38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase at Catalina Museum for Art & History

The 38th Annual Avalon Silent Film Showcase takes place on May 16 and 17, 2025, at the Catalina Museum for Art & History. The showcase features a 3-D screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) on May 16, presented by film historian Eric Kurland, followed by a screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925) on May 17, starring Lon Chaney, with a live score by composer Michael D. Mortilla. Both screenings will be accompanied by expert commentary from Randy Haberkamp, providing insights into the films' historical significance.