Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues announced the lineup for the 2016 edition of Film on the Rocks (FOTR). Presented by Pepsi, the 17th season includes eight events throughout the summer. Each film is preceded by a live concert and local comedian, courtesy of Comedy Works.
The 17th season of Film on the Rocks will kick off on Monday, May 23 with a GREASE sing-a-long. One week later, on Memorial Day (May 30), the season will continue with fan favorite, THE BIG LEBOWSKI. The third show of the season will take place on the actual 75th anniversary of the dedication of Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 1941 (June 15). The Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues are thrilled to recreate the entire original experience to mark the occasion with an official rededication ceremony and a screening of the 1941 classic, CITIZEN KANE.
"Film on the Rocks is one of Colorado's great summer traditions," says Britta Erickson, Festival Director at the Denver Film Society. "We are thrilled to be a part of the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Red Rocks Amphitheatre in our 17th year of the program in one of the world's most beautiful outdoor venues."
This year marks the 30th anniversary of another Film on the Rocks fan favorite, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (June 20). THE SANDLOT will screen on July 11, for the first time in the history of the series. In honor of the late David Bowie, LABYRINTH will screen on July 25 with a tribute concert from School of Rock. Celebrating its record breaking box office run, and possibly the most foul-mouthed superhero of all time, DEADPOOL will screen August 23.
Taking a brief pause before the season closer, the Denver Film Society's young professionals group, the Reel Social Club (RSC) will host its annual fundraiser, Summer Scream at Lakeside Amusement Park, on September 1. The RSC takes over the historic amusement park every year to bid farewell to Summer. Unlimited rides and beverages, and of course, unlimited fun, are all included in the ticket price. The September 6 Film on the Rocks season closer has yet to be announced, however, it promises to be a force to be reckoned with.
"Peak Experience" ticket packages return this year for the ultimate Film on the Rocks experience. For each show guests can choose the VIP experience by selecting the Party Bus or Trading Post Pre-Party. The Party Bus VIP experience starts at Blake Street Tavern, includes food, drinks provided by New Belgium Brewing and a ride with Bus to Show to and from the venue. The Trading Post Pre-Party VIP option includes catering by Steuben's Food Truck, drinks provided by Miller Coors and activities by Play Mile High. Both VIP ticket options include preferred seating in the amphitheatre.
Pepsi Presents FILM ON THE ROCKS 2016 SUMMER SCHEDULE:
May 23 - GREASE sing-a-long with Lissie + Megan Burtt & the Cure For Love
May 30 - THE BIG LEBOWSKI with Anthony Ruptak and The Midnight Friends + The River Arkansas
June 15 - CITIZEN KANE in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 20 - FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF with Strawberry Runners + The Baltic
July 11 - THE SANDLOT with Special Guests + Brent Cowles
July 25 - LABYRINTH with School of Rock - A Tribute to Bowie
August 23 - DEADPOOL with The Blue Rider
September 6 - Season closer: To be announced
Tickets on sale beginning Friday, April 22, $12.00 General Admission (higher on day of show at Red Rocks Box Office) & $47 and up for VIP Peak Experience packages. For more information on shows and ticketing, visit www.denverfilm.org
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., bands begin playing at approximately at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk.
Four-packs for Summer Scream will be available Wednesday, April 20 for $100 ($25/ticket - which include unlimited rides and beverages). Individual tickets go on sale May 27, FREE for Reel Social Club Members, $35 for DFS Members, $40 for Non Members. For more information and tickets visit www.denverfilm.org
Online & Social Media www.denverfilm.org"Like" Film on the Rocks on Facebook (Facebook.com/FilmontheRocks) & Denver Film Society (Facebook.com/DenverFilm), "Follow" Denver Film Society on Twitter (@DenverFilm), join the conversation using the hashtag #FOTR16
Film on the Rocks is presented by Pepsi and the Denver Film Society. In partnership with: SCFD, Denver Arts & Venues, Red Rocks, Blake Street Tavern, Bus to Show, CEAVCO Audio Visual, Comedy Works, Conoco, KBCO, Lyft, New Belgium Brewing, Play Mile High, RMCAD, Red Rocks Credit Union, Steuben's, and Westword.
|