New Center Park Returns this Week with 2 Free Movies and an Opera Performance

   

(Please note ratings before bringing young children – some are PG or PG-13) 

 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Center Park Returns this Week with 2 Free Movies and an Opera Performance

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIES

 
"Private Romeo" (2011) Not Rated
1h 34min
June 27 - Join us this Wednesday with the free screening of "Private Romeo." 
 
Doors at 8:00 p.m. Film at 9:15 p.m.
 
Stars Seth Numrich, Matt Doyle, both from Tony Award-winning production of WAR HORSE. Based on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." When eight male cadets are left behind at an isolated military high school, the greatest romantic drama ever written seeps out of the classroom and permeates their lives. Incorporating the original text of Romeo and Juliet, YouTube videos, and lip-synched indie rock music, "Private Romeo" takes us to a mysterious and tender place that only Shakespeare could have inspired.
 
New Center Park's Wednesday Night Movies are sponsored by:
 
 
 
 
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES

 
"Bolt" (2008) PG 1h 36min
June 29 - Join us this Friday for the free screening of "Bolt."
 
Doors at 8:00 p.m. Film at 9:15 p.m.
 
From the creator of Cars and Finding Nemo, meet Disney's newest hero, Bolt, and his faithful hamster sidekick Rhino, in this comedy-adventure. As the star of the biggest TV show in Hollywood, Bolt's life is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue. So when the super-pup is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penney, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt immediately springs into action to save her from the forces of evil. But he's not alone, with the help of Rhino, his number one fan and loyal partner, and a crafty alley cat names Mittens, they embark on an extraordinary mission filled with high-flying, action-packed stunts.
 
New Center Park's Friday Night Movies are sponsored by:
 
 
SPECIAL EVENTS

JUNE 30 - Join us this Saturday for the free opera performance "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella).
Doors at 7:00 p.m. Performance at 8:00 p.m.
 
 

Opera MODO's upcoming production of "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella) will be a one-of-a-kind event. Retelling this classic fairy tale as a modern reflection on the relationship between art and artifice in designer/director Monika Essen, who will create new works of art for the set, as well as props and costumes for this production. To give this story a truly modern voice, Opera MODO will present this Italian opera using a hilarious new English translation. Local singers, musicians, cast and crew will collaborate to tell this timeless story with a chorus of cater-waiters, and one fierce drag queen fairy godmother. Duration: 2h 15min.
 
DOWNLOAD THE OPERA MODO APP BEFORE THE SHOW!
 
What this APP will do for you:

1) Provide you with live scene breakdowns before each scene!
2) Provide you with information about the show.
3) Provide you with information about their cast.
 
 
"Le Cenerentola" is made possible by:
 
 
 
 
LYFT is our official New Center Park ridesharing partner and is offering 25% off a ride to the park using the code NCPARK. Max savings of $5 per ride. 
About New Center Park:
 
New Center Park is a unique green space in Detroit's Historic New Center located on the southwest corner of Second Avenue and West Grand Boulevard across from the Fisher Building. Midtown Detroit, Inc. produces the park's summer series. All events are FREE and open to the public, with the occasional ticketed event for residents, employees, and visitors of the neighborhood.
 
The park is open to the public on weekdays from 8AM until dusk. Bring a picnic before 3PM. For more information, call (313) 420-6000.
 

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