Summer kicked off officially last night at the Center
with the start of our annual free Movie Mondays series. More than 2,000
movie-goers turned out to watch Billy Elliot, the coming-of-age story
about an English coal miner’s son who dreams of being a ballet dancer. The movie was a sneak peak for when the musical comes to the Center as part of
the 2012-13 Broadway Series.
Before the screening, there were fun Billy Elliot-themed
contests and a raffle, all with fun-filled prizes. People were
encouraged to come dressed as a ballerina, coal miner or boxer (photo left of
some of the contestants). Winners Abby (in blue) and Delaney (in pink) won
tickets to see Billy Elliot the Musical when it visits the Center in
April 2013. 
There was also a jump roping contest and all the lucky participants
received tickets to the OC Fair. And Macy’s, one of this year’s sponsors
of Movie Mondays, held a free raffle with $100 and $25 shopping gift cards and
snack gift bags.
On Monday, July 16, we’ll show the classic film An American in Paris featuring a score by George and Ira Gershwin and starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron and Oscar Levant. Click here for more info.
On Monday, July 16, we’ll show the classic film An American in Paris featuring a score by George and Ira Gershwin and starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron and Oscar Levant. Click here for more info.
A big thanks to all the generous supporters of last
night’s movie: Macy’s, OC Fair, Billy Elliot the Musical and Corner
Bakery.
We hope to see you next week!
We hope to see you next week!
1 comment:
I have not seen the show, but it sounds amazing!
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