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Cary, North Carolina: Movies by Moonlight Returns to Koka Booth Ampitheater

By on June 3, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Cary, North CarolinaIn what has become a popular summer favorite, “Movies by Moonlight” Series will return to the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in for another stellar season presented by WakeMed.

On Thursday nights from June through August movie buffs are invited to attend this family-friendly event that provides the perfect opportunity and atmosphere to sit back, relax and enjoy the stars of the big screen under the stars at one of the region’s most popular venues. Patrons can bring a blanket or chair as Booth Amphitheater’s spacious lawn is turned in to an outdoor movie theater.

Tickets are a mere $3 for adults and kids age 12 and under get in for free. Venue Gates/Box Office Open at 7pm and the movies start at dusk. Cash only.

Seventy-five cents from each ticket sold is donated to the Just For Kids Kampaign at WakeMed.

Patrons are allowed to bring in picnics on these special family nights so plan on making “Movies by Moonlight” part of your summer schedule.

2009 Movies By Moonlight Schedule

6/4- Quantum of Solace – PG13
6/11 – Kung Fu Panda – PG
6/18 – Moonstruck – PG
6/25 – Made of Honor – PG 13
7/2 – Wait Until Dark – Not Rated
7/9 – He’s Just Not That Into You – PG 13
7/16 – Twilight – PG 13
7/30 – Blades of Glory – PG-13
8/6 – Mama Mia – PG 13
8/13 – Tale of Despereaux – G

Source: http://www.boothamphitheatre.com/movies.htm

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Open Air Movies Abound in Charlotte this Summer

By on May 31, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Catch These Free Outdoor Movie Festivals

Outdoor Movies in Charlotte, North Carolina East on the Green: Free movie and popcorn at Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idelwild Road North. The eclectic event also includes gospel singing and wrestling (!). 5-9 p.m. on May 29. www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Facilities/Recreation+Centers/Albemarle.htm

Free Movies at Regal Cinemas: Selected G and PG movies start at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday June 16-Aug. 13 at the following theaters: Stonecrest Stadium 22 & IMAX, Starlight Stadium 14, and Arboretum Stadium. Seating is first-come, first-served. www.regmovies.com (click on “Now Showing” and then “Free Family Film Festival”).

Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series: Every Sunday through July 25, Stumptown Park (120 S. Trade St. in Matthews) hosts entertainment including live music beginning at 7 p.m.; the movie starts around 8:30 p.m. Vendors will sell food on site. No pets allowed. www.matthews fun.com

Movies at McDowell: The McDowell Nature Center (15222 York Road) will screen a movie at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in June. All films are nature-themed and rated G or PG – with the exception of June 24′s adults-only screening. Child care will be provided for that showing for $3 per child. Register by calling 704-588-5224.

Movies at the Park: Movies begin at sunset on June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14 at Freedom Park, 1409 East Blvd. Free popcorn and door prizes. www.watershed charlotte.com (click on “Movies in the Park” near the top right-hand corner of the home page).

Movies in the Park at Ballantyne: Enjoy movies with free popcorn and bottled water (plus face-painting for the kids) starting at dusk on June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21 at Ballantyne Corporate Park, 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place. http://crosspoint521.org

Movies Under the Stars: Ray’s Splash Planet will offer games and movies on the lawn at 7 p.m. July 3 and Sept. 5. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Aquatics (click on “Ray’s Splash Planet” and then “Special Events”).

Rockin’ and Reelin’ Summer Concert and Movie Series: Pineville Lake Park (1000 Johnston Drive in Pineville) will host concerts and movies every other Friday, starting May 29 and running through September. The fun begins at dusk. www.pinevillenc .net/calendar.html

And finally (not free, but close enough):

AMC Movie Camp: All Charlotte AMC locations will show kids’ movies at 10 a.m. every Wednesday – June 17-Aug. 5 – for only $1 per person. www.amc theatres.com/smc/movies.html

By Michelle Lloyd
Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/312/story/738037.html

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina: Free Outdoor Movies at Carolina Beach Lake Park

By on May 25, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Carolina Beach, North CarolinaWe want to thank the Town Council of , ALL our citizens on Pleasure Island and the thousands of visitors to our area who came out every Sunday to enjoy the free outdoor movies at the Lake.

