Venue Directory
14 Pews
Comment on Facebook 14 Pews is a non-profit microcinema located in a white wooden church in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. We provide regular screenings of independent documentaries and feature films, along with 4 annual film festivals and several affordable film/video educational classes.
Be part of the 14 Pews Family! Come watch a film, take a class, rent out the church for a wedding or performance space. We also encourage folks to submit your films for programming, sign up for membership or just drop by to say hello.
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At-a-
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Contact Info
14 Pews
800 Aurora Street
Houston, TX 77009
Phone: 281.888.9677 | Email |
Official Website
Admission:
Price of admission is $10 and for members it's $5
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Map
Full map and directions
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Parking Info
Free parking available
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Accessibility Services
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Technical Specs
1 performance (3 hrs or less inside church) : $325
Each hour after 3 hours is: $75 per hour
If you want our art off the walls there is a $50 fee to remove all art and store until your event is over and then set back up
renting the backyard (this is in addition to the church rental) : $150
renting the kitchen and living room (this is in addition to the church rental) : $250
Rental Rate must include performer's set-up and clean-up time
If you want 14 Pews to set-up payment method through our Merchant Services account, there will be a 10% charge per ticket, which will cover State Tax, Merchant Services and Wells Fargo fees
our HD projector is Mitsubushi XD400U
we can screen Blu-ray, HD and standard dvds
our sound board can have 3 mics
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Upcoming Events
| 05/24/13 |
Cinemom Screening: Circus Dreams
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
May 24, 2013
14 Pews presents Cinemom Screenings. Starting April 19th we plan to address the needs of parents with small kids by showing on Friday afternoons a screening specifically for parents and babies!
14 Pews will have a special parent-baby screening every Friday afternoon at 1PM. The movie theatre will be specially adapted for this purpose. One ticket will entitle you to two seats, the lights will be kept on dim (rather than totally out) so that you can still...
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| 05/25/13 |
Circus Dreams
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
May 25, 2013
14 Pews presents Circus Dreams.
Circus Dreams documents a year in the life of Circus Smirkus, one of the best traveling youth circuses in the world.
The vibrant feature documentary immerses viewers into the lives of the 12 to 18 year old performers, capturing their intense work ethic, passion for performance, deep friendships and budding loves.
With a heartwarming story and great characters, Circus Dreams is an inspiring testament to...
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06/01/13- 07/18/13 |
Lynn Lane: Kinetic Art
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 1-July 18, 2013
14 Pews presents the Lynn Lane: Kinetic Art. Lynn Lane’s new art show explores the dancer as kinetic sculpture.
Internationally acclaimed photographer/artist Lynn Lane’s new body of work will be shown at 14 Pews, an art house located at 800 Aurora Street, Houston, TX. The exhibition will be held from June 1- July 18, 2013 with an opening reception held on June 1st from 6-8 pm, where Cressandra Thibodeaux,...
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| 06/07/13 |
A Place at the Table (fundraiser)
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 7, 2013
14 Pews presents A Place at the Table. Tonight is a mini-fundraiser where half the proceeds will go to THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK & FOOD NOT BOMBS.
Fifty million people in the U.S.—one in four children—don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food...
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| 06/08/13 |
Tampopo (& Ramen Tasting fundraiser)
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 8, 2013
14 Pews presents Tampopo (& fundraiser). This is a fundraiser for the H-Town Multicultural Film Festival. Come join us for an award-winning movie and afterwards delicious Ramen Tasting sponsored by the Japanese Ramen Club - Ramen in Common and Houston Sushi Club!
The sophomore directorial effort from ill-fated Japanese filmmaker Juzo Itami, Tampopo is an off-beat comedy featuring several intersecting stories all related to...
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| 06/09/13 |
Señorita Cinema 2013: Matinee Magic - Homebound
14 Pews
Presented by Señorita Cinema
at 14 Pews
June 9, 2013
Señorita Cinema is all grown up this year, presenting Señorita Cinema 2013 - three action-packed nights of Latina independent film to three different and exciting venues in Houston. In addition, for the first time, the festival this year includes a video workshop and a community bazaar of artisans and organizations. With the support of The Idea Fund and a grant from Neighborhood Centers, the festival has been able to reach new...
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| 06/22/13 |
Babe and Ricky's Inn (film screening & after party)
14 Pews
Presented by Our Image Film and Arts Group
at 14 Pews
June 22, 2013
Our Image Film and Arts Group and 14 Pews present a screening of Babe and Ricky's Inn (film screening & after party) at 14 Pews Theatre, 800 Aurora St, Houston, TX 77009. Saturday, June 22, 2013. Skype discussion with the director after the screeing. After-party at theatre outside patio with complimentary wine, beer, appetizers, and of course, the Blues included in your ticket price. {After-party ends at 10:30pm}.
Ramin Namin, director
runtime: 90...
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| 06/24/13 |
Hey Bartender
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 24, 2013
14 Pews presents Hey Bartender.
HEY BARTENDER tells the story of how the renaissance of the bartender comes to be in the era of the craft cocktail. The documentary focuses on two bartenders trying to achieve their dreams through the world of bartending.
After being injured a Marine turns his goals to becoming a rock star bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A former bank executive who bought the corner bar in his hometown struggles to keep it...
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venue to verify the information.
