Tambakos Programs
Welcome to the Tambakos Programs at Merrimack College
The Tambakos Film Collection and the Tambakos Classic Film Series at Merrimack College commemorate the life and passion of alumnus Demmy (Peter) Tambakos '74. At the time of his accidental death, Tambakos was an aspiring screenwriter.
To commemorate his friend and colleague, playwright and actor George Furth donated his extensive film collection and an endowment fund to the College. Furth has enjoyed a successful career in Hollywood and on Broadway. He is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and has received two Tony awards.
The Tambakos Classic Film Series and The International Film Series
The Tambakos Film Collection proudly presents a series of classic Hollywood films as part of the Rogers Center for the Arts programming. Approximately 12 films are screened each year, and are preceded by commentary provided by film expert Arny Klayman. These films are open to the public and are free of charge.
To complement the Classic Film Series, the Tambakos Film Collection also co-sponsors with the Girard School of Business and International Commerce a series of International Films. This series is designed to introduce to the students of Merrimack College and the surrounding community to the wonderful world of films from a variety of cultures.
Advisory Board
George Furth, Honorary Chair
Actor and member of the Motion Picture Academy Screenwriter and winner of two Tonys and an Olivier Award
Kevin Salemme
Media Services Director, McQuade Library, Merrimack College B.A., Merrimack College; B.F.A., Art Institute of Boston; M.L.A., Harvard University
Peter Waldron
Director of Arts Programming, Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, B.F.A.; M.F.A., New York University; M.A., Goucher College
Tambakos Film Series
All Films are open to the public and are free of charge.
Expert commentary starts at 6:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7:00 p.m.
July 23, 2008 "Dinner at Eight"
August 6, 2008 "The Women"
August 20, 2008 "The Lady Eve"
September 10, 2008 "Sullivan's Travels"
September 24, 2008 "A Night at the Opera"
October 1, 2008 "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles"
October 22, 2008 "To Be and To Have"
October 24, 2008 "Red Heroine"
October 29, 2008 "Bride of Frankenstein"
November 5, 2008 "L'Auberge Espagnole"
January 28, 2009 "The Band's Visit"
February 4, 2009 "Vertigo"
February 18, 2009 "Turtles can Fly"
March 4, 2009 "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"
March 11, 2009 "Talk to Her"
April 1, 2009 "Kiss Me Kate"
Peter Waldron
Director of Arts Programming
peter.waldron@merrimack.edu