Unfortunately due to rain "Bull Durham" at Piasa Winery in Grafton is cancelled for tonight.
Check back on our website for a re-scheduled date in July.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
"Top Gun" Movie Fundraiser Kicks Off Season Tomorrow Night!
Warm weather has finally arrived which can only mean one thing, outdoor movie season is here! We decided to kick things off this year by hosting the first event of the season ourselves as a movie fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and best of all it's taking place at Alton's newest and finest Riverfront Amphitheater! We are very excited to show "Top Gun" tomorrow night (May 22nd) on the big screen, and to be hosting only the second event to take place at the amphitheater. The new amphitheater is a great location for our "Movies on the Mississippi" movie series. what better scenery could you ask for than the Mississippi to your right, the beautiful Clark Bridge illuminated in front of you, all while watching some of the greatest movies of all time with your family, friends, and neighbors.
So join us tomorrow night and help support a very important cause, finding a cure for blood cancers. As always, admission to the movie is FREE! There will be Kettle Corn Popcorn and soda for sale, and no outdoor movie would be complete without GLOW NECKLACES AND BRACELETS! All proceeds benefiting the cause! Any donations you want to make to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will also be gratefully accepted tomorrow night.
So grab your chair and blanket and head on down to the Riverfront Amphitheater tomorrow night for "Top Gun" like you haven't been able to see since 1986...on the big screen! I can't think of a better way to kick back, relax, and start your Memorial Day weekend. See you there!
Special Thanks to our "Movies On The Mississippi" sponsors:
Greg Mossman with State Farm Insurance & Duke Bakery
So join us tomorrow night and help support a very important cause, finding a cure for blood cancers. As always, admission to the movie is FREE! There will be Kettle Corn Popcorn and soda for sale, and no outdoor movie would be complete without GLOW NECKLACES AND BRACELETS! All proceeds benefiting the cause! Any donations you want to make to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will also be gratefully accepted tomorrow night.
So grab your chair and blanket and head on down to the Riverfront Amphitheater tomorrow night for "Top Gun" like you haven't been able to see since 1986...on the big screen! I can't think of a better way to kick back, relax, and start your Memorial Day weekend. See you there!
Special Thanks to our "Movies On The Mississippi" sponsors:
Greg Mossman with State Farm Insurance & Duke Bakery
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
2009 Season will be here before you know it!!!!
It's COLD as can be outside and we've all had a touch of cabin fever with this long winter, but Outdoor Cinema Events is thinking Spring and already prepping for movies, music, and fun for the 2009 Season! Our first season was a huge success, and we thank each and every one of you who hosted, sponsored, and attended our events. Without you, well, we wouldn't be here for a second season. Many told us that an outdoor movie business wouldn't thrive in the Riverbend area, and thanks to you all we've proved them wrong!
Our last movie event of the season in October entertained over 500 audience members from the Alton/Godfrey community at Haskell Park...AMAZING! It was truly one of those events where we had to stop to take it all in. People of all ages arrived early to enjoy the music, get popcorn and soda from the concession stand and socialize with their friends and neighbors. Some took the opportunity to relax and sprawl out on the lawn on their blankets, while the kids played and anxiously waited for the movie to start. That night was truly a display of what we hoped Outdoor Cinema Events would encourage in the Riverbend, community togetherness. It was also an example that our community can and will embrace new and exciting activities and traditions for families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy together.
As lifelong residents of the Riverbend it is with great excitement and optimism that we continue to build upon our idea that something as simple as outdoor movies in the park will give everyone something to look forward to weekend after weekend all summer long. I mean it's not everyday you can take your entire family to a show and it's FREE! That's the best part about us, because in these hard economic times it's often difficult to afford the luxury of recreational and leisure activities.
We look forward to an even better 2009 Season and hope that you will continue to support us by turning out at our events this spring and summer. And if you are interested in hosting or sponsoring an event, whether for a private party or business/organization, we hope to hear from you! Once again we are offering low-cost Advertising packages for those wanting to showcase their business on the BIG SCREEN at our events! Give us a call! 618-531-9335
Our last movie event of the season in October entertained over 500 audience members from the Alton/Godfrey community at Haskell Park...AMAZING! It was truly one of those events where we had to stop to take it all in. People of all ages arrived early to enjoy the music, get popcorn and soda from the concession stand and socialize with their friends and neighbors. Some took the opportunity to relax and sprawl out on the lawn on their blankets, while the kids played and anxiously waited for the movie to start. That night was truly a display of what we hoped Outdoor Cinema Events would encourage in the Riverbend, community togetherness. It was also an example that our community can and will embrace new and exciting activities and traditions for families, friends, and neighbors to enjoy together.
As lifelong residents of the Riverbend it is with great excitement and optimism that we continue to build upon our idea that something as simple as outdoor movies in the park will give everyone something to look forward to weekend after weekend all summer long. I mean it's not everyday you can take your entire family to a show and it's FREE! That's the best part about us, because in these hard economic times it's often difficult to afford the luxury of recreational and leisure activities.
