Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Arts Center presents two events for the public in which to participate, including an interactive Film Festival, and Arts Center Director Larry Kopp’s presentation on Opera.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Kopp said in the new Arts & Humanities Series, he will host three sessions on Mozart’s classic opera, The Magic Flute, as he explores the language, context, and plot of the tale, allowing participants to enjoy the opera more fully.

The presentations will be Tuesdays: September 26 – October 10, 2017, from 5:30-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Jamestown Arts Center.

The cost of participation will include a trip to the Century 10 Theater in Fargo to view an HD simulcast of the Metropolitan Opera of New York City, with incredible close up views of the stage and high definition audio and video, which Kopp explained is “Better than a front row seat.”

The simulcast will be shown October 14, 2017 at 12:55 a.m.

Kopp said another Manhattan Short Film Festival will be available at the Arts Center the week of September 28-October 8, 2017, when Jamestown film-goers will unite with 100,000 film-lovers in 75 countries September 29 and 30 at 7-p.m., to screen and then vote on 10, ten minute films.

Viewers worldwide will be the judges, as they fill out a voting ballot, for the Best Film and Best Actor.

During our interview, Kopp said the Arts Center’s Arts After School program is filled, however a waiting list has been established.

He added the Arts Center will hold classes in knitting on Mondays October 2-16, 2017.

He pointed out that the Hansen Arts Park in Downtown Jamestown continues to draw individuals and families noting a recent sidewalk chalk presentation.

He said performers may present programs now at the Arts Park, by contacting the Jamestown Arts Center, as he anticipates performances stepping up next year.

The Arts Center has more information on presentations and classes by calling 701-251-2496.

On line www.jamestownarts.com