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
| 05/24/13 |
Cinemom Screening: Circus Dreams
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
May 24, 2013
14 Pews presents Cinemom Screenings. Starting April 19th we plan to address the needs of parents with small kids by showing on Friday afternoons a screening specifically for parents and babies!
14 Pews will have a special parent-baby screening every Friday afternoon at 1PM. The movie theatre will be specially adapted for this purpose. One ticket will entitle you to two seats, the lights will be kept on dim (rather than totally out) so that you can still...
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| 05/25/13 |
Circus Dreams
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
May 25, 2013
14 Pews presents Circus Dreams.
Circus Dreams documents a year in the life of Circus Smirkus, one of the best traveling youth circuses in the world.
The vibrant feature documentary immerses viewers into the lives of the 12 to 18 year old performers, capturing their intense work ethic, passion for performance, deep friendships and budding loves.
With a heartwarming story and great characters, Circus Dreams is an inspiring testament to...
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06/01/13- 07/18/13 |
Lynn Lane: Kinetic Art
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 1-July 18, 2013
14 Pews presents the Lynn Lane: Kinetic Art. Lynn Lane’s new art show explores the dancer as kinetic sculpture.
Internationally acclaimed photographer/artist Lynn Lane’s new body of work will be shown at 14 Pews, an art house located at 800 Aurora Street, Houston, TX. The exhibition will be held from June 1- July 18, 2013 with an opening reception held on June 1st from 6-8 pm, where Cressandra Thibodeaux,...
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| 06/07/13 |
A Place at the Table (fundraiser)
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 7, 2013
14 Pews presents A Place at the Table. Tonight is a mini-fundraiser where half the proceeds will go to THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK & FOOD NOT BOMBS.
Fifty million people in the U.S.—one in four children—don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush examine the issue of hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food...
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| 06/08/13 |
Tampopo (& Ramen Tasting fundraiser)
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 8, 2013
14 Pews presents Tampopo (& fundraiser). This is a fundraiser for the H-Town Multicultural Film Festival. Come join us for an award-winning movie and afterwards delicious Ramen Tasting sponsored by the Japanese Ramen Club - Ramen in Common and Houston Sushi Club!
The sophomore directorial effort from ill-fated Japanese filmmaker Juzo Itami, Tampopo is an off-beat comedy featuring several intersecting stories all related to...
|
| 06/09/13 |
Señorita Cinema 2013: Matinee Magic - Homebound
14 Pews
Presented by Señorita Cinema
at 14 Pews
June 9, 2013
Señorita Cinema is all grown up this year, presenting Señorita Cinema 2013 - three action-packed nights of Latina independent film to three different and exciting venues in Houston. In addition, for the first time, the festival this year includes a video workshop and a community bazaar of artisans and organizations. With the support of The Idea Fund and a grant from Neighborhood Centers, the festival has been able to reach new...
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| 06/22/13 |
Babe and Ricky's Inn (film screening & after party)
14 Pews
Presented by Our Image Film and Arts Group
at 14 Pews
June 22, 2013
Our Image Film and Arts Group and 14 Pews present a screening of Babe and Ricky's Inn (film screening & after party) at 14 Pews Theatre, 800 Aurora St, Houston, TX 77009. Saturday, June 22, 2013. Skype discussion with the director after the screeing. After-party at theatre outside patio with complimentary wine, beer, appetizers, and of course, the Blues included in your ticket price. {After-party ends at 10:30pm}.
Ramin Namin, director
runtime: 90...
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| 06/24/13 |
Hey Bartender
14 Pews
Presented by 14 Pews
at 14 Pews
June 24, 2013
14 Pews presents Hey Bartender.
HEY BARTENDER tells the story of how the renaissance of the bartender comes to be in the era of the craft cocktail. The documentary focuses on two bartenders trying to achieve their dreams through the world of bartending.
After being injured a Marine turns his goals to becoming a rock star bartender at the best cocktail bar in the world. A former bank executive who bought the corner bar in his hometown struggles to keep it...
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Past
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Facility
Information
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The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.
Rental Contact Information
Rental Contact Phone: 281.888.9677
Rental Contact Email: info@14pews.com
Rental Information Website: http://14pews.org/pages/performance_space_79.asp
General Information
Parking Info: Free parking available
Union Affliations: None
Beer / Wine Permitted: No
Liquor Permitted: No
Food Permitted: Yes
Catering Services allowed: Yes
Catering Services available: Yes
Support Staff available: Yes
Crew(s) provided / fees: Please look under pricing.
Insurance Required: Yes
Insurance Provided: Yes
Security Personnel Required: No
Box Office: Yes
Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Please contact JCC for more information.
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Facility Information
Seating (range): 1 - 99
Lighting Available: No
Sound System Available: Yes
Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): Sound board with 3 microphones
Audio Recording Available: No
Reception Area: Yes
Loading Dock: No
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Accessibility Services
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Pricing
Specify breakdown of rates: 1 performance (3 hrs or less inside church) : $325 Each hour after 3 hours is: $75 per hour If you want our art off the walls there is a $50 fee to remove all art and store until your event is over and then set back up renting the backyard (this is in addition to the church rental) : $150 renting the kitchen and living room (this is in addition to the church rental) : $250 Rental Rate must include performer's set-up and clean-up time
Non-profit Rates: No
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Additional Documents
Technical_facilitites_description.pdf