The Sprout Fund is a Pittsburgh non-profit that has been giving out grants to project big and small that make this city a better place to live. This year the Sprout Fund has put together a special round of grants for film and video projects.
On Monday, November 25, the public is invited to watch the trailers and vote for their favorites. Afterwards you will have a chance to vote for your favorites. Voting will be factored into the decision of which projects receive funding from the Sprout Fund. This event is open to the public and free to attend.
The Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series resumes for the 2013 season this Saturday, June 8 at dusk. The free event, hosted at various local city parks, invites movie-goers to lay back, relax, and enjoy weekly movie screenings.
The series features both kid-friendly G- and PG-rated flicks, such as Finding Nemo and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, as well as popular PG-13 films like The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, and The Hunger Games.
Guests are asked not to bring alcoholic beverages, but snacks, drinks, and chairs and blankets are encouraged.
Flagstaff Hill also has a Wednesday night concert series before the movie starts with musical performances from 7-8 p.m.
Inclement weather may cause cancellations, so visit the Cinema in the Park website or call 412-422-6426 for more information.
Check out the movie listings below or click on the map for a list of film dates and locations.
Click for an Interactive map of Pittsburgh Cinema in the Park movie dates and locations.
Arsenal Park
Location: 39th and Butler Streets, Lawrenceville
Dates: Fridays, June 14 – August 30, 2013
Time: Dusk
June 14- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)
June 21- Hook (PG)
June 28- Thunderstruck (PG)
July 5- Hotel Transylvania (PG)
July 12- The Goonies (PG)
July 19- Rise of the Guardians (PG)
July 26- Finding Nemo (G)
August 2- ParaNorman (PG)
August 9- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
August 16- Jumanji (PG)
August 23- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
August 30- Chimpanzee (G)
Brookline Memorial Park
Location: Oakridge Street, Brookline
Dates: Thursdays, June 13 – August 29, 2013
Time: Dusk
June 13- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)
June 20- Hook (PG)
June 27- Thunderstruck (PG)
July 4- Holiday – no movie
July 11- The Goonies (PG)
July 18- Rise of the Guardians (PG)
July 25- Finding Nemo (G)
August 1- ParaNorman (PG)
August 8- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
August 15- Jumanji (PG)
August 22- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
August 29- Chimpanzee (G)
Schenley Park
Location: Flagstaff Hill
Dates: Sundays and Wednesdays, June 9 – August 28, 2013
Time: Dusk
Wednesday Night Concert Series at Flagstaff Hill
Come early to enjoy mid-week musical performances.
Time: 7-8 p.m. (before the movies begin at dusk)
June 9- The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
June 12- The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Concert: Jeff Bush
June 16- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)
June 19- Men in Black (PG-13) Concert: ’Lamint
June 23- Hook (PG)
June 26- Jack Reacher (PG-13) Concert: Patti Spadaro Band
June 30- Thunderstruck (PG)
July 3- The Dark Night Rises (PG-13) Concert: Muddy Kreek Blues Band
July 7- Hotel Transylvania (PG)
July 10- The Vow (PG-13) Concert: Swing Nova
July 14- The Goonies (PG)
July 17- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) Concert: Savvy Band
July 21- Rise of the Guardians (PG)
July 24- The Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13) Concert: theFIVE6
July 28- Finding Nemo (G)
July 31- The Hunger Games (PG-13) Concert: Shinizyn
August 4- ParaNorman (PG)
August 7- Lincoln (PG-13) Concert: Bobby Short Band
August 11- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
August 14- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (PG-13) Concert: Bridgette Perdue
August 18- Jumanji (PG)
August 21- Skyfall (PG-13) Concert: The Grid
August 25- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
August 28- The Avengers (PG-13) Concert: Daniels & McClain
Grandview Park
Location: Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
Date: Saturdays, June 8 – August 31, 2013
Time: Dusk
June 8- The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)
June 15- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)
June 22- Hook (PG)
June 29- Thunderstruck (PG)
July 6- Hotel Transylvania (PG)
July 13- The Goonies (PG)
July 20- Rise of the Guardians (PG)
July 27- Finding Nemo (G)
August 3- ParaNorman (PG)
August 10- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
August 17- Jumanji (PG)
August 24- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
August 31- Chimpanzee (G)
Highland Park
Location: Reservoir Drive
Dates: 3 Mondays, June 17, July 15 and August 19
Time: Dusk
June 17- Hook (PG)
July 15- Rise of the Guardians (PG)
August 19- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)
Riverview Park
Location: Observatory Hill
Dates: Saturdays, June 8 – August 31, 2013
Time: Dusk
June 8- American Graffiti (PG)
June 15- The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13)
June 22- Men in Black 3 (PG-13)
June 29- Jack Reacher (PG-13)
July 6- The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)
July 13- Psycho (PG-13)
July 20- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13)
July 27- The Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13)
August 3- The Hunger Games (PG-13)
August 10- Lincoln (PG-13)
August 17- Casablanca (PG)
August 24- Skyfall (PG-13)
August 31- The Avengers (PG-13)
West End- Elliott Overlook Park
Location: Elliott Overlook
Dates: Tuesdays, June 11 – August 27, 2013
Time: Dusk
Waiting for the start of the double-feature at the Fork Union drive-in. Show starts at sundown. Drive-ins rock, and we have one of the last ones in America. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Summertime and warm weather bring the indoor activities outside with concerts, markets, and movies. The iconic drive-ins are opening for the Summer 2013 season. While many aren’t around anymore, Pittsburgh and the surrounding area boast several spots to watch the flicks under the stars.
A unique and affordable activity (most theaters charge under $10 a ticket), drive-ins are a creative alternative to the megaplex where you get gum stuck to your shoe, and people answer their phones in the middle of the movie. Plus, they have those fun animations before the feature films begin.
Unfortunately, many of these spots are in jeopardy due to the “Go Digital or Go Dark” switch from 35mm film to digital projection. Indoor theaters across the country have been making the switch, and now drive-ins are being asked to do the same. According to NPR:
“Switching to digital reduces production and shipping costs, and the picture quality is better. The transition away from film started several years ago, but many drive-ins and mom and pop theaters put it off because of the high cost of new projectors.”
Todd Ament, owner of the Riverside Drive-In in North Vandergrift, says the prices of the digital projectors vary. “We are basically on our own to raise the funds for the Digital Projection equipment. Somewhere from $30,000 (Used) to $60,000 (New). We’re doing what we can to raise the funds from Flea Markets on Sundays to a Poker Run on Saturday July 27th.” The Riverside Drive-In is also accepting donations at the snack bar.
Other drive-ins have already made the transition. According to its site, Dependable Drive-In in Moon installed digital projectors at the end of its 2012 season.
Although no cut-off date has been announced, movie-goers should take advantage of the summer standard while local drive-ins remain open.
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I have been wanting to do a series of posts (maybe even a whole blog) about movies with a Pittsburgh connection -filmed in Pittsburgh, written by Pittsburghers, Pittsburgh actors, etc. as there are lots of great films to add to this list.
What are your favorite films with a Pittsburgh connection? Favorite movies filmed in Pittsburgh?
Anyone have a good idea for a term or hashtag to use for movies with a Pittsburgh connection?
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