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The NCModernist Architecture Movie Series celebrates 15 years of
bringing visually exciting
architecture documentaries to the Triangle. Our venue is
the cherished Rialto Theatre, a beloved
cultural landmark in Raleigh's Five Points neighborhood, retaining its vintage
charm and iconic marquee since 1942. This single-screen gem champions independent, foreign, and classic films offering a classy, intimate experience. Beyond cinema, the
recently revived venue hosts live music and community events,
standing as a testament to the city's rich history and vibrant
arts scene—a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike. The Rialto is
located at 1620 Glenwood Avenue.
Sponsored by insitustudio.us, Matt Griffith and Zach Hoffman.
Tickets are $17 per person (plus small fees) at the Rialto box office.May 5, 7pm: The Donn of Tiki (100 minutes)
Doors open 545pm with a live tiki band! Tiki drinks! Tiki cups!
Come in your best Hawaiian shirt as we celebrate one of the most enjoyable artifacts of the mid-century era - the tiki bar and its creator, Donn Beach, also known as Don the Beachcomber -- but his story goes much deeper than that. He was an American maverick, constantly creating his own opportunities, reinventing himself many times over, and was well known for embellishing the details of his extraordinary life. Separating fact from exaggeration to finally tell his fascinating story: a youth spent in Jamaica, running rum during prohibition, hunting down cigars and liquor for troops in World War II, and bringing the first commercial lūau to Hawai‘i. Q&A before the show with producer Max Well. Tiki drinks will be available for sale in the bar!