On Friday, July 31st around sunset, the Short North Civic Association invites neighbors and friends to grab a blanket and gather under the stars at Goodale Park for a free outdoor screening of “Raising Arizona.â€Â
The hilarious 1987 cult favorite from the Coen brothers, ranked number 31 on the American Film Institute’s list of the top 100 movie comedies, stars Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter as a hapless couple whose baby lust leads to kidnapping, armed robbery, blackmail and a visit from “the lone biker of the Apocalypse.†Frances McDormand, John Goodman and William Forsythe co-star. The feature will be preceded by a classic Warner Bros. cartoon.
“Raising Arizona†is rated PG-13 for adult content, language, some violence and criminal activity. The Screen on the Green program will begin at 9:00 p.m. on the softball field at Goodale Park, located at the corner of W. Goodale St. and Dennison Ave. There is no rain date (fortunately, no sign of rain on Friday's forecast).
Concessions will be provided by Rad Dog! vegan hot dogs and Clintonville Community Market.
Donations are appreciated so that we may have more movie nights. Donors will be eligible for a drawing for gift certificates from area merchants including Basi, Jeni's, Mara Marcom, Spinelli's, Surly Girl Saloon and What the Rock?!




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