We invite you to enjoy free outdoor movies at the Lake Sunday nights throughout the summer at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Bring your chairs and find a spot on the lawn where the whole family can enjoy newly released movies. This is a true summertime treat for adults and kids alike.

We are happy to offer popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy, and more for sale at the movies outside – and all for a reasonable price! You’re welcome to bring your own food and beverages as well.

And don’t forget to check out other fun events on our Pleasure Island Calendar of Events.

Source: http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/freemoviesatthelake.asp

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Outdoor Movies on the Rooftop at Epicentre

By on May 18, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Charlotte, North Carolina Outdoor MoviesThe Epicentre Theaters and Mez Launch “Movies on the Rooftop” Sundown showings of first-run movies on the Rooftop Pavilion

, N.C. – May 12, 2009 – Epicentre Theaters and Mez are launching a premiere outdoor summer movie-going experience, “Movies on the Rooftop.” The first screening will be Sunday evening, May 31, 2009.
Movies will change weekly, but will be selected from current hits and summer blockbusters, including Angels & Demons and Transformers. Screenings will take place Sunday nights, Wednesday nights, and one additional night each week. Movies will start at sundown.
Patrons will enter through the Epicentre Theaters’ lobby, purchase their tickets for $12 and head up the escalator to the rooftop. They also can grab a bite and drink from MEZ. As they cross the turnstile, they will be handed an outdoor chair and can settle in under the stars.
EpiCentre is the vision of developer Afshin Ghazi. It is a three-story 315,000 square foot entertainment-retail center at College and Trade Streets in uptown Charlotte, N.C. Founded in 1993, The Ghazi Company has earned the reputation of being on the cutting edge of real estate development. The company consistently seeks new opportunities to challenge conventional design and development practices. To learn more, go to: www.ghazicompany.com.

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Sanford, North Carolina: Outdoor Movies at Sanford's "Screen on the Green"

By on April 30, 2009 in Drive-in Movie Theaters, Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Sanford, North CarolinaI showed up at the first outdoor movie at Screen on the Green Friday night because I had to. Armed with a camera, I was only there to get a few photos of kids watching movies and head out before the opening credits were done. To me, it was just work … get the picture and go. But a funny thing happened Friday at the outdoor cinema at Depot Park, under a clear sky on a particularly warm spring night sitting with about 100 men, women and children in front of the giant inflatable movie screen … darn if I didn’t get a bit nostalgic.

The event – the first of what looks to be yet another successful Downtown Inc. summer outdoor film series – reminded me of when I was about 5-8 years old and my parents took us to the old drive-in theater in little Richmond, Ohio.

Yes, the drive-in. I’m sure some of you remember them. Car full of family, sandy lot lined with polls that hung those little metal speakers that cracked and popped throughout the flick (these days, you just tune in your radio to a low FM frequency to get the sound).

My parents would pack my brother, sister and I into the car, pop open the back hatch, and we’d lay there and watch “The Goonies,” “E.T.” or whatever else was playing in the early 80s. I remember on a return trip to visit my grandparents, we saw “Honey I Shrunk the Kids.”

I absolutely loved the drive-in … everything about it, and it’s been sad that I’ve not been able to live near another in my 30-plus years. I recently Googled drive-ins in , and while they’re nearly extinct, there are a few good ones left in our state. I hope to one day take my wife and family to one so they can get the same feeling from it that I did.

Until then … Screen on the Green outdoor movies in Sanford comes awfully close. It didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect Friday, and there were dozens of kids running around and playing up until the ants started bullying each other on screen (I assume that’s what the movie was about).

If you didn’t catch this one, I suggest you try the next outdoor film, especially if you have children.

Source: “Memories of the drive-in” by Billy Liggett -The Sanford Herald. Read full article at: http://sanford.southernheadlines.com/index.cfm?section=49&story=16010.

