It will be hosted by Stephen Bogart, son of Bogart and Lauren Bacall, and will feature film critic Leonard Maltin as a special guest. The release notes "it is the only event of its kind to be sanctioned by the Bogart estate and is produced in partnership with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce." You can even take a ride on the original African Queen! Here are more details:
"Events are scheduled to kick off Thursday evening with a cocktail reception hosted by Bogart and Maltin at Key Largo’s Murray Nelson Cultural Center, mile marker (MM) 102, followed by an outdoor waterfront screening of the Bogie and Bacall classic, Key Largo.
"The festival is to feature screenings of Bogart films and other classics from the film noir genre. Attendees are to enjoy in-theater showings, as well as screenings held outdoors under the stars in Key Largo’s balmy subtropical climate.
"Other attractions include cruises on the original, century-old African Queen, the boat used in the Bogart film of the same name. Registered as a national historic site, the vessel was relaunched in 2012 following a $70,000 restoration.
"Attendees can party like characters in their favorite films at the Casablanca-themed Bogart Ball planned for Saturday, May 4, at the Hilton Key Largo Resort, MM 97, and hosted by Stephen Bogart. The evening gala includes a red carpet cocktail reception in a casino setting, a three-course dinner with a Moroccan-themed menu and dancing Maltin is scheduled to speak about Bogart’s contribution to the film noir genre. Tickets are $175 per person.
Tickets to individual screenings are $10 each. Tickets to double-feature presentations are $20 per person. Visit www.bogartfilmfestival.com to purchase tickets or reserve space on an African Queen excursion. Just to whet your appetite, here's the Key Largo trailer:
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