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Labels: Adventures of Ted and Lauren, date night, sierra, ty

31 awesomespice comments:

Johanna said…

Wow, this looks SO amazing! I’ve always wanted to go to something like this. It looks so cozy and fun!

I didn’t know there was a “The Great Gatsby” movie. I should see it. Though, I have to confess, when I read the book I didn’t understand it. I have to read it again. I don’t think I was paying much attention to it when I read.
November 2, 2010 10:09:00 AM MST
Melanie’s Randomness said…

Oh how cool is this!! I wish there was something like this where I live. I loved Great Gatsby!!
November 2, 2010 10:10:00 AM MST
wishful nals said…

looks so fun! in the summertime, outdoor (and free!) movies are my favorite. xo
November 2, 2010 10:13:00 AM MST
Cajsa said…

So fun! I will have to make that our date nights! We have been looking for cheap (free) ways to have a fun date night. This is perfect and old movies are the best!
November 2, 2010 10:36:00 AM MST
e.day said…

jealous! this sounds like so much fun. young frankenstein is a hoot!
November 2, 2010 10:41:00 AM MST
Marissa said…

How fun! I will have to check this out!
November 2, 2010 10:43:00 AM MST
Nancy Face said…

Were those little dog friends pooping in the grass?
November 2, 2010 10:43:00 AM MST
Alycia (Crowley Party) said…

Looks like so much fun
November 2, 2010 11:18:00 AM MST
Jennifer said…

I am very curious to see what your kids’ eyes are going to look like because you and Ted have such amazing eyes! I am really into eye color for some reason :S

Thanks for the heads up about the movies!
November 2, 2010 11:28:00 AM MST
jasmine said…

it looks so fun! indoor activities done outside are always so exciting.
November 2, 2010 11:57:00 AM MST
amber d said…

Oh wow that looks like a lot of fun! I think I’d be there every week well except for maybe Great Gatsby night…it was never my cup of tea.
November 2, 2010 12:32:00 PM MST
Laura Beth said…

In all my boredom and due to the fabulousness of your writing, I clicked back to 2006 on your blog to “see how it all began.” You have a post with your Moms last name, so I just thought hmm.. wouldn’t it be funny if Lauren still had her maiden name on facebook, if she’s even on there. Sure enough, there you were and I recognized the picture from your blog.

I know. I seem like a huge creep but last names are just more fun when they are known… but only by non-stalkerish people.

A lame but happy accomplishment of yesterday. My friends were dying to know too… ha.
November 2, 2010 12:45:00 PM MST
elise said…

Ooh! I loved the Gatsby movie. Also, I love Young Frankenstein.
November 2, 2010 1:11:00 PM MST
The Campbell’s said…

park movie are the greatest!
November 2, 2010 2:01:00 PM MST
mrsmonje said…

Thats so awesome!! Seems like a ton of fun!
November 2, 2010 2:18:00 PM MST
Michelle said…

If it’s the version with Robert Redford…it’s not that good. Robert Redford was not a good pick for Gatsby – he’s too much of a guy’s guy for the character. Mia Farrow is just annoying as Daisy. I love the book; Fitzgerald is one of my favorite authors. A&E did a version like 8 years ago that was pretty good.
November 2, 2010 2:31:00 PM MST
The Duty’s said…

i used to have a dog named mac. lol
November 2, 2010 2:43:00 PM MST
Margo said…

Cool! BTW, the Great Gatsby Movie is pretty good too!! It has the grandpa from Gilmore Girls in it I believe.
November 2, 2010 3:43:00 PM MST
Liesl @ FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle said…

Oh my goodness, I LOVE your adorable outfit…so, so pretty!!! What a fun evening!

Liesl
November 2, 2010 4:02:00 PM MST
Elisabeth said…

I just rented The Great Gatsby on netflix!
They did a good job with it.
Also, You’re adorable. And I love that you’re tall. It makes me so happy!
November 2, 2010 4:30:00 PM MST
Kate said…

I think you know that The Great Gatsby is also a favorite of mine, but I had no idea you hadn’t seen the film. Yes, go! Soak it up for me.

We have an outdoor free film festival like this in Colorado…only it’s in the Summer. You know, when it’s warm enough for such things. I so envy your Fall.
November 2, 2010 4:34:00 PM MST
Shelby Lou said…

I love the movie, The Great Gatsby. It’s so good, and just.. Great.
November 2, 2010 5:33:00 PM MST
city girl said…

Love Young Frankenstein!! I wish the movies in the park weren’t just in the summer around here, but it’s freezing out so I guess it makes sense Looks like fun!
November 2, 2010 5:46:00 PM MST
whitney said…

I LOVE Young Frankenstein! So good. The Great Gatsby is a really good movie too.
November 2, 2010 6:12:00 PM MST
Autumn Lynn said…

How fun! I have gone to movies like that and they are my favorite.

Also, about your new post…I think everyone feels similar to this in some aspect and if they resent you for it…it is because it is something they also dislike about themselves. Everyone has their insecurities and imperfections- but they are often what makes us likable.
November 2, 2010 7:02:00 PM MST
Elizabeth said…

I noticed you disabled comments on your new post. Lauren you are so awesome for that post! I’ll admit at sometimes I super jealous of you because you are so amazing! But hearing that you doubt yourself just as much as the rest of is very relieving. You are a sweet kind and gorgeous woman! Inside and out! And I know that even this praise may not make you doubt yourself less because I know it never makes me feel better. But you ARE awesomespice no matter what anyone says. And remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent
November 2, 2010 7:44:00 PM MST
mary had a… said…

sorry but i want to comment on the new post too i love this honest post…it’s nice to know i’m not the only one who feels that way! i love you and even more importantly our Father in Heaven loves you!!!
November 2, 2010 8:00:00 PM MST
Beth said…

just wanted to mention that demi was not admitted for drugs, she was admitted for emotional distress and for cutting herself to relieve the stress.

your post is awesome and so true. thank you for putting yourself out there.
November 2, 2010 8:03:00 PM MST
Jenni said…

Hi Lauren!! I just discovered your blog and I’ve really enjoyed purusing it a bit. I think you are very honest and real, and I’m looking forward to keeping up with you.

Also, regarding your “honest” post (I guess I’m going against your wishes here since you didn’t leave that post open for comments, buuut), I just wanted to tell you I think you’re VERY beautiful, but I know what it’s like to hear that all the time and still not really “feel it,” especially after washing off the makeup and removing all the outward things that make you feel more confident. Lately I’ve been really working on confidence, because it’s one of the most beatiful things a woman can be. Our men are so turned on by it! I recently wrote a post on what I feel beautiful is, if you’re ever interested in checking it out.

Auburn Summer Sounds and Cinema

First three Fridays in August, with 7 p.m. family-friendly concert preceding movie. Varying locations; free (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov/government/calendarstart/community_calendar/summer_sounds_5209.asp).

Aug. 6: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG) / The Rowdy Refs Game Show, Sunset Park, 1306 69th St. S.E., Auburn

Aug. 13: “School of Rock” (PG-13) / Seattle School of Rock Band, Les Gove Park, 1005 12th St. S.E., Auburn

Aug. 20: “The Blind Side” (PG-13) / One Eyed Jack, Les Gove Park

Bellevue Summer Outdoor Movies in the Park

Tuesdays at dusk (between 8:30 and 9 p.m.), Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; free, but food/clothing-item donations for various causes suggested (425-452-4240 or www.intelius.com/summermovies).

July 6: “Cloudy with a Chance Of Meatballs” (PG)

July 13: “Where the Wild Things Are” (PG)

July 20: “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” (PG)

July 27: “Monsters vs Aliens” (PG)

Aug. 3: “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (PG)

Aug. 10: “The Spy Next Door” (PG)

Aug. 17: “The Blind Side” (PG-13)

Aug. 24: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (PG)

Brier Outdoor Cinema

Brier’s SeaScare festival includes a movie at around 9:15 p.m., Brier Pizza & Family Restaurant parking lot, 23631 Brier Road, Brier; free (425-424-0760 or www.seascare.com).

Aug. 11: “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935, unrated) with cartoon opener

Carillon Point Outdoor Movie Nights

Saturdays July 17-Aug. 21 at dusk, Carillon Point plaza, 4100 Carillon Point, Kirkland; $5 donation for Hopelink (425-822-1700 or www.carillon-point.com).

July 17: “Star Trek” (PG-13)

July 24: “Moulin Rouge” (PG-13)

July 31: “Monsters vs Aliens” (PG)

Aug. 7: “Overboard” (PG)

Aug 14: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (PG-13)

Aug. 21: “Up” (PG)

Duvall Movies in the Park

Movies at dusk Aug. 14 and 21, McCormick Park, Duvall; free (425-788-3414 or www.duvallwa.gov — click on “Experience Duvall”).

