Louise Brooks centenary

This year marks the Louise Brooks centenary. The dancer and
actress was born on November 14, 1906 in Cherryvale, Kansas.
The anniversary of Brooks' birth will be celebrated by the release
of a new DVD and a new book, a museum exhibit, screenings,
and other events held across the United States and Europe.
February 7, 2006: Kino will release Prix de BeautŽ (1930) on
DVD. This marks the French film's first commercial release on
disc in the United States. (more info)
February 11, 2006: "Silent Star: Louise Brooks in Photographs"
will be shown at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Buffalo,
New York.

Spring 2006: The Rochester Historical Society will screen a
Brooks' film in Rochester, New York. Local film critic Jack Garner
will give introductory remarks. Details to come.

May, 2006: A celebration of Brooks' 100th birthday, sponsored by
the Cherryvale Chamber of Commerce, will take place in
Cherryvale, Kansas. Details to come.

Spring 2006: Screening of a newly restored version of Pandora's
Box in New York City. Details to come.

August 2006: "New Histories of Photography 11: Louise Brooks
and the New Woman in Weimar Cinema" opens at the George
Eastman House in Rochester, New York. Details to come.

August 2006: The Louise Brooks Society celebrates 11 years
online. Special biographical content will be added to the site to
mark the occassion.
October 3 - 8, 2006: SEDICICORTO International Film Festival
Forl" in Italy takes place. A special category this year includes
films relating to Louise Brooks. (more info)
October 10, 2006: Rizzoli will publish Peter Cowie's new pictorial
on the actress, Louise Brooks: Lulu Forever. (more info)
November 2006: An event to celebrate the publication of Peter
Cowie's new book will take place in San Francisco. Details to
come.

November 14, 2006: Louise Brooks was born 100 years ago on
this day in Cherryvale, Kansas. Happy Birthday!

December 8, 2006: "New Histories of Photography 11: Louise
Brooks and the New Woman in Weimar Cinema" opens at the
International Center of Photography in New York City. The exhibit
runs through February 25, 2007. Details to come.
Rumours have it that even more happenings, not listed here, are
in the works! The LBS would be interested in hearing from
anyone who might know of other events. Please email the LBS.