Parks and Municipal Movie Nights Across the U.S., June–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 June 4, 2009 and August 5, 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.
In June–August 2009, open-air screenings were drawing crowds from neighborhood parks to major festivals. The stories here run from Durham, NC, Scotchplains, NJ and Roseburg, OR to points further afield.
Screening & Event News
'Nicotine Cinema ' at Durham Central Park
A few years ago Durham Cinematheque also did some outdoor screenings downtown under the stars. That concept returns Friday, when "Nicotine Cinema " presents.
Fanwood Unveils New Inflatable Screen
on Fanwood's new screen A rainy but festive start kicked off Fanwood's summer movie series last week, but the skies were clear and spirits were high Tuesday.
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.
Plaza Pics kicks off with a festival
By DONNA ROBERSON Staff Writer NASHUA — Someone has parked a 40-foot inflatable movie screen in Greeley Park. And that someone is Chris Malloy.
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
North County Update
HeraldNet 'Footloose,' starring Kevin Bacon, is the final movie in the Terrace Park at Dark outdoor cinema series offered by the city.
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.