About this Event
After catching a sneak preview of , a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon, the world's most famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci, has something to say.
Leonardo da Vinci, played by Gregory DeCandia, is sailing across the Atlantic to celebrate his new-found fame and challenge your knowledge of the archetypal Renaissance Man.
Leonardo has curated an entertaining and irreverent night of "trivia with a twist" to ensure that folks know all about his enduring contributions to science, technology and the humanities.
Each round of trivia will consist of tests of intellect, creativity challenges (led by artist Justin Ayala) and tantalizing toasts – all bound to test what you thought you knew about da Vinci.
No artistic or trivia experience required, but all participants must be 21 years or older.
is a series of events presented by WITF that celebrate Leonardo da Vinci's lasting impact as an artist, inventor and innovator. Events include 12 free Art Workshops for adults throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Bringing da Vinci to Life culminates on November 2 with a free community exhibit and preview screening of LEONARDO DA VINCI, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.
LEONARDO DA VINCI, a two-part, four-hour documentary, premieres on WITF TV and the PBS app on November 18 & 19 at 8pm.
Bringing da Vinci to Life is presented by WITF and supported by our partners:
is a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon. Written by David McMahon and Sarah Burns. Produced by Sarah Burns, David McMahon, Ken Burns and Tim McAleer. Edited by K.A. Miille and Woody Richman. Cinematography by Buddy Squires. Narrated by Keith David. The voice of Leonardo is read by the Italian actor Adriano Giannini. The musician and composer Caroline Shaw wrote and recorded original music for the film performed by Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion and Roomful of Teeth. The executive in charge for WETA is John F. Wilson. Executive producer is Ken Burns.
Corporate funding for was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Caroland Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sign of the Buck - Gettysburg, 29 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, United States
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