Parks and Municipal Movie Nights Across the U.S., 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 4, 2009 and August 31, 2009, drawn from local papers, trade outlets, and event listings of the time. It was originally published at this address on June 5, 2009; the original URL has been preserved. Source links are included where they remain available.
During May–August 2009, the outdoor movie season produced a steady run of screenings and announcements. The stories here run from Louisville, KY, Roseburg, OR and Lockport, NY to points further afield.
Screening & Event News
Sizzling cinema : Here come summer movies
He and his kids came up with the idea of a magic rock that can make any wish come true while they were making " backyard movies," Rodriguez said.
City Market Cinema screens cult classic
University News (subscription) On Friday night, City Market Cinema held an outdoor screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," a film that breaks the mold of a normal movie-going.
When sun sets, movie starts at Lucky 13 series
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - AR,USA She'll also officiate a wedding at the outdoor cinema that night. In previous years, audience members of all ages wore outrageous costumes to Horton Hears a.
Roseburg's Movies in the Park draws hundreds
The girls, she said, were excited about the chance to watch a movie ... people spread out in front of the giant inflatable screen used to display the movie.
First movie in outdoor series draws 450 people
The RDA members approved $20000 to help cover the cost of renting a 25-foot by 15-foot inflatable movie screen and the licensing fees to show the movies in.
Parks, Rec & Municipal Programs
Outdoor screening of 'The Muppet Movie' coming to Marymoor Aug. 5
PNW Local News King County Parks' popular Movies@Marymoor outdoor cinema series is teaming up with the Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.
CITY OF LOCKPORT: Relay is ready to raise funds for American ...
For those staying the night, there will be an animated movie under the stars. 'Surf's Up' will be shown on a giant inflatable screen.
Library starting outdoor movie nights
The Missouri River Regional Library and city parks departily-oriented flicks on a giant inflatable screen at dusk on select Friday nights.