Aug. 14: “Nim’s Island” (PG)

Aug. 21: “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (PG — 2008 version)

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Night

Movies at dusk July 30 and Aug. 6, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; free (425-771-0230 or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/calendar.stm).

July 30: “The Tale of Despereaux” (G)

Aug. 6: “Footloose” (PG)

Everett Cinema under the Stars

Fridays with preshow entertainment at 7:30 p.m. and movies at dusk July 23-Aug. 20, Camp Patterson field, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; free (425-257-7101 or www.ci.everett.wa.us — click on “Play”).

July 23: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG) / arts-and-crafts show

July 30: “Monsters vs Aliens” (PG) / Zambini Brothers’ “Puppet Island Showcase”

Aug. 6: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (PG-13) / local talent showcase

Aug. 13: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (PG) / magician Louie Foxx

Aug. 20: “The Princess and the Frog” (G) / Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band

Aug. 27: “Up” (PG) / balloon workshops

Fremont Outdoor Movies

Saturday night movies, most of them preceded by afternoon festivities, Fremont Studios, 3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5 suggested donation (www.fremontoutdoormovies.com).

July 3: “Dawn of the Dead” (2004) / Red, White & Dead Zombie Block Party starts at noon and includes a “Thriller” dance workshop and event, a “Fashionably Undead Fashion Show,” Rob Zombie covers by the Astro-Creep Band and more, in an effort to get Seattle into the Guinness Book of World Records as “Zombie Capital of the World.”

July 10: “Ghostbusters” (PG)

July 17: “The Hangover” (R )

July 24: “Zoolander” (PG-13)

July 31: “Metropolis” with live musical accompaniment by the Super 8s (unrated)

Aug. 7: “Pretty in Pink” (PG-13)

Aug. 14: “The Goonies” (PG) / 25th anniversary

Kent Summer Nights and the Silver Screen

At varying times Fridays, Aug. 6-20, Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Harrison Street, Kent; free (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

Aug. 6: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (PG-13), 9:15 p.m.

Aug. 13: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (PG), 9 p.m.

Aug. 20: “Cars” (G), 8:45 p.m.

Mercer Island Outdoor Movies

Films at varying times Aug. 14 and 28 (weather permitting), Mercerdale Park, Mercer Island; free (206-275-7609 or www.mercergov.org www.mercergov.org/files/mirecguide.pdf).

Aug. 14: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (PG-13), 9:10 p.m.

Aug. 28: “How To Train Your Dragon” (PG), 8:45 p.m.

Moonlight Movies at Liberty Park

Fridays at dusk between July 23 and Aug. 20 at varying locations; free except Aug. 20 (425-430-6700 or www.rentonwa.gov/living).

July 23: “The Blind Side” (PG-13) at Renton Senior Activity Center, 211 Burnett Ave. N., Renton

July 30: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG), nonperishable donations for Renton Food Bank requested; Liberty Park, Houser Way North and Bronson Way North, Renton

Aug 6: “Twilight” (PG-13), Liberty Park

Aug. 13: “The Great Outdoors” (PG), nonperishable donations for Renton Food Bank requested; Liberty Park

Aug. 20: “High School Musical II” (G), $5, Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton

Movies at Marymoor Park

Most Wednesdays at dusk between July 14 and Aug. 25, with seating opening 7 p.m., Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $5 preferred seating for pre-movie activities, children under 5 free (206-296-8687 or www.kingcounty.gov — click on “Recreation, leisure”).

July 14: “Austin Powers” (PG-13)

July 21: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (PG)

Aug. 4: “The Blind Side” (PG-13)

Aug. 11: “The Neverending Story” (PG)

Aug. 18: “Star Trek” (PG-13)

Aug. 25: “The Princess Bride” (PG)

Movies at the Mural

9 p.m. Aug. 7, 21, 22 and 28, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com; cancellation information/updates, call or visit website after 2 p.m. day of show).

Aug. 7: “The Princess Bride” (PG)

Aug. 21: “Twilight” (PG-13)

Aug. 22: “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (PG-13)

Aug. 28: “Star Trek” (PG-13)

Moonlight Cinema

Thursdays July 22-Aug. 26, beer garden opens at 6 p.m. (21 and older only), movies start at dusk, Redhook Ale Brewery, 14300 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; $5 (425-483-3232 or www.redhookmoonlightcinema.com).

