Screen Scene: Hank Williams biopic opens in Wichita; Tallgrass fundraiser at Abode

Special events

▪  “Shaken Not Stirred” – The Tallgrass Film Association’s annual James Bond-themed fundraiser will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas.

The event features a cocktail competition with attendees voting for their favorite libation. Participating are representatives from the Anchor, Harvest, Larkspur, the Monarch, Mort’s, Newport Grill and Public at the Brickyard. There will also be a cigar tent by the Humidor East, music by DJ Carbon, food from the Flying Stove and more.

Tickets are $65 ($20 of which is a tax-deductible donation to Tallgrass). To purchase, go to www.tallgrassfilmfest.com.

Best bets opening Friday

▪  “I Saw the Light” – The story of legendary country-western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), following his rise to fame and its tragic effect on his health and personal life.

▪ “Eye in the Sky” – Complications arise when a colonel (Helen Mirren) orders a drone missile strike to take out a group of terrorists in Kenya.

Also opening Friday

▪ “God’s Not Dead 2” – Sequel to the faith-based 2014 hit, about a high school teacher who fights for the right to discuss Jesus in her classroom.

▪  “Meet the Blacks” – Mike Epps stars in this comedy about a family that moves to Beverly Hills on the same day that all crime becomes legal for a 12-hour period.

This story was originally published March 31, 2016 at 3:13 PM with the headline "Screen Scene: Hank Williams biopic opens in Wichita; Tallgrass fundraiser at Abode."