WEST SIDE STORY - BLOCK PARTY

Showings

Ped Mall -Scene 1 Sat, Jun 24, 2017 8:00 PM
Series Info
Series:Special Event
Film Info
Rating:G
Runtime:153 mins
Director:Jerome Robbins
Robert Wise
Year Released:1961
Production Country:USA

Description

FilmScene presents "West Side Story" at sundown, in the alley, for free as part of the Downtown Block Party!

Bring your own chair, buy your popcorn, candy, wine and beer at FilmScene—you can take it out with you if you have a cup.

The first annual Downtown Block Party will be Iowa City’s biggest night event, and it is happening from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 24th throughout 7 blocks and the pedestrian mall downtown. It is an all ages event, so those 21 & older wishing to partake alcohol throughout will need to purchase a cup. The approach to the event will be one of inclusivity, openness and a general welcoming to everyone.

"How does the film -- which won ten Oscars on its 1961 release -- stand up now? Very well indeed."Time Out

"West Side Story remains one of the best musicals of all-time."Movie Metropolis

WEST SIDE STORY

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy in this famed romantic musical update of 'Romeo and Juliet.' This turf war tale of rival teenage gangs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen and the two lovers who cross battle lines won 10 Oscars and has captivated audiences for four decades. A rousing musical score from Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein will keep you snapping.

ABOUT BLOCK PARTY

The first annual Downtown Block Party will be Iowa City’s biggest night event, and it is happening from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 24th throughout 7 blocks and the pedestrian mall downtown. It is an all ages event, so those 21 & older wishing to partake alcohol throughout will need to purchase a cup. The approach to the event will be one of inclusivity, openness and a general welcoming to everyone.

Downtown will be closed to vehicle traffic from Clinton St to Linn St & Dubuque St to Iowa Ave to make way for an estimated 15,000+ people. Entertainment will include local musicians, dueling pianos, ping pong tables, giant jenga, video game tournament, sand volleyball, DJ competition, silent disco, interactive art project, light painting, alleyway movie, and much more! *Please note: This is a rain or shine event. (There will be no ticket refunds.)

 TICKETS ARE ON SALE HERE NOW! Ticket purchase includes: A 21+ wristband and a cup that will allow you to take beer and wine from bar/restaurant to the streets. ONLY beer and wine in THIS cup will be allowed to be taken out to the streets.

You will pick up your glass and wristband at the event that night so that we can ID at the event. Purchasing ahead of time will allow you to move through the lines quicker.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS!
Fleck Sales
Thompson & Co Salon & Parlor
Press Citizen
Performance FoodService
Hills Bank & Trust Company
ImOn Communications