47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival

Rear Window

2010-08-10T11:52:00.000-07:00

The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival continues this week with Rear Window. Rear Winsow is Alfred Hitchcock's thrilling tale, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly, of a wheelchair-bound photographer learning too much about his neighbors.

The movie begins at dusk on Tuesday, August 10th at the Northcenter Senior Campus at 4040 N. Oakley. The movie will be shown in the central green of the campus behind the Catholic Charities residential building.

Singin' In The Rain

2010-07-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival continues this week with Singin' In The Rain. Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds sing and dance their way through a delightful story about a silent film company making the transition to talkies.

The movie begins at dusk on Tuesday, August 3rd at Chase Park at 4701 N. Ashland.

The Blind Side

2010-07-22T11:21:00.000-07:00

The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival continues this week with The Blind Side. Sandra Bullock's Academy Award winning performance as a mother who welcomes a homeless teenager into her family and teaches him the joy of football.

The movie begins at dusk on Tuesday, July 27th at Winnemac Park at 5100 N. Leavitt.

Roman Holiday

2010-07-08T08:25:00.000-07:00

The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival officially kicks off next week with Roman Holiday! Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn star in the 1953 classic about a sheltered European princess who falls in love with an American reporter.

The movie begins at dusk on Tuesday, July 13th at the Northcenter Senior Campus at 4040 N. Oakley. Parking at the campus is for residents only--so plan on walking or taking the Irving Park bus.

Camp Hollywood at the Davis Theater

2010-07-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the Davis Theater is offering dollar movies a couple of mornings a week for kids? The Camp Hollywood Family Film Series is Tuesday and Wednesday mornings through August 18th. All seats are $1.00. Movies begin at 10:00 am. Door open at 9:30 am.

Here's the schedule for the rest of the summer:

July 13th and 14th - Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
July 20th and 21st - Tooth Fairy
July 27th and 28th - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
August 3rd and 4th - Curious George
August 10th and 11th - How to Train Your Dragon
August 17th and 18th - Furry Vengeance

47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival Highlights Family Favorites

2010-06-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

Alderman Gene Schulter is pleased to announce that the 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival will kick off this month and will feature a broad range of family favorites. The 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival is being sponsored and coordinated by Alderman Schulter in conjunction with the Ravenswood Community Council, Greening of Ravenswood, and the Chicago Park District.

“Creating events and activities that give friends and neighbors an opportunity to come together is an important part of making our communities livable,” states Alderman Schulter. “Outdoor film festivals, along with outdoor concerts and neighborhood festivals, can be an important component to keeping vibrant and economically viable.”

Alderman Schulter is also pleased to report that the film festival is being entirely funded by private donations and money raised by the Greening of Ravenswood.

“The City of Chicago is still facing serious budget concerns,” continues Alderman Schulter. “To be able to provide this type of events without drawing from the City budget is a real testament to the commitment of our community.”

The schedule, community-led film reviews, and other interactive features will be available throughout the summer at 47thwardfilmfest.blogspot.com. Included in the schedule are also four movies sponsored by the Chicago Park District as a part of the Movies in the Park program.

The 47th Ward Film Festival schedule is as follows:

Friday, June 25 (Sponsored by the Chicago Park District)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Winnemac Park - 5100 N. Leavitt
Inspired by the children’s book, this animated film tells the story of a small town with some severe weather conditions.

Friday, July 9 (Sponsored by the Chicago Park District)
The Never Ending Story
Chase Park - 4701 N. Ashland
A young boy gets a chance to be a hero in a magical world through the pages of an incredible book.

July 10 (Sponsored by the Chicago Park District)
The Spy Next Door
Revere Park - 2509 W. Irving Park
Jackie Chan stars in this family favorite about a former CIA agent who struggles to babysit three kids while protecting top secret information.

Tuesday, July 13
Roman Holiday
Senior Campus - 4040 N. Oakley
Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn star in the 1953 classic about a sheltered European princess who falls in love with an American reporter.

Tuesday, July 20
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Revere Park - 2509 W. Irving Park
Gene Wilder stars as the eccentric candy maker in Roald Dahl's classic story about Charlie's visit to the Chocolate Factory.

Tuesday, July 27
The Blind Side
Winnemac Park - 5100 N. Leavitt
Sandra Bullock's Academy Award winning performance as a mother who welcomes a homeless teenager into her family and teaches him the joy of football.

Tuesday, August 3
Singin’ in the Rain
Chase Park - 4701 N. Ashland
Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds sing and dance their way through a delightful story about a silent film company transition to talkies.

Tuesday, August 10
Rear Window
Senior Campus - 4040 N. Oakley
Alfred Hitchcock's thrilling tale, starring James Steward and Grace Kelly, of a wheelchair-bound photographer learning too much about his neighbors.

Thursday, August 12
The Muppet Movie
AG Bell School - 3730 N. Oakley
Kermit and Miss Piggy, along with Fozzie and the rest of the gang, make their way to Hollywood in this 1979 introduction to Jim Henson's Muppets.

Saturday, August 14 (Sponsored by the Chicago Park District)
Where the Wild Things Are
Winnemac Park - 5100 N. Leavitt
Spike Jonze re-imagines the Maurice Sendak classis about a little boy who runs away and meets his match of wild things.

Tuesday, August 17
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Revere Park - 2509 W. Irving Park
Harrison Ford battles snakes and more in his search for the lost Ark of the Covenant in Steven Spielberg's first film in the Indiana Jones series.

Tuesday, August 24
Mary Poppins
Chase Park - 4701 N. Ashland
Julie Andrew's stars as the magical nanny who teaches the Banks family to enjoy life with a spoonful of sugar.

Tuesday, August 31
Enchanted
Winnemac Park - 5100 N. Leavitt
A fairy tale princess finds herself in New York City with a new kind of Prince Charming in this heartwarming story.

Tuesday, September 7
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Welles Park - 2333 W. Sunnyside
Matthew Broderick stars as Ferris Bueller in this classic 80's film about a high school student taking a day off in Chicago. Watch the movie and then enjoy the real von Steuben Day parade the following Saturday.

All movies are scheduled to begin promptly at dusk.

Thanks For The Ideas!

2010-05-27T07:14:00.000-07:00

We want to thank everyone for their input on the schedule for the first annual 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival. The schedule will be posted at the beginning of next week and includes many of the recommendations. Our hope is that the 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival schedule includes a wide selection of movies--from classics to to newer favorites. There are movies for the family, movies for the perfect date night, and a tribute to the von Steuben Parade. (Hmmm... I wonder what that one is going to be...) Oh, and there's going to be Muppets.

What Movie Do You Want To See?

2010-05-19T09:24:00.000-07:00

Planning continues for the 1st Annual 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival. As we finalize our schedule, we would love to hear from you! What classic movie do you want to see on the schedule?

What's Your Favorite Chicago Movie?

2010-05-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

What's your favorite movie filmed in Chicago or about Chicago? As the current home of the annual von Steuben Day Parade, we're a little biased...

Shake it up, baby now...

Let's Get Started!

2010-05-12T11:04:00.000-07:00

Alderman Schulter is pleased to announce the first annual 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival. Featuring a range of films for all ages, the 2010 47th Ward Outdoor Film Festival will be hosted in parks and open spaces in Lincoln Square, Northcenter, and Ravenswood.

We encourage you to bookmark this site and check back regularly for a schedule of films, community-led film reviews, and other exciting features.