October marks the beginning of cooler evenings and there is no better way to celebrate the end of summer’s heat then by sitting under the stars on the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront enjoying free film classics and music. The fun will take place eachThursday evening in October (6, 13, 20, and 27) in North Straub Park on Beach Drive between 4th and 5th Avenues NE. As a special bonus and as part of the Central Ave. Solstice celebration, Movies in the Park West Side will be offered on Saturday, September 24th in Sunset Park on Central Avenue at Park Street. For all movie nights, live music starts at 6 pm and movies at dark. “Music & Movies in the Park” is produced by St. Petersburg Preservation each October and May to help highlight to residents and visitors the beauty of our 100+ year old downtown waterfront parks.
SCHEDULE
North Straub Park Movies
October 6
Hitch (2005) rated PG-13 – Will Smith stars as “Hitch”, a professional date doctor who falls for a gossip columnist (Eva Mendes) in a comedy with a great sound track! Evening’s music: Steve Connelly and The Greater Good.
The Muppet Movie (1979) rated G – The perfect movie for a fun evening for all ages! Can you match the name to the voice from the Hollywood stars, including Bob Hope, Mel Brooks & Madeline Kahn? Evening’s music: Charlie Morris Band.
October 20
Planet of the Apes (1968) rated G- The classic, starring Charlton Heston, Roddy Mcdowall & Kim Hunter. The film’s ending – still considered one of the best twist endings of all time – never disappoints! Evening’s music: The Legendary Panama Red!
Ghost Busters II (1989) rated PG – Get ready for Halloween as the Ghostbusters’ crew comes out of retirement with the discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm & a resurgence of spectral activity in the Big Apple. Come in costume, prizes awarded! Evening’s music: Rosewood Creek.