July 22: “Step Brothers” (R)

July 29: “The Sandlot” (PG) (1993 original)

Aug. 5: “The Hangover” (R)

Aug. 12: “Super Troopers” (R)

Aug. 19: “Blow” (R)

Aug. 26: “Fight Club” (R)

South Lake Union Cinema

on the Lawn

The South Lake Union Block Party wraps up with a film program at dusk on lawn outside the South Lake Union Discovery Center, Westlake Avenue North and Denny Way, Seattle; free (206-342-5900 or www.slublockparty.com).

Aug. 13: “Zombieland” (R), with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” (PG) as opener.

Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema

The organizers of the Seattle Gay & Lesbian Film Festival present “Blonde But Not Forgotten,” July 16 and 30 and Aug. 13 and 27 at sunset, southeast corner of Cal Anderson Park, 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle; free, donations accepted “to promote LGBT film and visibility” (206-323-4274 or www.seattlequeerfilm.org).

July 16: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (unrated)

July 30: “The Legend of Billie Jean” (PG-13)

Aug. 13: “Desperately Seeking Susan” (PG-13)

Aug. 27: “Candleshoe” (G)

Tukwila Summer Outdoor Cinema Series

Friday nights at dusk July 30-Aug. 20, with lawn opening at 7:30 p.m., Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila; free, but donations for Tukwila Food Pantry accepted (206-768-2822 or www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/recreation/recbrochure.pdf).

July 30: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” (PG)

Aug. 6: “Where the Wild Things Are” (PG)

Aug. 13: “Monsters vs Aliens” (PG)

Aug. 20: “The Princess and the Frog” (PG)

West Seattle Movies On the Wall

Saturdays at dusk, July 17 through Aug. 21, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m., 4410 California Ave. S.W. (courtyard between Hotwire Coffee and Dr. Wolff), Seattle; free (www.westseattlemovies.blogspot.com).

July 17: “Mamma Mia!” (PG-13), with W.C. Fields’ “The Dentist” as opening short

July 24: “War Games” (PG)

July 31: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (PG)

Aug. 7: “Star Trek” (PG-13)

Aug. 14: “Wayne’s World” (PG-13)

Aug. 21: “Up” (PG)

Wedgwood Outdoor Cinema

One film chosen by online poll, 9:15 p.m., with preshow activities starting a 7 p.m., Thornton Creek School, 7711 43rd Ave. N.E., Seattle; free, but nonperishable food donations requested (www.wedgwoodcc.org).

July 31: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (PG)

It’s as if no one’s ever seen sun before. The citizens madly scurry about like hyperkinetic beavers, painting their houses, filling potholes, constructing new buildings, and generally creating noise and congestion everywhere. Not a weekend goes by without some major thoroughfare being shut down for a parade, a walk to benefit a popular disease, a “fun run” (two words that just don’t go together in my mind), a street fair, or a multicultural hoe-down featuring local blues bands and patchouli-scented hippies on bicycles.

In other words, summer here sucks.

There’s one shining exception, though: Summer means free movies. It’s become quite the vogue, in Portland and elsewhere, to project films out-of-doors, and each year my city is awash in free open-air screenings. Theater attendance may be down, but it would seem that people still love to watch a free movie with their butt crammed into a lawn chair.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular nights for outdoor flicks. This can lead to scheduling conflicts, especially if you have a fetish for family-friendly fare. Last year, for example, Bee Movie was shown at Holly Farm Park on the same night that The Goonies — a perennial local favorite, because it was shot here in Oregon — was playing downtown in Pioneer Courthouse Square, with the suburbs offering (oh dear lord, no) Daddy Day Camp. If you’re scouting out free flicks to take in with your kids, the best way to choose one is to simply figure out what’s closest to your house. Unless it’s Daddy Day Camp, in which case you’d have more fun staying home, locked in your dark basement, smacking yourself in the head with a rock.

Other nights, the choices are a little tougher. The Wizard of Oz or Shane? Hairspray or The Princess Bride? Dirty Dancing or Enchanted?

As I’m both a lover of movies and perpetually broke, the idea of gratis outdoor films delights me. But just because you don’t have to buy a ticket, that doesn’t mean they don’t come with a cost. Hell, even free, some aren’t worth the price — you couldn’t pay me to watch The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep again under any circumstances, much less while swatting mosquitoes.

Then there’s the production of getting to the park/square/plaza/arts center with your folding chair, snacks and other accoutrements, and staking out a decent place to sit. By “decent,” I mean “not in the direct line of jackholes who’ll talk, wrestle with potato-chip bags, jabber on their cellphone, or otherwise ruin my movie.” Nine times out of ten, I find myself smack in the exact geographic center of several overlapping circles of unsupervised children, all of them bouncing off the back of my chair like sugar-fueled pinballs. I find squirt guns come in handy when this happens.

