Outdoor Movie Events in the Midwest and the Northwest, 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 14, 2009 and September 28, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on June 20, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.

Through July–September 2009, communities around the world were rolling out screens under the open sky. This roundup gathers reporting from Charleston, SC, Alton, IL and Montvale, NJ, and beyond.

Screening & Event News

Huntley Fall Fest hopes to attract families

Chicago Daily Herald This year, the group purchased an inflatable movie screen for the park, and last year they bought a portable stage for outdoor events.

Flash Entertainment unveils Yasalam

AME Info ... the Brazilian Grand Prix. o Cinema by the Sea, brought to the city by Twofour54, will transform the beach into a giant outdoor cinema for three nights.

Cinebarre to host season premiere of Grey's Anatomy Thurs., Sept. 24

Unlike the summer movies that were played on an inflatable screen outdoors, ... In addition, the movie theater plans on continuing the free outdoor movies.

A-maze-ing fun: Park opens cut trails for tenth season

A second movie , "Shrek 3," will be shown on Sept. 25 at dusk on a 40-foot inflatable screen on the park's north field, so bring portable thrones to enjoy.

Netflix Invites America to Instantly Watch 'The Wizard of Oz' for ...

Following the concert, which kicks off at 7:30 pm at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield, the movie will be shown on a giant inflatable screen.

Merrill's Trinity church plans family fun events

11, with a free family movie 'Down and Derby' showing under the big tent, on the giant inflatable screen . A meal kicks off the Saturday, Sept.

Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs

Lebowski Fest and Fremont Outdoor Movies Proudly Announce the ...

The Fremont Outdoor Cinema , the Fremont Arts Council, and all Fremont's quirky world famous icons, from the Troll under the Aurora Bridge to the Lenin.

Community & Charity Screenings

New outdoor stage in Olympia hosts fundraiser

Lacey's Outdoor Cinema Series presents 'Kung Fu Panda': Movie starts at dusk Saturday at Huntamer Park, corner of Seventh Avenue and Woodland Square Loop,.

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