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Premier Party Announced for Award-Winning Artist's Latest Video - "Nocturne"

A premier party will take place on Saturday, September 15th in Chicago to celebrate the release of her latest video "Nocturne". Ms. McGovern is an accomplished flutist, who has played numerous venues, including Carnegie Hall. The evening will include an elegant mix of food, music, and drinks with a private concert beginning at 7:00 pm. The intimate venue will include a gathering of 60 to 70 individuals, who will enjoy the musical talents of Ms. McGovern and her colleagues. The accompanying musicians will include Yana Reznik - piano, Jack Cimo - guitar, Devin Apps - Harp, and Philip Armstrong - Vocals. Guests will be treated to an eclectic mix of musical arrangements from the 1600's through the 21st Century. Read More...

12th Annual Route 66 International Film Festival

Moonlight has been added as an "Official Selection" for the 12th Annual Route 66 International Film Festival. This is a special honor because the film was selected from an international competition of filmmakers. The festival will be held on November 1-2, 2013, at the screening room adjacent to The Capitol City Bar and Grill, Springfield, Illinois. The awards ceremony will follow the films on Saturday. The screening room used to be a movie theater, and is now used for special events; it is connected to the Bar and Grill next door, so food will be easy to purchase without going outside. The theater itself has its own bar for drinks. Several other restaurants can be found within a block of the event.

2013 International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts - Los Angeles

Moonlight has been added as an "Official Selection" for the International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit IFFCA.org.

"Moonlight" Selected For Lake Michigan Film Competition

Moonlight has been added as an "Official Selection" for the Lake Michigan Film Competition at the 16th East Lansing Film Festival! The film will be screened on Sunday November 10th and an awards ceremony will be held the day prior on Saturday, November 9th at After Party at SCENE Metrospace, 110 Charles St. East Lansing, MI 48823-4343 at 10pm. For more information, please visit ELFF.com.

2013 Jaxon Film & Music Festival

Moonlight has been added as an "Official Selection" for the 2013 Jaxon Film and Music Festival. The festival will take place between September 27th and 29th. For more information, please visit their website at JaxonFilmFestival.com.

"Moonlight" & Documentary Showings

On September 14th at The Music Connection in Orland Park, IL there will be 2 showings of "Moonlight" and the "Making of Moonlight" documentary. Showtimes will be 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

A Chat With The Filmmaker

Classical TV recently interviewed Michele McGovern about her silent film, "Moonlight". Topics discussed include the origin of the film, the value of mentorship in the arts and music selection choices. Read the full interview.

A Lifetime Of Music

Clare Lane, Assistant Editor for the Orland Park Prairie News, recently wrote a piece about Michele McGovern and "Moonlight", the silent film she recently worked on in honor of her life-long friend & renowned pianist, Melody Lord. To read the article, click here.