Arts commission, library will continue film series

The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the East Brunswick Library will continue their jointly sponsored art film festival with a showing of Lust for Life starring Kirk Douglas at 7:30 p.m. on March 18 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center.

The film, which tells the story artist of Vincent Van Gogh, is rated PG-13. Running time is 122 minutes.

Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Future films in the series will include:

• Hilary and Jackie — the story of two musically gifted sisters, one of whom has a fatal illness (rated R), April 8.

• Music of the Heart — starring Meryl Streep as a teacher who creates a music program in East Harlem, N.Y. (rated PG), June 17, rescheduled from Feb. 18.

For details, call (732) 390-6797.