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Shelby, North Carolina: "Movies a la Mode" Free Outdoor Movie Series in Shelby, North Carolina

By on April 20, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Shelby, North CarolinaTalking animals abound and dancing kids are all part of the fifth annual “Movies a la Mode” outdoor movie series sponsored by Wachovia Bank and the nonprofit Uptown Association. The series begins Friday, April 24 with a showing of the animated movie “Kung Fu Panda.” Friends, families, and neighbors can all come out and enjoy an outdoor film under the stars.

The movie will be shown free of charge in the outdoor cinema located across from Victorian Rose Studio on Warren Street. Concessions will be available. Moviegoers need only a comfortable chair to enjoy the outdoor movie show. Co-sponsor of the event is Shelby Camera and Video.

“It is a wonderful outdoor film event to bring the whole family, sit under the stars and watch a kid friendly movie.” said Allison Gragg, Marketing and Events Coordinator.

Weather permitting, the movie will begin about 8 p.m., or just after dark.

Movies scheduled for this season are: April 24: “Kung Fu Panda,” May 29: “Tale of Despereaux,” June 26: “Horton Hears a Who,” and July 24: “High School Musical 3.”

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For more information on Movies a la Mode and other scheduled events, please contact the Uptown Shelby Association at 704-484-3100, www.uptowshelby.org or our Facebook page.

Source: The Star- Cleveland County, NC. Read full article at: http://www.shelbystar.com/news/shelby_38451___article.html/movie_movies.html.

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Fayetteville, North Carolina: Fayetteville Police Kick Off Outdoor Movie Season This Saturday

By on April 3, 2009 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Fayetteville, North Carolina police will kick off their third season of outdoor movies Saturday with a showing of the popular teen vampire romance, “Twilight.” The free outdoor film showing will be at Massey Hill Recreational Center at 1612 Camden Road. Community members, friends, and family alike are invited to enjoy movies under the stars.

The outdoor cinema event starts at 6:15 p.m. with giveaways and prizes. The movie will start at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Police began the outdoor movie series as part of Operation Cease Fire — a nationwide initiative to decrease the number of gun crimes and promote a better understanding of gun laws. It is funded by the City of Fayetteville and from a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The project is a collaboration of police, the city-county parks department, Q-98 radio, the county’s Partnership for Children, and the Fayetteville Swamp Dogs.

Other outdoor movie dates and locations are:

May 1 — Stedman Recreation Center, 175 Circle Drive

June 5 — Westover Recreation Center, 267 Bonanza Drive

July 10 — Stoney Point Recreation Center, 7411 Rockfish Road

August 7 — Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers Street

September 4 — Pine Forest Recreation Center, 6901 Ramsey Street

October 2 — JS Spivey Recreation Center, 500 Fisher Street

For more information, call Cariann Lane at 484-1989.

Source: The Fayetteville Observer. Read full article at: http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=322806.

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Statesville, North Carolina: Faith Baptist Church in Statesville Hosts Outdoor Movies

By on December 12, 2008 in Churches, Outdoor Movie Events
Photo Credit: Serving Him Ministry

Photo Credit: Serving Him Ministry

The Serving Him Ministry Partnered with Faith Baptist Church to put on an Outdoor Movie night event featuring the Christian film “Flywheel”. The setup was an outdoor showing and it felt like being at an old fashioned Drive-In only not sitting in a car. This was a GREAT idea and a wonderful event Faith Bapist folks! The outdoor movie event was easy to put on, and everyone loved it. We had popcorn and snacks, but watch out: Pastors Dave & Tim were seen going around and eating people’s popcorn. Many, many families turned out for this awesome Friday evening time of fellowship and good clean family fun! This was a totally FANTASTIC setup for a movie and folks if you missed this one, please make the next outdoor movie night at Faith Baptist. It was soooo much fun and all in the name of Jesus Christ!

Source: Serving Him Ministry: http://www.servinghimalways.org/Gallery.html

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Summertime Outdoor Movies Are a Hit at Chrio Church of Charlotte, North Carolina

By on December 10, 2008 in Churches, Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies Presented by Chrio Church of Charlotte, North CarolinaThe Steele Creek Athletic Association and a new church in the area, Chrio Church Community, teamed up this past summer to bring you free, outdoor movies at the Steele Creek Athletic Association Field. That winning team helped make a hot summer cooler than ever.

