ArtsFarmington is pleased to start off 2026 by presenting a Silent Film Comedy Festival with Doug Protsik on "Old Time Piano". This is the 100th anniversary of the release of the classic, all-time-favorite, full feature silent film, “The General”, with Buster Keaton. The festival features classic 20-minute shorts, “two reelers”, featuring Buster Keaton and others. These 20-minute shorts, a success in their own right, propelled the likes of Buster Keaton into the era of the feature length film. A vote at the end will establish the “best film” in the eyes of the audience!

The Festival will be on Sunday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Emery Arts Center, University of Maine at Farmington. The suggested adult adult admission is $20, more if you can, less if you can’t. All welcome, no one is turned away. Free for UMF students and for youth 18 and under through our Arts Inspire Youth program.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or through our website at artsfarmington.org.

ArtsFarmington is an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington.