Twilight Fun & Outdoor Movies
On every Friday night in August, bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Riverfront Park along the Willamette River for Twilight Fun followed by a family oriented movie at the Gazebo.
It cools off after the sun goes down, so dress appropriately.
Calvary Chapel will be providing free hot drinks. The Harrisburg Library Guild will be selling popcorn and other snacks, and water and sodas to raise funds for the library.
The movies will begin at dark. The times listed below are approximate.
AUGUST 5th
Twilight Fun @ 8:00: Zany Zoo Pets
A safe, fun, and friendly educational environment to learn about, watch and touch birds, hamsters, bunnies, ferrets, snakes and tarantulas. Learn more at www.zanyzoopets.com.
Movie @ 9:15:
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2010; Rated PG Sponsored by Allied Waste
Jetpack-strapped dogs, bat-winged cats, kitty-litter death traps, and
water-bottle interrogation techniques abound in Cats & Dogs: The
Revenge of Kitty Galore, the follow-up to the 2001 film Cats & Dogs. This time around the dueling species team up to stop the devilish
feline Kitty Galore (Bette Midler) from taking over the world. This is a live-action caper-comedy with impressive special effects. The story centers around German shepherd Diggs (James Marsden), an all-too-eager police dog who is
Twilight Fun @ 7:45: Music in Action
An interactive musical experience for persons of all ages. Upbeat songs, creative movement, story telling, comedy and goo, clean fun! http://richglauber.com/about.html
Movie @ 9:00: The Wizard of OZ
1939; rated G Sponsored by Lochmead Dairy
In this classic film, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end
up in the land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in
her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her
return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain,
heart and courage.
Determined by American Film Institute to be the 6th best movie of all time!
Twilight Fun @ 8:00: Craft Time
Kids, come and get crafty. Supplies will be available for making things.
Movie @ 8:45: Furry Vengeance
2010; Rated PG
Sponsored by the Pacific Power & Light
Hoping to make enough money through an overseas employer to live
comfortably, Real Estate Developer Dan Sanders manages to convince his
son, Tyler, and wife, Tammy, to re-locate in a remote corner of Oregon.
Tyler does seem content after he meets with lovely Amber, but Tammy is
concerned about her husband when he near-hysterically claims that local
creatures, including beavers, ravens, bears, fox, etc. have joined
forces to sabotage his project.
Stars Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields.AUGUST 26th
Phoinix Players @ 7:30: Vaudeville
The Phoinix Players from Junction City will be putting on a vaudeville show before the movie. It is anticipated there will be 12 performers, 12 different musical numbers with costume changes, and a one act theatrical style show with musical numbers. The "Eugene Weekly" describes the Phoinix Players with words like "a delicious romp", "infectious talent", "intimate and engaging, and completely fun"!
Movie @ 8:45: Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981; Rated PG Sponsored by Willamette Ag
An action-adventure film directed by Steven Speilberg and produced by George Lucas. It stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. It pits "Indy" against the Nazis who search for the Ark of the Covenant that Adolph Hitler believes will make his army invincible. The film co-stars Karen Allen.
The film originated with Lucas' desire to create a modern version of the serials of the 1930's and 1940's.
Raiders of the Lost Ark was the top grossing film of 1981, and remains one of the highest grossing films ever made. It was nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1982 and won five, including Best Picture. American Film Institute ranks this movie as the 60th best movie ever made.