Outdoor family movie nights are back at the Alliance for the Arts beginning Friday, February 24th. "Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets," invites the Alliance, "and enjoy family friendly movies under the stars, projected onto a portable movie screen."
The series kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on February 24th with Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events starring Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep and Jude Law. Based on the popular children’s books, this PG-rated film tells the story of the Baudelaire children, who lose both of their parents in a fire. The children are sent from relative to relative before winding up with the dastardly Count Olaf, who knows the children are to receive a huge inheritance when the oldest girl is of age and wants their money for himself. The highly intelligent children figure out his intentions in this devilishly fun comedic adventure.
Bee Movie is next in the series on Friday, March 23rd at 8:00 p.m. It’s the story of Barry B. Benson, a bee played by Jerry Seinfeld who just graduated from college. He’s disillusioned with his only job prospect, making honey, and when he ventures outside of the hive, he breaks the cardinal bee rule by talking to a florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger). Barry is shocked to learn that humans have been stealing bees’ honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this hilarious animated comedy, rated PG.
Wrapping up the series at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27th is Dolphin Tale, rated PG. This live action film stars Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson, Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd. Based on true events, Dolphin Tale tells the story of a young dolphin named Winter who loses her tail in a crab trap, and Sawyer, the introverted 11-year-old boy who befriends her. Sawyer meets the rescued dolphin at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and rallies her friends and family to save Winter by convincing a pioneering doctor to create a unique prosthetic tail to restore the dolphin's ability to swim.
So join the fun on February 24th, March 23rd and April 27th free family movie nights at the Alliance for the Arts. A suggested $5 donation will help ensure free family programming at the Alliance. Support provided by Briers CPA, Riverside Realty, Staging Matters and Winged Foot Title.
The Alliance for the Arts proudly supports artists and arts organizations in our area as the state designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The Alliance is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.
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