newportFILM Unveils Updated Summer Schedule; Kicks Off Next Thursday with STORIES WE TELL

newportFILM has just released an updated summer schedule, prior to its launch next week. The events are BYOB picnic style with live music, food vendors, bike valet, and occasionally a filmmaker to hold a Q&A after the film.

The updated schedule is as follows:

Thursday, July 11
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
STORIES WE TELL
St. George's School Lawn Overlooking Second Beach, Middletown, RI
Film begins at sunset (approx. 8:20 PM)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Live music will precede the film
* Tallulah on Thames cart will offer tacos & burritos for purchase
* Le Petit Gourmet will offer cheese plates, sandwiches & salads for purchase
* Bike Newport will provide a free bike valet, tune-ups for a small charge
* Picnics welcome & encouraged, BYOB!

Friday, July 19
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
THE CRASH REEL
International Tennis Hall of Fame Grass Courts, Newport, RI
Film begins at sunset (approx. 8:20 PM)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Live music will precede the film
* Tallulah on Thames cart will offer tacos & burritos for purchase
* Le Petit Gourmet will offer cheese plates, sandwiches & salads for purchase
* Bike Newport will provide a free bike valet, tune-ups for a small charge
* Picnics welcome & encouraged, BYOB!

Saturday, July 27
Presented by Horan Building Company
In partnership with Newport Folk Festival
MUSICWOOD
Casino Theater, 9 Freebody Street, Newport, RI
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Cocktails & Light Food
8:00 PM, Film Begins
Tickets: $15
* Producer/Director Maxine Trump will hold post-film Q&A
* Bike Newport will provide a free bike valet

Sunday, July 28
Presented by Horan Building Company
In partnership with Newport Folk Festival
MUSCLE SHOALS
Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro Street, Newport, RI
8:00 PM, Film begins
Tickets: $12
* Producer Steven Badger will hold post-film Q&A
* Special musical guest by Newport Folk Festival

Thursday, August 1
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
In partnership with BridgeFest
RUNNING FROM CRAZY
Rosecliff Mansion, Bellevue, Newport, RI
Film begins at sunset (approx. 8:00 PM)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Live music by James Montgomery will precede the film
* Tallulah on Thames cart will offer tacos & burritos for purchase
* Le Petit Gourmet will offer cheese plates, sandwiches & salads for purchase
* Bike Newport will provide a free bike valet, tune-ups for a small charge
* Picnics welcome & encouraged, BYOB!

Thursday, August 8
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
RUNNING WILD
Newport International Polo Grounds, Middletown, RI
Film begins at sunset (approx. 8:00 PM)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Soundtrack writer & musician Steve Poltz will play a concert to precede the film
* Director SuzAnne Mitchell will hold post-film Q&A
* Live music will precede the film
* Tallulah on Thames cart will offer tacos & burritos for purchase
* Le Petit Gourmet will offer cheese plates, sandwiches & salads for purchase
* Picnics welcome & encouraged, BYOB!

Thursday, August 15
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
THE SUMMIT
Easton's "First" Beach parking lot
This event is a DRIVE-IN, but you may set up a picnic on the beach if you prefer
Film begins at sunset (approx. 7:45 PM)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Tallulah on Thames cart will offer tacos & burritos for purchase
* Le Petit Gourmet will offer cheese plates, sandwiches & salads for purchase
* Bike Newport will provide a free bike valet, tune-ups for a small charge
* Picnics welcome & encouraged, BYOB!

Thursday, August 22
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction &
newportFILM Youth presented by Clare Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Newport
THE SHORT GAME + Family Fun!
Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown, RI
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Family picnic, entertainment & fun
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Film begins (Recommended ages: 5+)
Suggested Donation: $5/person

Thursday, September 5
newportFILM Outdoors presented by Kirby Perkins Construction
FILM TBD
Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown, RI
Film begins at sunset (approx. 7:15pm)
Suggested Donation: $5/person
* Live music will precede the film

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Best Musical - Top 3

1. SWEENEY TODD (East End Theatre and Performing Arts)

13.2% of votes

2. THE WIZARD OF OZ (Stadium Theatre)

12.4% of votes

3. THE LITTLE MERMAID (Stadium Theatre)

10.9% of votes

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