PICS ON THE PROMENADE

Hollywood comes to Downtown Lakeland with

Pics on the Promenade: 2008 Spring Series

LAKELAND, FL (January 22, 2008) -- The City of Lakeland and NFocus will play host to an exciting new outdoor movie event called Pics on the Promenade. The three month spring series will start on Friday, February 8, 2008 with Casablanca.

The monthly movie series takes place at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater which is between Hollis Garden and the Lake Mirror Center. The event is FREE to the public and families are encouraged to attend. There will be snack vendors on site so bring dinner and a blanket and enjoy the lake setting with movies under the stars. All shows will start at dusk: around 6:30 PM. Be sure to come and claim your spot early.

Casablanca: Friday, February 8, 2008

On Friday, February, 8, 2008, Lake Mirror Amphitheater will play host to one of the most popular romantic movie of all time, Casablanca. Set during World War II in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, the film stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund.  Originally released in 1942, Casablanca won three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The American Film Institute has ranked Casablanca as the greatest love story of all time.

West Side Story: Friday, March 14, 2008

On Friday, March 14, 2008, Lake Mirror Amphitheater will play host to one of the most popular musicals of all time, West Side Story. Loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, the musical is about two youngsters from rival NYC gangs who fall in love. Originally released in 1961, West Side Story won ten Oscars including Best Picture. The American Film Institute has ranked West Side Story as the second greatest musical of all time.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Friday, April 11, 2008

On Friday, April 11, 2008, Lake Mirror Amphitheater will play host to open the greatest duos in cinema history, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. With humor, action, and romance, there is something for everyone. Originally released in 1969, the film stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford and was nominated for seven Oscars including Best Picture.

Pics on the Promenade is proudly sponsored by NFocus, The City of Lakeland, Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Mid Florida Credit Union. Parking is available at the Lake Mirror Center's parking lot and in the Iowa Street parking garage. No glass bottles within the park please. For more information regarding the series, contact Justin Wilson at 863-834-6021.