Federico Bertolini

Love is in the air this April at the Library of Congress theater. Eight cinematic feasts full of the ambrosia and nectar of love, overflowing with desire and longing. Some have stood the test of time, others are new courses for the table, so experiment a little and try a tasting of the wonderful films showing here in Culpeper. Located at 19053 Mount Pony Road in Culpeper, patrons must go through an airport style security check, so no large bags, food, water or weapons.

Ireland’s green beauty appears out of the mist this March at the Packard Campus Theater. A whole host of films from Eire’s rocky shores, an Elvis double feature, and live accompaniment to the tale of Christ for Easter. Come one and all to Culpeper’s hidden gem, and see film as it was meant to be seen, big as a house and on 35 mm. All films are at 7:30 p.m. and completely free. You must pass an airport style security check, so no weapons, large bags, or food and drink.

At the Library of Congress Packard Campus theatre, there is a man who drives a hundred miles a day, two times a week, for a total of 10,400 miles a year — just to see films. Who on earth could be mad enough to drive that much for movies? Well, the writer himself of course. You may ask what's so special about a federal facility dug into a hill outside Culpeper, but that's exactly why it's so unique. Buried in a town of only 20,000 people lies the cinematic cultural heritage of the United States.