GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Celebration Cinema has announced a "Canned Film Series" in conjunction with Long Road Distillers that will begin on September 18 at select movie venues in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and elsewhere around the state.
It coincides with the launch of Long Road Distillers' new canned cocktails. Craft cocktail pairings will be served during the showing of classic movies. The pairings include:
9.18Bridesmaids I Lavender Lemonade
9.25 Dumb & Dumber I Michigin & Soda
10.2 Casablanca I Rosemary Gin Fizz
10.9 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban I The Polish Falcon
10.16 Jaws I Lake & Valley Lemonade
10.23 Dirty Dancing I Nitro Espresso Martini
10.30 IT I Scandinavian Daiquiri
11.6 Planes, Trains, & Automobiles I Cranberry Fizz
In West Michigan, the eight-week series will be at Celebration North and Studio Park in Grand Rapids, and Cinema Carousel in Muskegon. The admission price is $6, with tickets available at the theatre or in advance at celebrationcinema.com. The shows begin at 8 p.m.
IDs will be required for purchase of beverages, according to a news release from Studio C.
The series will be presented in all Celebration Cinema markets (Grand Rapids, Okemos, Muskegon, Portage, Mount Pleasant and Benton Harbor), but not at all theatre locations.
Here is the weblink listing the films that will be shown.
More information from the news release:
"We're thrilled to bring our craft cocktails to the big screen with Celebration Cinema,” says Kyle VanStrien, Long Road Distillers. “This partnership allows us to share the Long Road experience in a new way. It’s all about celebrating community, creativity, and great taste.” Attendees will enjoy beloved classic movies coupled with cocktails, featuring a holiday movie with Cranberry Fizz, a Michigan favorite actor with Michigin & Soda and other playful pairings. Beverages will be for sale in the auditorium (ID required) and guests will enjoy raffles of series and movie-themed treasures.
“Collaborations like this are part of the fun of having locally owned businesses,” says Emily Loeks, Studio C. “Our team is a fan of Long Road Distillers.It’s cool to be part of their launch of canned cocktails. The CANNED FILM SERIES is going to be a great night out for friends & neighbors in our community.”
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