Outdoor Movies and Gear News in the Midwest, May–September 2009
About this archive post. Open Air Cinema's blog has been reorganized into a historical record of the outdoor-cinema industry. This entry compiles real news coverage reported between May 21, 2009 and September 26, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on July 15, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
The story of May–September 2009 in outdoor cinema is one of growing audiences and new venues. This roundup gathers reporting from Aurora, IL, Chicago, IL and Pensacola, FL, and beyond.
Screening & Event News
Valley Briefs: Super Screen Saturday Night in Aurora
Showings take place on selected Saturday nights on a large inflatable screen and are free to the public. Parking is available for movie -goers in the.
Weekend Film Agenda July 10
Go outdoors for a few flicks at Fremont Outdoor Cinema . Saturday night see Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Monday check out Army of Darkness More SIFF 2009.
>From the readers Michelle Pranckus on outdoor movies
That is how I started my business, Backyard Cinema , with my girlfriend. If you had met me two years ago and said that I would--have my own business,.
Farmers market, concert
The entertainment will continue at dark with a movie on the 20 x 16 inflatable movie screen . Admission is free. The Chicago Street Farmers Market and Music.
Huntley Fall Fest hopes to attract families
Chicago Daily Herald This year, the group purchased an inflatable movie screen for the park, and last year they bought a portable stage for outdoor events.
Second Movies Monday is moved to train shed
Inkheart, a fantasy adventure film, begins at sundown tonight and will be shown on a huge inflatable screen . Brendan Fraser (of The Mummy movies) plays Mo.
Gear & Equipment
DNBA to present movie nights
Every Friday night in July, from July 10-31, a large, 30-foot-wide inflatable movie screen will be set up at the corner of Sherman and Grant Avenue to.
Free and cheap family fun
Well, a fun, free movie is coming up at the St. Petersburg Pier on Saturday. Dr. Doolittle: Million Dollar Mutts will show on an inflatable screen at dusk.