In a down economy many are looking for activities that will not burn a hole in their wallet. If you do not mind watching movies outside, then Bethesda might have a five day solution for you. July 27-31, 2010 you are encouraged to come out and enjoy five consecutive nights of movies for free - at the 4th annual Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Avenue. No tickets required. Movie-goers are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs. A limited number of chairs will be provided. Show times begin at 9:00 p.m. at Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle located on the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues, Bethesda, Maryland.
Movies and dates
Tuesday, July 27 - When Harry Met Sally - Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) are on-again off-again friends for fourteen years until they finally realize just how much they love each other in this romantic comedy. The pair tries to figure out how their friendship can survive in spite of Harry’s staunch belief that people of the opposite sex simply can’t be just friends.
Wednesday, July 28 - The Maltese Falcon - John Huston sketches a dark, cynical world with painfully deep perception. Detective Sam Spade’s (Humphrey Bogart) search for his partner’s killer leads him to a group of determined individuals who want the jeweled falcon of Malta: Brigid O'Shaughnessey (Mary Astor), the beautiful femme fatale, cowardly Joel Cairo (Peter Lorre), and pompously inflated Casper Gutman (Sydney Greenstreet).
Thursday, July 29 - Sherlock Homes - In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law) are sent on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.
Friday, July 30 - The Blind Side - This film is the remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless boy from a broken home. Michael was taken in by a wealthy family who helped him fulfill his potential as a person and as an athlete. He worked hard on the field and in the classroom and became an All-American in college and was picked in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, changing his life and the lives of the loving family who helped him succeed.
Saturday, July 31 - Chicago - Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly – two women with looks that could kill… and so they did. Roxie Hart (Renee Zellwegger) is a street-smart chorus girl who kills her lover. She ends up in prison with fellow convict Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who doesn’t want her spotlight stolen. Both are desperate to be center stage in the public eye and to attain the attention of super-lawyer Billy Flynn (Richard Gere) in this Oscar–winnings musical.
For more information, please visit http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-outdoor-movies.
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