Movies were presented on a sixteen foot widescreen, with a state-of-the- art 500 watt sound system and projector. (Nothing cheesy about it). All movies were rated PG or G.

- Movies started at sundown, about 8:30 PM. First Movie was “Little Big League”, rated PG.
- Pre-show and prizes were given out before each movie!
- Attendees brought thier own chair(s), blanket(s) and personal items.
- Visitors supported the SCAA by visiting the on-site concession stand on movie nights.

Future information about outdoor movie events will be posted on the SCAA web site, www.SCAASPORTS.com and Chrio Church’s web site, www.Godfactor.com.

Source- Steele Creek Residents Association: http://d4781276.u101.webideabank.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=478&sid=66ff395d705c42c10b4c80b1a5d29af8

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Cornelius, North Carolina: Enjoy Outdoor Movies Each Summer in Cornelius, North Carolina

By on December 4, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Cornelius, North CarolinaJoin the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department for movies under the stars! Each summer, outdoor movies are shown in various locations around the city, featuring films such as “Bee Movie” and “Shrek the Third”.

The “Boat-In” at Ramsey Creek Park, hosted by the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department on July 26th, gave spectators the opportunity to view the movie from land or from the lake. Boaters were able to watch the movie from their boats and receive audio via boat radio or hand held radio.

All movies are shown on our state-of-the-art inflatable movie screen.

All movies are free and open to the public with refreshments available for purchase at each showing.

Cornelius Town Hall – 21145 Catawba Ave., Cornelius
Smithville Park – 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius
Kenton Place – 17115 Kenton Drive, Cornelius
Ramsey Creek Park – 18441 Nantz Rd., Cornelius
Torrence Chapel Park – 21309 Torrence Chapel Road

Official Website: http://parks.sitewizard.biz/2006outdoorcinemaseries.html

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Durham, North Carolina: Obama's Election Victory Projected on an Inflatable Screen

By on November 11, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Products, Outdoor Movie Screens

Obama's Election Victory Projected on an Inflatable ScreenThe following is an excerpt from “Obama”, by Olivia Hayes. Read it here: http://linguisticallysmitten.blogspot.com/2008/11/obama.html

On election night, we all piled into the center of downtown . It was rainy and muddy, so we hid out in The Pinhook for a while, drinking beer out of plastic cups and checking our Blackberries and iPhones for updates. Anna managed to find an Obama volunteer from San Francisco who we chattered with the whole evening, pondering the possibility of going blue. And at a certain point, the crowd outside got louder, watching a live feed on a giant inflatable screen.

We moved outside, boots sinking into the municipal mud just in time to see CNN declare that the McCain campaign “didn’t see a path to victory.” By the time they announced Obama the winner, we were arm and arm under the misting rain, dancing, hugging, laughing, cheering…Tears were shed, strangers were hugged, and the country had begun stitching up the wounds, inking tentative treaties with hand shakes.

I watched Obama’s speech wrapped in the arms of one of my best friends, a tear slipping down my cheek when he repeated his famous mantra. It broke the fever of discontent and cynicism incubated in the ranks of my generation for the past eight years. And that night was the first night that we could say, without rancor, without irony, that we were proud to be Americans.

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Davidson, North Carolina: Die-Hard Outdoor Movie Fans are Undeterred by Chilly Weather in Davidson, North Carolina

By on October 31, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Davidson, North CarolinaWho else but super community-minded Karen Toney of , would plan one of her wonderful outdoor movies (”Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”) on the Summit Big Screen and have temperatures drop into the 20s?

It must have been a hex from Severus Snape trying her patience as well as that of Barbara Freund of Main Street Books and the six shivering die hard fans huddled in the parking lot.

Undeterred, Karen has simply switched gears and will have “Rock Band” Wednesdays (albeit inside) instead of outdoor movies at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shoppe on Main Street from 5-9 p.m. for the rest of fall. Instruction is available. Call 704-892-0604 for more details.

