Quesadilla's and Archie

 

 

The faithful setup crew

 

 

FREE popcorn anyone?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Archie and his crew jamming out

   

 

 The concession stand crew listening to Archie’s tunes

 

 

One of our audience members saved their spot on the lawn by setting up their “Vote For Pedro” shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not only is Archie an amazing guitarist, he is also a fantastic harmonica player!

 

     Everyone chilling and enjoying  the

                   sounds of Archie Crisanto

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                         

                

                               

The winners of our Napoleon Dynamite dress up contest

            

    A member of our audience

                           answering  our trivia

                           correctly

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Getting closer to show time

   

                                                                       A huge thank you to the clean up crew, Archie Crisanto and our sponsors

Napoleon Dynamite and Archie Crisanto

 

This Friday get ready for another incredible Movie Under the Stars. We will start off the evening with a live performance by Archie Crisanto. Archie is a native of Salem Oregon, and is now living in the Utah Valley. We could not be any happier to have him perform for us. Archie has recently been on tour performing throughout the southern states. His blues rock sound echoes many of the greats; early Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan,and The Black Keys.

In honor of our movie, Napoleon Dynamite, we are asking our audience to dress up as their favorite character from Napoleon Dynamite. The best dressed audience members will receive a fantastic prize. This movie is the story of a young man named Napoleon Dynamite and his fight against the social norms of high school to help his friend win class presidency. Not only is this a movie that most can relate to but it is also a movie that can make you laugh at every line.

Don't forget to bring your puffy sleeves, your boondoggles and of course your moon boots to Movie Under the Stars Friday night. See you there!!

A Successful Night

The first movie of the season was a success! Thank you to all who attended and supported us. Also thank you to our sponsors and John Allred for his fantastic performance.

Here are a few pictures of the night.

 

John Allred catching us taking his picture                                   John Allred and a few if his fans

 

Before the movie we tested some of our audience                                   We have a WINNER

on their sandlot knowledge

 

Hungry? Our concession stand can satisfy your needs                  The grill master

 

The movie is about to start                                                                                  One of the best seats on the lawn

Fun for the whole family                                                                        Fun for the whole group

 

The beautiful Utah State Capitol                                              Shhh… Its starting!!!

We hope to see you all for our next movie, Napoleon Dynamite this Friday, with a live musical performance by Archie Crisanto starting at 7:30.

The First Movie of the 2011 Season

The Capitol Preservation Board is thrilled to present the 1^st movie of the 2011 season of Movie Under the Stars. In partnership with the Utah Film Commission, we are proud to present the locally produced film; The Sandlot. Not only is it a Utah crowd favorite for its fantastic one-liners, but also for the meaningful story of the bonds of summer and friendship.








As previously blogged in our Movie Under the Stars questions and answers post, it is wise to arrive early so you can secure that perfect patch of lawn. While you are saving your spot, enjoy a live musical performance from John Allred. John grew up in West Hartford Connecticut and is now spreading his music to Utah.



All musical performances will begin at 7:30 PM. Then at dusk we will begin our featured film. Come and enjoy free popcorn and the magic of Movie Under the Stars!

Announcing the 2011 Movie Under the Stars at the Utah State Capitol!

The Capitol Preservation Board is thrilled to annouce the 2011 Movie Under the Stars at the Utah State Capitol! In it's 4th year of production, this film series has grown in popularity and appeal - drawing over 10,000 viewers to the spacious lawn to view family-friendly films such as Goonies, Enchanted, and the locally produced (and crowd favorite) The Sandlot!

We are grateful for our sponsors who have made this series possible. We thank the Utah Care Foundation and the Utah Film Commission for their support, as well as Harmons for donating FREE POPCORN, and Sugar House Awning Industries for contributing our banners and signs. We are proud that this series is produced without state funds and functions soley on contributions from our generous community.

The cinematic line-up this summer will showcase films with an appeal to all ages: Back by popular demand, we will kick off the series on July 1st with The Sandlot - which was made in our very own Utah! On July 15th, crowds will enjoy the quirky, offbeat comedy Napolean Dynamite, and on July 29th the audience will fall in love with mysterious criminal mastermind, Gru, and his minions in the film beloved by adults and children alike - Despicable Me. On August 12th we will bring you one of our favorite eighties teen films (and also a "made in Utah" favorite) Better Off Dead, and we will conclude the summer series with Disney's latest fairytale wonder, Tangled.

Movie Under the Stars Questions and Answers:

Where, exactly, are the movies being shown?

The movies are projectedonto a HUGE outdoor screen, with surround sound, on the southwest corner of the Capitol grounds. The screen is situated at the bottom of a sloping hill, so every seat is a good seat!

What time do the movies start?

Movies begin at dusk, which is at around 9:00PM in July and 8:45PM in August. Some films last year drew over 1,000 attendees, so it is recommended that you arrive early for good seats!

How early can we come to save our spot?

You are welcome to come as early as you'd like! Feel free to throw down your blankets and pillows and enjoy the pre-movie entertainment.

Are chairs, food, and drink allowed?

Chairs are permitted, but they must be low-profile (under 8 inches) or if over 8-inches, they need to be in the designated chair area. Drinks are permitted and even encouraged, as we do not have on-site food/drink vendors. No alcohol, please. Food is also permitted.

What happens if it rains?

The benefit of checking this blog/the facebook page frequently is that you will know as soon as we have made a decision to cancel a rain due to weather. Shows are not rescheduled if cancelled.

Where do we park?

The best, and safest, place to park is in the Visitors Parking Lot on the east side of the Capitol Building. You are welcome to park along the streets around the Capitol, but pleas ebe very aware of parking signs to avoid tickets!

Are there restrooms?

Yes, inside the Capitol on the 1st floor there are men's and women's restrooms. We have arranged to have the Capitol left open until the film's conclusion to accomodate the restroom needs of our attendees.

Is there live music like there was last year?

Yes! We have some great bands coming this year, and will post the line-up soon!

Are dogs permitted?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Capitol Grounds, but they must be on a leash.

Looking for Volunteers for Capitol Discovery Day

The Capitol Preservation board will be presenting Capitol Discovery Day on the 18th of September. This is an event in which children, families, and all Utah citizens can experience the history and future of the Capitol. We will be looking for 20+ volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer opportunities during the event.

Volunteer duties would include:
1. Instructing children, families, and other individuals on the history of the Capitol.
2. Helping children with activities such as sculpting and constructing gum-drop domes.
3. Takedown and setup. Lifting should be limited to 50 lbs.

There will be three volunteer shifts available. We will be looking for five (5) volunteers from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., five (5) volunteers for 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and ten (10) volunteers from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Volunteers can dress casual but attire should be clean and appropriate for the setting. There will be light refreshments for the volunteers and they will be able to have a lunch break (volunteers would need to bring a lunch.) We may be accepting more than 20 volunteers so no need to worry if you get more than 20 people who express interest.

For more information please visit the link below or contact Mark Sim at msim@utah.gov.

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/203554-293/c