The first Friday of each month, the Wildling Art Museum in Los Olivos, a museum devoted to the art of America’s wilderness, screens notable films about nature or art and invites the public to come see them free of charge. The Museum also provides free popcorn and cookies, wine, water, and soft drinks. Reservations are not required, but space is limited and seats are available on a first come, first served basis.

The Free Friday Flicks are underwritten by a generous grant from The Valley Foundation.

This landmark public television series, produced by KOCE TV Foundation in 1996, documents the story of California art from statehood in 1850 to the beginning of the Depression in 1930. The narration, illustrated by original works of art from many California museums, features interviews with respected art historians: Bill Gerdts, Wanda Corn, Harvey Jones, and Jean Stern among others. Each program lasts 29 minutes. Part I: “Awakening in the North” traces the development of art communities in San Francisco and Monterey, and Part II: “The Rise of Impressionism in Southern California” reviews the coloristic explorations of the “plein air” painters of the early 20th century.

The movie began at 7:30 p.m. and was shown at the Wildling Art Museum’s administrative offices, 2948 Nojoqui Street, Suite 4. For more information or directions, call 688-1082.