Closing the Palms Playhouse - World Premiere 4 pm & 7 pm Sunday June 4th

Alvin Remmers is a Davis, California-based documentary filmmaker.

Alvin Remmers

<CENTER>Closing the Palms Playhouse - The End of an Era in Davis</CENTER>
This is the WORLD PREMIERE of a documentary film about the Palms Playhouse, the Davis, California-located theater in the rough - housed in an old barn - that became a legendary roots music venue. Filmed in 2002, 2008 and 2015-16, plus archival footage, the film traces the Palms' history - how the place came about, organically grown out of the incredible energies of a troupe of creative artists known as the Bad Actors, to the dynamics of its gradual evolution from musical farces and Shakespeare to presenting national and international touring bands and performers. Its 28-year history includes over 2,000 shows featuring blues, folk, Celtic, swing, bluegrass, and more. Interviews with Palms founder Linda McDonagh, original Bad Actors members, long-time manager Dave Fleming, musicians who appeared on its legendary stage, and many Valley patrons share their fond recollections and stories. The film also chronicles the last two months of the Palms' existence - filmed in July and August of 2002 - in musical performances from a star-studded lineup, and interviews capturing the raw emotions of the performers and patrons as the clock ticks down on the old barn. 
Davis is celebrating its cityhood Centennial this year, and for well over a quarter of those hundred years the Palms Playhouse was a fixture of the City's and Central Valley's cultural landscape. This film celebrates those good times. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Davis Media Access.