The Granada Theatre Screens THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE to Commemorate Veteran's Day

To commemorate Veterans Day in Santa Barbara, The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement is pleased to partner with the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to screen Thank You For Your Service, the second installment of the "Movies That Matter with Hal Conklin" Film Series, on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 7:00pm. The evening will also feature a Q & A with Conklin, John Blankenship of the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, Director and Producer Tom Donahue and Producer Ilan Arboleda. The Granada Theatre is pleased to welcome any veteran or active military personnel attending in uniform free admission to the film.

Thank You For Your Service is an American documentary that examines the failed mental health policies of the U.S. Armed Services, and delves into the tragic consequences of their shortcomings. Thank You For Your Service focuses on the real life stories of U.S. soldiers' struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as they adjust to everyday life away from conflict. The documentary features William Rodriguez, a Santa Barbara native, and shares his struggles in returning from war.

A Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement initiative, this season's "Movies That Matter" further develops and spotlights community collaboration by featuring a local partner organization paired with each film. Representatives from these partner organizations will participate in a Q & A discussion, moderated by Conklin, about important themes from each film. Each film in the "Movies That Matter" Film Series has been carefully selected by Hal Conklin for their ability to touch the soul and draw out the best in humanity. These stories teach about forgiveness, loving others, and loving ourselves, and provide a renewed enthusiasm for living life with compassion and grace.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation honors the men and women who have served in U.S. military efforts by supporting veterans and active duty members, families and related partner organizations in the local community. PCVF was founded in 2003 by John Blankenship and Pierre Claeyssens. PCVF celebrates the vital roles played by Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century, as well as the region's proud history of service to the nation. PCVF works to uphold Pierre Claeyssens' vision that those who have served are "Never Forgotten."
Tickets range in price from $10 - $20, and are available through The Granada Theatre's Box Office - please click here to purchase or call the Box Office at (805) 899-2222. Admission is free for any active or retired military personnel attending in uniform.
To learn more about how to support The Granada Theatre, please contact Hayley Firestone Jessup, Vice President for Advancement, at 805-899-3000 or hjessup@granadasb.org. For more information, please visit www.granadasb.org.

About The Jurkowtiz Center for Community Engagement

The Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, through dialogue with community organizations, identifies unmet needs related to the performing arts, evaluates which can be addressed through current or future programs and, by appropriate fulfillment of needs, assists in establishing the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) as a valuable resource central to life in the Santa Barbara region.

Irma and Morrie Jurkowitz, one-time owners of The Granada Theatre and Tower, established the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement at the SBCPA in honor of their daughter and grandson, Debbie and Michael Nesbit, beloved mother and son who loved the performing arts and music education.

About The Granada Theatre

The SBCPA, a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort. For more information please visit www.granadasb.org.

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