Celebrate the legacy of The Beatles with a one-of-a-kind event in Coronado!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with rare memorabilia, film tributes, and expert insights as we honor the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary San Diego concert and the cinematic milestone of HELP! — all culminating in a special SiriusXM-hosted documentary conversation with Sir Paul McCartney. Historian and CIFF Program partner, Tim Reid has once again delivered a tremendous event that weaves Coronado/San Diego history with Hollywood and celebrity moments celebrating the rich legacy that defines our City.

THIS SCREENING IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Programming at the Winn Room in the Coronado Public Library has been underwritten by the generosity of The Auen Foundation

Saturday, November 8, 2025  
John D. Spreckels Hospitality Center

BE A PART OF THE ACTION
Step into the story of Coronado’s cinematic legacy with Scenes & Sips, an elegant progressive tasting event set along our celebrated Avenue of the Stars. From 4:00–6:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, guests will embark on a flavorful stroll down Orange Avenue, where each star on the sidewalk honors an individual with real ties to Coronado’s rich film and cultural history.

THE SCENE

Your evening begins at our Hospitality Center, where CinePass pickup will be available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 8th The CinePass is your exclusive guide to the event — complete with a map of all participating stops on the back, ensuring you don’t miss a single taste along the way.

With CinePass in hand, you’ll set off on a curated tasting tour, enjoying bites and sips from celebrated local restaurants and purveyors. Each stop has been carefully chosen to complement the spirit of Coronado’s cinematic legacy. As you walk among the names that have graced both Coronado and the silver screen, you’ll enjoy a golden-hour celebration of community, cuisine, and cultural tradition.

Scenes & Sips is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

WORLD PREMIERE | Exclusive 

Aaron Davidman, writer-director debuting his first feature film

Joshua Close (Killers of the Flower Moon) stars in the film as a U.S. soldier struggling to make sense of civilian life when he is confronted with the complexities of gun violence in America. Film Executive producers are Davidman, Lisa Bruce (The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour), David Oyelowo (Selma, The Water Man) and Dylan Kussman (Wrestling Jerusalem). Marcus Gardley (What’s Going On, The Color Purple) served as consulting producer.

Q&A with the filmmakers will immediately follow the film:

Aaron Davidman - Writer/Director
Lisa Bruce - Executive Producer
Joshua Close - Actor (Lead)
Gilbert Owuor - Actor
Mike Martin - Blacksmith

Stories of innovation driving real-world solutions for wildlife, habitats, and our planet.  An eye-opening collection of short films that highlight the urgent need to protect our planet’s wildlife and natural habitats.

The films included in this showcase are:

Ramfy: The Pangolin in My Bedroom,

Wild Hope: Building for Birds

Wild Hope: Significant Otter

The Everglades: Beneath the Surface.

Screening followed by a Roundtable Conversation led by Ricky Rhodes and Filmmakers.

Exclusive Trailer for new series: Impossible Cleanups is a documentary series about a team of explorers, engineers, and scientists who expedition to remote, extreme places to invent new solutions for impossible challenges. Season 1 will debut on a streaming platform in Spring, 2026.