Outdoor Movie Events in the Midwest and Florida, 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 11, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on June 9, 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. This roundup gathers reporting from Norfolk, VA, Elk River, MN and Redding, CA, and beyond.
Screening & Event News
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.
Event: Roll 'em: Enjoy an array of films this summer
As the sky faded to black, the park turned into a makeshift movie theater, and guests turned their eyes to the 30-by-17-foot inflatable screen as the film.
Solar power, recycling and Friday Family Flicks
on a three-story inflatable screen every third Friday from May through August, ... and blankets and have a picnic while watching a G- or PG-rated movie.
Starfire's been 'ahhing' crowds at Mack Park for three decades
About the time convention-goers and their families relaxed to watch the film ``Madagascar 2'' on a 32-foot inflatable movie screen , the Starfire crew broke.
Outdoor movies offer big screen for small price
Sanford's event is called Cinema in the Park. Once a month, the city plays a movie on a big screen in Park on Park in downtown. The movie and the popcorn.
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.
Film Festival Circuit
High Line Getting Arty Neighbor At Pier 57
NBC New York The derelict Pier 57 at 15th St. will be turned into an arts and entertainment center featuring an outdoor cinema run by the Tribeca Film Festival.
Gear & Equipment
Pirate Party on the Beach
'Hook' will be shown on the beach on a giant inflatable screen . Pirate Party on the Beach is a FREE event. A trophy will also be awarded to the Best Dressed.