connection

I met Martha Coigney while in my first full-time job out of grad school, working in fundraising at Theatre Communications Group.

Eleanor Stacey
The Civic Theatre’s Jason Asbell (left) is a huge Coen brothers fan

COLUMN: Friends, Romans, starlets, lend me your ears

It’s been a big week at the Civic Theatre — we’re in the throes of getting ready for our annual Oscar Gala Saturday night.

The Civic Theatre’s Jason Asbell (left) is a huge Coen brothers fan
COLUMN: Become a tourist in your own town

COLUMN: Become a tourist in your own town

I have always appreciated that our weather in Nelson tends to be a bit like that of Camelot — four rather perfectly even seasons.

COLUMN: Become a tourist in your own town
COLUMN: Christmas is in our hearts — and on the big screen

COLUMN: Christmas is in our hearts — and on the big screen

Charlie Brown meets Santa at the Civic on Saturday.

COLUMN: Christmas is in our hearts — and on the big screen
Eleanor Stacey explained to her daughter that the letters ER on the curtain of the Royal Theatre stand for Elizabeth and Regina.

Making memories at the Civic

Columnist Eleanor Stacey brings us a poignant story of a mother-and daughter outing to the theatre.

Eleanor Stacey explained to her daughter that the letters ER on the curtain of the Royal Theatre stand for Elizabeth and Regina.
Camilla Tilling as Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro

COLUMN: Upcoming Oscar-worthy plots … in opera

Columnist Eleanor Stacey on the opulent world of opera on film.

Camilla Tilling as Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro
COLUMN: Once upon a time there was a town in the mountains …

COLUMN: Once upon a time there was a town in the mountains …

Civic Theatre manager Eleanor Stacey on why being a member of the theatre society is good for you.

COLUMN: Once upon a time there was a town in the mountains …
COLUMN: Say hello to summer with The Civic

COLUMN: Say hello to summer with The Civic

The Civic Theatre's Eleanor Stacey's eloquent column about all the unique civic theatre events for summer.

COLUMN: Say hello to summer with The Civic
COLUMN: Just in case we forgot to tell you

COLUMN: Just in case we forgot to tell you

Columnist Eleanor Stacey invites you to bring your baby to the movies.

COLUMN: Just in case we forgot to tell you
Juliette Binoche stars in Clouds of Sils Maria.

COLUMN: The Thursday night private reserve

"Many large theatres don’t offer films like Clouds of Sils Maria — they wouldn’t ever try."

Juliette Binoche stars in Clouds of Sils Maria.
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