And while you’d think that being in the the Great Outdoors would allow one to, say, enjoy a smoke while watching the film — something that’s no longer an option in indoor venues — you’d be wrong. God forbid you should light a cigarette within 20 yards of an entitlement-queen soccer mom’s lil’ Honor Student. Apparently there isn’t enough fresh air in the world to stave off an immediate asthma attack of epic proportions, followed by the onset of early-stage tuberculosis. (And yes, I’m aware of the probable hypocrisy of my outrage over cellophane and cell phones while insisting that other people tolerate my cigarette smoke. Like most folks, I believe that my habits are benign, while others’ are an offense to God and man. Let’s just call it an adorable quirk.)

But the inconveniences are sometimes more than worth it. The suburb where I live just released their summer movie schedule, and among the offerings are Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Kung Fu Panda, and Wall-E. I may even head to the park for Journey to the Center of the Earth. I’ve never seen a 30-foot-tall Brendan Fraser in a city park in 3-D before. Now that’s worth the price of admission.

Devil’s Night Drive-In
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240 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (map)

Once upon a time, there were these things called drive-in movies. These theaters are now practically extinct, but Devil’s Night Drive-In recreates the nostalgic experience. Located on a rooftop in the heart of Downtown LA, the Devil’s Night screenings take place bi-monthly in the summer, and monthly during the rest of the year. You’re welcome to bring all the food and drinks you want (including alcohol). Although if you prefer a more authentic experience there are car hops on roller skates available to bring you popcorn, hot dogs and other theater snacks. If you don’t have a car or don’t feel like dealing with one, they also have an Astroturf area for walk-ins/bike-ins. Screenings include “Grease 2,” “Rushmore” and “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.”

The St George Open Air Cinema has stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. At times you’ll be more inclined to watch the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House than the movie itself!

In all seriousness, it is one of the most sublime ways to spend a summer evening in Sydney.

The cinema itself is located at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in downtown Sydney. It has a nice mix of Hollywood’s new releases as well as old favourites such as Casablanca.

The restaurant and bar serve food, alcohol and coffee from 6:15 pm each night. Currently you are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the St George Open Air, although you can do this at the Moonlight Cinema in Centennial Park (reviewed below). Movies start at about 8:30 pm.

The St George Open Air Cinema is one of the most popular outdoor cinemas in Sydney, so tickets often sell out before each night’s screening. However, a small amount of tickets are set aside each night for those without pre-booked tickets. You will need to queue up for these tickets – a small inconvenience. Tickets are around $20 AUD.
Sydney’s Moonlight Cinema

The Moonlight Cinema in Sydney is situated in beautiful Centennial Park. Although the view is not quite as stunning as at the St George Open Air Cinema, the Moonlight Cinema has a much more relaxed atmosphere.

This is because you can often buy tickets on the night (which allows you to be spontaneous!) and you are allowed to bring your own food, alcohol and picnic blanket. You can even bring a dog, if it’s well-behaved! There are food stalls on site if you wish to buy dinner or snacks.

The Moonlight Cinema screens a nice blend of new releases and old favourites or cult classics, such as The Goonies or Stand By Me. Tickets for the Moonlight Cinema are about $15 AUD – about the same as at the nearby multiplexes.
Other outdoor cinemas in Sydney

There are other outdoor cinemas in Sydney, such as the Starlight Cinema at North Sydney Oval, and the Open Air Cinema at Bondi Beach.

In my opinion, the best outdoor cinemas in Sydney are the St George Open Air Cinema for its fantastic views of the harbour, and the Moonlight Cinema at Centennial Park for its picnic-style atmosphere.

I hope you enjoy your experience at one of the fantastic outdoor cinemas in Sydney.

The show – to be projected on a 50 x 40 ft. outdoor screen – starts at dusk in the Chisholm Trail parking lot (at Fourth & Main St.); gates will open at 7 p.m. if you want to get there early and grab a prime viewing locality. All Sundance Square lots and garages (it says here) will be open for free parking after 5 p.m.

No coolers are allowed, but beverages (and food!) will be hawked by on-premises vendors for your potential partaking pleasure. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs or blankets for sitting purposes.

Upcoming shows on the “Stars under the Stars” screening agenda include Ghostbusters on June 19; Gremlins on June 26; Apollo 13 on July 3; and Spiderman on July 10.