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Penn State Altoona Hosts An Outdoor Film Showing on an Inflatable Screen in Altoona, Pennsylvania
by Nicholas Bazanov
As part of the Summer Sounds of Jazz and Outdoor Film Series, Penn State Altoona will present a showing of the classic 1954 Hitchcock thriller "Rear Window" on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza, Downtown Altoona.
Sponsored by Penn State Altoona and the Great Altoona Economic Development Corporation, Fridays on the Plaza offers free outdoor movies for the public. Just about every Friday, from June 5 to Aug. 21, family and friends can enjoy jazz concerts by a variety of regional artists from 6-10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza along 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona. Classic films, shown on Penn State Altoona's giant inflatable screen, will immediately follow the concerts.
Summer Outdoor Film Series
Penn State Altoona and the Greater Altoona Economic Development Corporation have partnered together once again to bring the Summer Sounds of Jazz and Outdoor Film series back for its third year. Outdoor movies are shown on an inflatable screen as well as free jazz concerts each Fridat night.
Fridays on the Plaza offers free outdoor movies and concerts for the public. Just about every Friday, from June 5 to Aug. 21, family and friends can enjoy jazz concerts by a variety of regional artists from 6-10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza along 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona. Classic films, shown on Penn State Altoona's giant inflatable screen, will immediately follow the concerts.
Beverages and food will be available for purchase including Prime Sirloin's wings and ribs, Dominics of New York's sausage and cheeses steaks and roast beef and Italian chicken sandwiches from Mike's Court. Proceeds from refreshments support the Blair County Arts Foundation and the Altoona Public Library.
Penn State Altoona Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry states, "Penn State Altoona is proud to be a part of this program. We are committed to working with others in revitalizing downtown and promoting cultural activities for our community."
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 5
Music: South Saturn Delta
Film:The Incredibles
Friday, June 19
Music: Euphoria
Film:Rear Window
Friday, July 10
Music: Randy Jackson Jazz Band
Film:American Graffiti
Friday, July 24
Music: Tommy Wareham and the Intrigues
Film:Vertigo
Friday, August 7
Music: Jazz in Your Face
Film:West Side Story
Friday, August 21
Music: Blue Number Nine
Film:Close Encounters of the Third KindSource: Penn State Altoona News on the Web. Read full article at: http://www.aa.psu.edu/now/news.asp?value=2090.
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