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Fall Festival in Denver, North Carolina Features Outdoor Movies

By on October 9, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Denver, North CarolinaThe Days Fall Festival Planning Committee has announced they will be featuring outdoor movies in a nostalgic Drive-in and Cruise-in, to be held on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Picture a 1950s-style drive-in movie theater complete with classic cars. The outdoor movie show will include a “family friendly” film projected on a large inflatable movie screen. No drive-in movie would be complete without those old-time dancing hotdog commercials, so prepare to go back in time! The event will be held on the Denver Days Fall Festival grounds on Hwy 16, behind Century 21 Hecht Realty. As in previous years, the festival will also host Student Fun Night Thursday in the amusement area. The amusement rides will be accessible to all attendees and will provide a festive background while not disturbing our movie goers.

Festival gates will open at 5 pm on Thursday and parking is $5 per car. Movies will begin at nightfall, at approximately 7:30 pm. Attendees should bring their own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the evening, similar to the festival’s concert nights.

With the help of modern technology, including a high resolution digital projector, powerful audio speaker system and local area FM broadcast equipment to enable visitors to tune in to the show on their car radio, we’ll transform the fairgrounds into an old-fashion drive-in movie theater.

To add to the atmosphere of the evening a classic car cruise-in is being organized; classic cars and hot rods will park “drive-in movie style” in front of the big screen. Visitors don’t have to have an old car to get in on the fun though; everyone is welcome! Non-classic cars will park in the regular festival parking area and visitors can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to sit in front of the classic cars and hot rods for a great view of the big screen. To further add to the atmosphere a family friendly outdoor movie will be shown complete with cartoons to start, and those campy old intermission film clips just like the good old days! Before the movie there’ll be music and dancing along with the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful cars and the exciting assortment of amusement rides.

With the old cars, Drive-in Theater, Popcorn & concessions, amusement rides, music, dancing, and more… it’s guaranteed to be a fun evening with a big crowd.

In the Denver Days spirit of serving the community the Denver Days Cruise-In Drive-In Movie Night will benefit a worthy cause. Because the event features beautiful old cars and hot-rods it is fitting that we have teamed up with National Drag Race Champion and local businessman Doug Herbert, to support his BRAKES program.” The BRAKES program, which stands for “Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe”, promotes safe and responsible driving to young drivers and their parents. The organization’s goal is to save lives and keep children safe.

“We wanted to provide a festive and nostalgic family night that complements our regular Student Fun Night amusement rides”, said Doug Rohr, Denver Days planning committee”.

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Second Outdoor Movie Celebrates Football in Benson, North Carolina

By on October 6, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Events

Outdoor Movies in Benson, North CarolinaNow that football season is underway, pigskin stories will be swapped over dinner tables and door steps across the country. Area residents hoping to cap the weekend off with a sports tale can head to the Singing Grove in for an outdoor movie showing of “Remember the Titans” Sunday night.

The second film in the inaugural season for the Singing Grove Cinema is sure to be a crowd favorite. Last month’s showing of “Shrek the Third” drew an estimated 175 people. Ben Murphrey, Benson’s downtown development coordinator, said it was a great turnout for the first event.

The movie, shown on the town’s inflatable 16-foot wide screen, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., but is dependent on the sunset. This weekend, a trivia game will entertain guests waiting for the show to start.

Admission is free. Concessions will be available for sale at the park. While the Singing Grove has plenty of space, seating is limited so guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown at the W.J. Barefoot Auditorium in the municipal building.

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Raleigh, North Carolina: Outdoor Movies Mark Triangle Summer

By on August 13, 2008 in Outdoor Movie Events

Summer in means plenty of outdoor fun. When the sun goes down, towns across the Triangle roll out low-cost movies and concerts to entertain all ages.

In ’s North Hills, we found the sound of the beach on a Thursday evening. At American Tobacco Campus in , musicians pounded the bongos. Most concerts around the area are free and kid-friendly.

The North Carolina Museum of Art offers a series of outdoor movies in a variety of genres with admission just $3. Museum directors try and chose titles with artistic merit, though that doesn’t mean the films aren’t entertaining and fun.

Jasmine Gardiner and Heather Willoughby liked the price and the venue. “There’s something about being in the city, being able to go watch a movie outside on a huge screen,” Gardiner said.

The outdoor movies are shown Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting, through the end of September.

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