The Mizel Arts and Culture Center's 16th Annual Jewish Film Festival

Tonight is the opening for The Mizel Arts and Culture Center's 16th annual Jewish Film Festival. Hosting movies in English, Hebrew, and German; the 22 films range from documentaries, shorts, slasher flicks, and historical figure. Pre movie parties are being held at the Phillips Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center and the movies are being shown at the Denver Film Center.

The opening festivities, starting at 5:15 tonight, include a presentation of a MACC Cultural Achievement Award to former MACC art director and the current festival chairwoman, Sharon Habor. A buffet and bar will be available, and live jazz by the Keith Oxman Trio will provide atmosphere for the pre party. The screening of Restoration will begin at 7:30 and 7:45 at the DFC.

For more information on the movies and their times be sure to visit the center's website. Six of the movies are already sold out. And last year all eighteen did, so be sure to get your tickets whilst they are available.