Screen on the Green kicks off Thursday
It's "Back to the Future" Thursday when Screen on the Green returns to Centennial Olympic Park. The free public film showcase, now in its 10th year, kicks off at sunset tomorrow with the Michael J. Fox classic film.
Formerly held at Piedmont Park and moved downtown due to the drought, Screen on the Green shows one movie each Thursday for five consecutive weeks in the summer. Presented by Turner's Peachtree TV, the event runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and includes performances from local artists. Movies begin at sunset.
Peachtree TV spokeswoman Gina McKenzie said organizers have not begun discussing whether Screen on the Green will return to Piedmont Park in 2010 or later years.
Moviegoers can bring their own food or buy on-site, but leave your adult beverages at home. (They're available for purchase at the event.) All coolers, baskets and backpacks will be checked by security.
And with forecasters calling for showers and a possible thunderstorm Thursday night with temperatures in the mid-60s, moviegoers should bring their rain-gear. The event runs rain or shine, except in the event of lightning, said Gina McKenzie, spokeswoman for Peachtree TV.
Sponsored by The Sunshine House, this year's line-up:
• May 28 — Back to the Future
• June 4 — Dreamgirls
• June 11 — Field of Dreams
• June 18 — Home Alone
• June 25 — Ghostbusters, winner of an online vote.
Where: Centennial Olympic Park, the Great Lawn.
How to get there: Take MARTA to the GA Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center station or the Peachtree Center station. Moviegoers may also park at area parking lots. Enter at the main entrance on Andrew Young International Boulevard.
What you can bring: Blankets, coolers, non-alcoholic drinks, chairs with backs 24 inches or shorter.
What to leave at home: High back chairs, glass, grills and pets.
