Outdoor Movie Events in the South, May–August 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 13, 2009 and August 21, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on July 11, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
Through May–August 2009, communities around the world were rolling out screens under the open sky. The stories here run from Greenville, NC, Scotchplains, NJ and Fayetteville, AR to points further afield.
Screening & Event News
Reel family fun: Cities will offer free movie nights
The city was approached by Carolina Outdoor Cinema to hold the events, said Shana Kriewall, recreation superintendent for the city.
Go! guide Aug. 21
Greenville Daily Reflector Carolina Outdoor Cinema will present a movie under the stars at 8 pm at H. Boyd Lee Park, 5184 Corey Road. Free. Call 329-4567.
Fanwood Unveils New Inflatable Screen
on Fanwood's new screen A rainy but festive start kicked off Fanwood's summer movie series last week, but the skies were clear and spirits were high Tuesday.
Firefighters group rescues Friday Night Movies
An additional movie will be shown at the Lewis Soccer Fields to kick off the 2009 Fall Soccer Season. Movies are shown on an inflatable screen , and swimmers.
Screen on the Green to Return This Year
Washington Post - United States Some people were saying, 'How about these [other outdoor cinema series] out in the 'burbs?' and a couple of us tried going to the one out in Bethesda.
Filmgoers Mourn as HBO Ends Mall Series
Washington Post - United States The outdoor cinema series on the Mall, Screen on the Green, had been a popular DC tradition for nine years. (By Tyler Mallory) Comments that include.
Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs
La Jolla July 4th fireworks called off
Since 2004, the films have been shown on an inflatable movie screen at the Cove the first two weekends of August. But this year the Recreation Council did.
Gear & Equipment
Movies in the Park will be shown as planned
That is because the inflatable screen and DVD equipment could be damaged by winds or rain. 'If there's winds or rain or a chance of it,' the movie will not.