Outdoor Movies and Venue Spotlights Across the U.S., 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 July 2, 2009 and August 20, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on May 26, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
The story of July–August 2009 in outdoor cinema is one of growing audiences and new venues.
Screening & Event News
'Wizard of Oz' to be screened at the Cove
La Jolla Light The movie will be projected on a large inflatable screen next to the Bridge Club building. This year, the projection is being provided by CommCinema,.
Calander of Free Events for July
Examiner.com - USA Enjoy a family-friendly film on a giant inflatable movie screen . The event includes live entertainment. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Film events
Detroit Free Press - United States Ann Arbor Summer Festival: Outdoor cinema featuring "Quantum of Solace," 10 pm Thu. "The Sound of Music," 10 pm Sun. Top of the Park at Ingalls Mall,.
The rise and fall of Guyana's cinemas
Stabroek News Starlite Drive-In suffered as the outdoor speaker boxes were stolen, and attempts to short wave the movie sounds via the radio in the car helped for awhile.
Other outdoor cinemas have died, but Summer Drive-In still reels ...
Memphis Commercial Appeal ... apartment above the concession stand at the Summer Drive-In, the four-screen attraction at 5310 Summer that is the Mid-South's last outdoor cinema.
This weekend & beyond: Comedy, movies, theater & more
Southtown Star Everyone loves an outdoor movie . I use a 12-foot inflatable movie screen , a high-defintion projector, JBL amplified sound and a PlayStation 3/Blu-ray player.
Venue & Location Spotlight
Colborne celebrates 150th anniversary
Northumberland News - Cobourg,Ontario,Canada ... free ' Movie Under the Moon'. The family-friendly 'Hotel for Dogs' will be shown outside on an inflatable screen at the corner of King and Elgin streets.
St. Marys Quarry
London Free Press - London,Ontario,Canada That night, an inflatable projection screen will be posted deck side for a movie night. QUOTE: "It is like a swimming pool meets a lake.