🔥📖 Hold on to your hats folks! In Spectacular Wickedness by Emily Epstein Landau examines the social history of this famed district by looking at prostitution through the lens of patriarchy and demonstrates how gendered racial ideologies proved crucial to the remaking of southern society in the aftermath of the Civil War. In doing so, […]
Step back into the Progressive Era with Shanna Jones for our annual Good Friday (on Saturday) presentation! Discover the powerful women’s groups that helped spark a nationwide reform movement—and how their efforts reshaped places like Miss Laura’s. It’s a fascinating look at the forces that changed history, challenged norms, and left a lasting mark on […]
Pandora’s Box (1929) is a groundbreaking German silent film directed by G. W. Pabst and starring Louise Brooks as Lulu, a free-spirited woman whose refusal to conform to social norms leads to obsession, scandal, and tragedy. Celebrated for its bold themes of sexuality, gender, and class, the film remains a landmark of early cinema and […]
Finishing up the amazing read! Spectacular Wickedness by Emily Epstein Landau examines the social history of this famed district by looking at prostitution through the lens of patriarchy and demonstrates how gendered racial ideologies proved crucial to the remaking of southern society in the aftermath of the Civil War. In doing so, she reveals that […]
Diary of a Lost Girl (1929), directed by G. W. Pabst and starring Louise Brooks, follows Thymiane, a young woman cast out after becoming pregnant and deemed “immoral” by her family and society. Sent through reformatories and exploitation, her story exposes the cruelty, hypocrisy, and double standards imposed on women. The film is a powerful […]
Ready to refresh your wardrobe without spending a fortune? Bring your gently loved clothing to Miss Laura's on July 14th or July 18th from Noon–3 PM and discover some new-to-you treasures! $1 cash donation at the doorLeave a little, take a littleHelp keep clothing out of landfills and support our community Any unclaimed items will […]
Ready to refresh your wardrobe without spending a fortune? Bring your gently loved clothing to Miss Laura's on July 14th or July 18th from Noon–3 PM and discover some new-to-you treasures! $1 cash donation at the doorLeave a little, take a littleHelp keep clothing out of landfills and support our community Any unclaimed items will […]
Ready to refresh your wardrobe without spending a fortune? Bring your gently loved clothing to Miss Laura's on July 14th or July 18th from Noon–3 PM and discover some new-to-you treasures! $1 cash donation at the doorLeave a little, take a littleHelp keep clothing out of landfills and support our community Any unclaimed items will […]
Step into the shadows of the Paris Opera House for a night of haunting beauty and timeless terror. Join us for a special screening of the silent horror classic Phantom of the Opera (1925), starring the legendary Lon Chaney as the mysterious and unforgettable Phantom. Beneath the grand stage, a disfigured musical genius lurks in […]
Something ancient is stirring… and it’s coming to the screen. Join us on October 2, 2026 at 6 PM for a chilling screening of Nosferatu (1922), the groundbreaking silent horror masterpiece directed by F. W. Murnau. An unauthorized adaptation of Dracula, this eerie classic introduces audiences to the unforgettable Count Orlok—a haunting figure whose arrival […]