Outdoor Movies and Venue Spotlights in the U.S. and the U.K., 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 2, 2009 and May 28, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on March 4, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
The story of May 2009 in outdoor cinema is one of growing audiences and new venues. The stories here run from Tucson, AZ, Boise, ID and Fort Worth, TX to points further afield.
Screening & Event News
Plenty of local fests, screenings
By Phil Villarreal Downtown's outdoor movie series begins its 10th season tonight with "Adam's Rib," a 1949 comedy starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer.
Public parks roll out new summer offerings
keep its citizens nice and relaxed by showing a series of family films in Julia Davis Park on a 25-by-14-foot inflatable movie screen at the bandshell.
Santa Fe to begin 400th birthday bash
with actors telling the city's history in the person of the men and women who built it; Santa Fe Arts & Lecture Series; Santa Fe Outdoor Cinema ;.
The 2009 Eye calendar to fairs, festivals and summer events
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA Starlight Cinemas . Free outdoor movie series. Wednesdays at 7:30 pm between June 10 and Sept. 2. Call or check Web site for later dates.
Exclusive: The Maccabees added to T in the Park line-up
Glasgow Daily Record - Glasgow,Scotland,UK There will be a silent disco, you can watch a film at the Outdoor Cinema or go wild on the funfair rides. You must already be in possession of a Weekend and.
Coterie Club offering ' movie under stars'
The Coterie Club is hosting a movie under the stars that it hopes will become ... A 36-foot inflatable screen will be erected at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds and.
Venue & Location Spotlight
Coming Attractions: Fentons, Merritt Bakery mentioned in 'Up'
Dining options include the winery's restaurant, the outdoor cinema cafe and, a la carte, from The Grill. Prices vary. There's also a children's package.
Chester becomes city-wide cinema
Liverpool Daily Post - Liverpool,England,UK Grosvenor Park will be home to a 16ft by 9ft outdoor cinema screen, showing a varied programme that includes Vertigo, Donnie Darko and ET.