Outdoor Movie Events in the South and the Midwest, 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 12, 2009 and August 8, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on July 8, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
The story of May–August 2009 in outdoor cinema is one of growing audiences and new venues. This roundup gathers reporting from Greenville, NC, Greenwood, SC and Elk River, MN, and beyond.
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.
Drive-ins, soda jerks and scattered memories
It was so unusual that the very mention of it created news and backyard gossip. Times and circumstances obviously change ..... in fact, they're always.
Credit union sponsors movies in park
GMCU donated a giant inflatable movie screen in 2007 and a commercial quality popcorn popper and supplies in 2008 to provide free popcorn at movie events.
Events calendar
Saturday Movie Fun at Riverwalk Landing. 8:15 pm Saturday, May 23. "Surf's Up."Family friendly films on an outdoor inflatable movie screen.
Outdoor fun coming soon to a big screen near you
An inflatable movie screen , provided by Open Air Cinema, is available for both public and private events. "We are always looking for ways to bring attention.
Military spouses: Be pampered at free celebration night
This week, Spin City plays Top 40 hits from 6 to 8:30 pm — Check out a free showing of "Kung Fu Panda" on an outdoor inflatable movie screen at Riverwalk.
Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs
Lucky 13 Cinema to begin 6th season
By Don Lee EUREKA SPRINGS -- "Good, clean, weird family entertainment" is how the Lucky 13 Outdoor Cinema billed itself as it announced its sixth season.
Film Festival Circuit
Plaza Classic Film Festival Takes the Show Outside: Concerts ...
attractions at the second annual Plaza Classic Film Festival may be the inflatable screen . ... Each movie will be preceded by a one-hour free concert,.