We look forward to an even better 2009 Season and hope that you will continue to support us by turning out at our events this spring and summer. And if you are interested in hosting or sponsoring an event, whether for a private party or business/organization, we hope to hear from you! Once again we are offering low-cost Advertising packages for those wanting to showcase their business on the BIG SCREEN at our events! Give us a call! 618-531-9335
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Movie this Friday, Oct. 10th!
After taking a few weeks off, Outdoor Cinema Events is back to present "Casper" on the BIG SCREEN this Friday night at Haskell Park in Alton! Now that we've hit October, the days are getting shorter so this means a change in the time our movies will start. You can expect the movie will start somewhere between 6:30 and 7pm, which is perfect for all the kiddos wanting to come see their favorite friendly ghost on the big screen. Once again, the "Friends of Haskell" has plans to put on a great event for you, complete with kettle corn popcorn and soda for sale at cheap cheap prices....it's quite the affordable night out for the entire family! We would like to thank Alton Park & Rec, The Bank of Edwardsville, and The Alton Telegraph for sponsoring this event for your community to enjoy! See you there!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Cards vs. Cubs Tonight at The Reagle Beagle
If you're looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night, or perhaps just somewhere to watch the game, we'll be out at Roper's Reagle Beagle broadcasting the Cardinals/Cubs game on the BIG SCREEN! It doesn't get any better, or bigger, than this....unless of course you're actually AT the game! With plenty of good food and ice cold beer (not to mention crazy Cards fans!) to go around, you're guaranteed to enjoy yourself tonight. Hope to see you out there!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Jimmy Buffett Concert Tonight!
Tonight we will be hosting our second Jimmy Buffett concert of the season at Fischer's Restaurant in Belleville! In making the arrangements with the staff of Fischer's I can tell this is going to be quite the party! Apparently every year they host an outdoor "summer bash" type of event where they get a band, and have food & drinks and it's been a huge success so far every year. This year will be a little different since the entertainment will be a Buffett concert on the big screen for all you Parrot Heads out there! So put on your dancing shoes, and we'll take care of the rest. Oh and don't forget to grab a hawaiian Lei when you get to the party...all Parrot Heads must dress the part!
I'm behind on blogging!
What a crazy summer it's been for us! Between chasing our 10 month-old daughter around, a busy social calendar, and events events events I'm needless to say behind on blogging! To start out, I must share the good news that our August 9th event of The Wizard of Oz at Haskell Park was our biggest audience turnout yet! The park was packed with people of all ages enjoying the snow cones, delicious carmel corn popcorn, soft drinks, and even Wizard of Oz memorabilia for sale by a local dealer. Nothing adds to the perfect movie experience like popcorn & soda! Haskell Park is such a beautiful location, perfect for families and neighbors to gather on a nice summer night. It couldn't have been better, and so we thank those sponsors who made this event happen: Duke Bakery, Hayner Library, and The Friends of Haskell organization. It was a pleasure working with all of you, and we look forward to working with you in the future!
Now, on to another big event of the summer! On August 15th we traveled to the Lake of The Ozarks to put on another event hosted by Marine Max. If you recall they are the same company that hosted us at the Alton Marina in July. When we started this business in April I never thought we would be lucky enough in our first season to show an outdoor movie on the side of a cliff for people watching from the lake on their boats, but yep that's what we did! We started the day by deejaying at 2:00 for all the boaters who came out to relax with their families on the water. Although we were quite far away from our crowd of boaters, we could tell they were having fun as they danced to the music, ate & drank, and the kids even made a mini slip n slide out of a raft. When the sun went down, it was time to relax and unwind with the ever-so-popular classic "The Great Outdoors". Talk about the perfect movie for this crowd and the location! I have many memories of watching The Great Outdoors on my dad's VHS tape at home with the family when I was growing up. To see it on the big screen was awesome! These events we put on really are just as much fun for us as they are for you.
Now, on to another big event of the summer! On August 15th we traveled to the Lake of The Ozarks to put on another event hosted by Marine Max. If you recall they are the same company that hosted us at the Alton Marina in July. When we started this business in April I never thought we would be lucky enough in our first season to show an outdoor movie on the side of a cliff for people watching from the lake on their boats, but yep that's what we did! We started the day by deejaying at 2:00 for all the boaters who came out to relax with their families on the water. Although we were quite far away from our crowd of boaters, we could tell they were having fun as they danced to the music, ate & drank, and the kids even made a mini slip n slide out of a raft. When the sun went down, it was time to relax and unwind with the ever-so-popular classic "The Great Outdoors". Talk about the perfect movie for this crowd and the location! I have many memories of watching The Great Outdoors on my dad's VHS tape at home with the family when I was growing up. To see it on the big screen was awesome! These events we put on really are just as much fun for us as they are for you.
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