Community Calendar

Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series continues its Fall 2026 season on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. with the documentary movie, "Ghost Elephants."

This visually stunning documentary follows National Geographic Explorers and KhoiSan master trackers in their search for an elusive Ghost Elephant herd believed to be living in a remote section of Angola. Is the Ghost Elephant the descendant of the largest land mammal ever recorded? Or is it just a myth? This gripping story features amazing cinematography of beautiful African landscapes that are best experienced on the big screen.

A complete list of the Fall 2026 film series, the campus map, parking information, and more information are available at https://www.utica.edu/film.

All films are shown at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall and are free and open to the general public.

The Smith celebrates the life and legacy of Dolly Parton with this comedy classic!

In the 1980 workplace comedy "9 to 5," newly divorced novice Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), passed-over supervisor Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and falsely maligned secretary Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton) join forces to overthrow their tyrannical, bigoted boss.

Movies at The Smith aren't just a film screening, they are an event! We love costumes, and encourage you to dress up to honor Dolly if so inclined. Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG

Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes

The Smith celebrates the life and legacy of Dolly Parton with this comedy classic!

In the 1980 workplace comedy "9 to 5," newly divorced novice Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), passed-over supervisor Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and falsely maligned secretary Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton) join forces to overthrow their tyrannical, bigoted boss.

Movies at The Smith aren't just a film screening, they are an event! We love costumes, and encourage you to dress up to honor Dolly if so inclined. Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG

Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes

The Smith celebrates the life and legacy of Dolly Parton with this comedy classic!

In the 1980 workplace comedy "9 to 5," newly divorced novice Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), passed-over supervisor Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), and falsely maligned secretary Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton) join forces to overthrow their tyrannical, bigoted boss.

Movies at The Smith aren't just a film screening, they are an event! We love costumes, and encourage you to dress up to honor Dolly if so inclined. Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG
Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, "Casino Royale" returns to the big screen worldwide this October! Come see "Casino Royale" at The Smith on James Bond Day (October 5) on our BRAND NEW 4K projector!*

After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to Le Chiffre, a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that Le Chiffre plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest “00” operative will topple the man’s organization.

Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 hours, 24 minutes
*Made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts

Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series continues its Fall 2026 season on Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. with the movie "Köln 75."

On January 24, 1975, Keith Jarrett recorded a live solo piano concert that’s sold more than 3 million copies and influenced pianists across the globe. The little-known story behind the legendary Köln Concert recording is how Vera Brandes, an enthusiastic, irrepressible 18-year concert promoter, orchestrated the event and helped rescue it from almost certain failure.

A complete list of the Fall 2026 film series, the campus map, parking information, and more are available at https://www.utica.edu/film.

All films are shown at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall and are free and open to the general public.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with one of the most iconic Indigenous films of the 90s!

From Miramax Films comes "Smoke Signals," a groundbreaking comedy-drama that stands as the first major motion picture entirely written, directed, and co-produced by Native Americans. Based on the acclaimed stories by Sherman Alexie, "Smoke Signals" is a witty, deeply moving road-trip movie about identity, family, and the power of forgiveness.

Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG-13
Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with one of the most iconic Indigenous films of the 90s!

From Miramax Films comes "Smoke Signals," a groundbreaking comedy-drama that stands as the first major motion picture entirely written, directed, and co-produced by Native Americans. Based on the acclaimed stories by Sherman Alexie, "Smoke Signals" is a witty, deeply moving road-trip movie about identity, family, and the power of forgiveness.

Remember to stop by Concessions in our beautiful lobby to purchase your fresh, delicious popcorn, and be sure to catch the vintage cartoon short screening before our feature film!

Movie Rating: Rated PG-13
Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Join Light Work UVP for "Dream Deep Enough to Remember: Screening + Q&A with Tamika Galanis," a survey of Galanis' films, including a preview of her latest, "By the Skin of Her Teeth," exploring an almost forgotten chapter of local history: Harriet Powell's escape from enslavement from Syracuse to Ontario in 1839.

The screening will be in Watson Theater, across from Light Work's galleries, and will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.

Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series concludes its Fall 2026 season on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. with the movie "To Sir, With Love."

Sidney Poitier stars in this classic drama from 1967 about an out-of-work engineer from British Guiana who takes a position as a high school teacher in London’s tough East End. Faced with a group of unruly students who have little regard for their future, he must figure out how to make them believe in themselves.

A complete list of the Fall 2026 film series, the campus map, parking information, and more information are available at https://www.utica.edu/film.

All films are shown at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall and are free and open to the general public.