Category: Outdoor Cinema

Hundreds Turn Out for the Fantastic Mr. Fox

Posted onAuthorJohnsonLeave a comment

This past Saturday, over 350 people showed up to Thornton Creek Elementary for Wedgwood’s 9th Annual Outdoor Cinema where “Fantastic Mr. Fox” lit up the giant, inflatable silver screen. Prior to the main attraction, early birds braved the ideal weather with free ice cream cones from the Metropolitan Market, free Italian sodas from the ladies at Van Gough Coffeehouse, and delicious kettle corn.  Our local firefighters from Station 40 stopped.  Funk and soul tunes were again provide by “Soul Purpose.”  HomeStreet Bank hosted a contest for a gift certificate to the Wedgwood Broiler.  And the WCC sold “Wedgwood” t-shirts. Many Read More …

Outdoor Cinema: A FANTASTIC FOX to be spotted in Wedgwood, August 6th

Posted onAuthorJohnsonLeave a comment

On August 8th, a member of the genus Vulpes will be featured on the big screen during Wedgwood’s 9th Annual Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema at Thornton Creek Elementary.  This years movie will be the highly acclaimed Fantastic Mr. Fox.  Music, food, and fun will begin around 7:30pm, with the movie beginning around 9:30pm. Fantastic Mr. Fox was nominated for 2 Oscars and features the voice-over talents of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray. Come on out and enjoy the evening with your friends and neighbors. <iframe width=”560″ height=”349″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/n2igjYFojUo” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Thanks to our fantastic sponsors for this event: Homestreet Read More …

More Outdoor Movies in NE Seattle!

Posted onAuthorJohnsonLeave a comment

The Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema is a popular evening for neighbors and families throughout Wedgwood.  We’re extremely thankful for so many amazing sponsors, like HomeStreet Bank, who are able to make this event happen each year (There’s still time for you to sponsor the event also!)  This years movie, the Fantastic Mr. Fox, will air on Saturday, August 6th! The Seattle Times recently compiled a pretty comprehensive list of other outdoor movies throughout the region.  Of particular note was the First Annual PEMCO Insurance Outdoor Movies at Magnuson Park.  Movies are obviously at Magnuson Park and will be on Thursdays, starting Read More …

SAVE THE DATE: Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema, August 6th

Posted onAuthorJohnson1 Comment

The ever popular Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema is scheduled for August 6th at Thornton Creek Elementary!  The date was moved a a couple weeks later to allow for an earlier start time and avoid conflicts with Seafair weekend. As always, there will be entertainment and festivities leading up to the main attraction beginning at dusk, which will be the clever, stop-motion animated film, Fantastic Mr. Fox! A special thanks to HomeStreet Bank, which has again agreed to sponsoring the event.  More sponsorships are still needed to make this event a reality.  If you or your company would like to sponsor this Read More …

7th Annual Outdoor Cinema Another Success

Posted onAuthorJohnson

The Wedgwood Community Council (WCC) presented our 7th annual Outdoor Cinema on Saturday, July 11th. The family-friendly event was hosted by Principal John Miner of Thornton Creek School, located at their playfield on 77th and 43rd Ave. The WCC, which represents approximately 3,000 homes, sponsors numerous events that bring the community together; the Outdoor Cinema is our most popular event and one which Wedgwoodians anticipate each summer. Close to 600 attendees enjoyed this year’s Outdoor Cinema which kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Attendees enjoyed hot dogs, ice cream, water and magazines courtesy of generous partner Metropolitan Market. Café Van Gogh’s Read More …

Delicious 2008 Outdoor Cinema

Posted onAuthorJohnsonLeave a comment

This year’s event seemed more like a Bite of Wedgwood with hot dogs and ice cream courtesy of Metropolitan Market, Varlamos’ calzones, Atlas Food’s barbecued pork sandwiches and slaw and iced beverages compliments of Café Van Gogh and Starbucks. Not that anyone is complaining about free food! Approximately 650 attendees also enjoyed activities including face painting, a water balloon toss, kick ball and visits from Bobo the clown and Fire Stations #40 before settling down to watch Bend it Like Beckham. A big thanks to our long-standing platinum sponsor, HomeStreet Bank, their dedication is truly unparalleled! Metropolitan Market’s generous and Read More …

Fifth Annual Outdoor Cinema Another Success!

Posted onAuthorJohnson

This year’s event was a hit with over 900 people turning out to watch E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial under overcast but dry skies! The fun-filled evening kicked off with a visit from our local firefighters at fire station #40. Kids enjoyed the face painting, piñatas, water balloon toss and folks of all ages participated in the limbo contest. Mark Marsh, Store Director of Metropolitan Market brought his gang out to serve up grilled hot dogs, ice cream cones and offer balloons and magazines while Costa of Varlamos Restaurant treated us to his yummy calzones. No one went thirsty with the delicious Read More …

2006 Outdoor Cinema a Big Hit

Posted onAuthorJohnson

The fourth annual Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema was an overwhelming hit! At least 700 Wedgwoodians turned out for an evening of fun that kicked off at 7:30pm. Pre-movie activities included face painting, piñatas, a water balloon toss, limbo, and a visit from our local fire station #40! Folks enjoyed grilled bratwurst, ice cream cones, bottled water, and balloons courtesy of our partner, Metropolitan Market, while Varlarmos Pizzeria treated us to calzones and Starbucks brought coffee and cookies. Following sunset, Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit was projected onto the huge inflatable movie screen that offered a perfect image from any Read More …