Amphitheatre Kicks Off 4-month Family Film Series in May

Lincoln Amphitheatre will kick off a 4-month family film series beginning on Saturday, May 7.

Dubbed the "Classic Family Film Series," Lincoln Amphitheatre will show films on a 40 x 30 foot screen on Saturday evenings during the months of May, June, and September and Friday and Saturday nights in July.

The 2011 "Classic Family Film Series" Schedule:
May

· Saturday, May 7, 8 p.m. CDT, "The Goonies."

· Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. CDT, "Harry and the Hendersons."

· Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m. CDT, "E.T."

· June

· Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m. CDT, "The Wizard of Oz."

· Saturday, June 11, 8 p.m. CDT, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

· Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. CDT, "A Muppet Movie."

· July

· Friday, July 1, 8 p.m. CDT, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."

· Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m. CDT, "A Christmas Story."

· Friday, July 8, 8 p.m. CDT, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

· Saturday, July 9, 8 p.m. CDT, Christmas in July: "Elf."

· September

· Saturday, September 3, 8 p.m. CDT, "A League of Their Own."

· Saturday, September 10, 8 p.m. CDT, "Field of Dreams."

· Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m. CDT, "Rudy."

All movies begin at 8 p.m. CDT. Guests may not bring in food or drinks to the amphitheatre. A full-service concessions stand will be provided for Guests to purchase items.

A $5 in-state and a $7 out-of-state per car gate fee apply to enter Lincoln State Park. Admission to the "Classic Family Film Series" is Free, but monetary donations are accepted.

Lincoln Amphitheatre's 2011 production season is complete with "The Wizard of Oz" and "Our American Cousin." "The Wizard of Oz" will take the stage July 21 - August 7, Thursday to Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee. "Our American Cousin" will run August 19 - August 27, Friday and Saturday evenings with a Sunday matinee. The 2011 "Lincoln's Legacy Lives" fundraising campaign is underway to support the expansion of family-friendly and affordable events at Lincoln Amphitheatre.

For more information about Lincoln Amphitheatre's 2011 season, visit www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or call 800-264-4ABE.

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