Arts & Entertainment
Family-Friendly Friday Films at Lucchesi - Complete Lineup Announced
'The Muppets' fill the screen on June 8 to open the summer series; Thor, Smurfs, Cars 2 and more to come
Looking for something to do on Friday nights in summer? Petaluma Movies in the Park are returning, starting June 8 with the recent hit , with the vocal talents of Jason Segel and Amy Adams.
The family-friendly movie series takes place outdoors at 320 N. McDowell. Entertainment including children's activities, local bands, barbecue and raffle start at 6:30, with the film going on screen about 8 p.m. Movies in the Park is sponsored by the city of Petaluma's Parks & Recreation Division.
Other upcoming films in the 12 week series according to the event website are listed her, and on the poster attached to this article.
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- The Muppets (June 8)
- Puss & Boots with the voice of Antonio Banderas (June 15)
- Chip Wrecked with Alvin and the Chimpmunks (June 22)
- The Smurfs, with Neil Patrick Harris (June 29)
- Thor, directed by Kenneth Branagh (July 6)
- The Three Stooges, directed by the Farrelly Brothers (July 13)
- Cars 2, from Pixar (July 20)
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off, with Matthew Broderick (July 27)
- Kung Fu Panda 2 with Jack Black (Aug. 3)
- Finding Nemo with Albert Brooks (Aug. 10)
- Zookeeper with John Goodman (Aug. 17)
- Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (Aug. 24)
The Summer Concert and Film series is free to the public because of generous support from local sponsors and volunteers.
Last year's series attracted approximately 15,000 viewers, or between 1000 and 1800 per week. Movies are shown on a DLP Cinema Projection System and a 42-ft projection screen for clear image and easy visibility to those in attendance.
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The weekly raffle has raised more than $5,000 for local youth programs. Kids Activities include face painting, bounce house, baseball, weekly games and prizes.
After many years at McNear Park, Lucchesi was chosen as it allows for a larger audience, more parking and weekly events throughout the Summer. Lucchesi can also allow for pre-show live entertainment that was originally refused due to the close proximity of residential housing.
"Just bring a blanket or a chair and come to the park!" says volunteer director John Storck. "The point is to give families in Petaluma a free, weekly program--Designed to get them out of the house and have some fun."
