Northern Michigan University’s music department will host “A Brief Introduction to Don Quixote,” a lecture introduction to the plotline and music of the upcoming NMU Siril Cinema Series screening of the American Ballet Theatre’s production. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in room 319 of the Russell Thomas Fine Arts building. It is free and pizza will be provided.

The screening of the film will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Forest Roberts Theatre. It is free for NMU students, faculty and staff with ID and youth ages 18 and under. Admission for the general public is $10.