View some of today’s film classics at one of Niagara’s most historic sites
News from the Niagara Parks Commission
Posted January 18th, 2016 on Niagara At Large
Fort Erie, Ontario – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and its Heritage Department are pleased to once again be presenting Friday Night Flicks, an entertaining and family friendly programming series at NPC’s Old Fort Erie, beginning on Friday, January 22, 2016.
The classic film Casablanca screens at Old Fort Erie this January 22nd. See listing of films later in this post for details. on times, etc..
Featuring award winning classics, charming family favourites and culturally important recent releases, these films will be shown within NPC’s storied Old Fort Erie visitor centre theatre.
The modern theatre has ample seating, surround sound and a large projector screen to showcase many of today’s finest films. Enjoy the historic surroundings while taking in great films on select Fridays throughout 2016, including special morning and matinee shows during the March Break. Each month, movies selected will reflect a specific theme, with Classic Movies being celebrated in January.
For a complete listing of all featured films to be showcased, including pre-release movies to be screened in September, please visit: www.oldforterie.com
Dates: Last two Fridays of every month (one date in October).
Morning and matinee movies daily during March Break.
Location: Old Fort Erie, 350 Lakeshore Road, Fort Erie
Free parking available on-site
Hours of Operation: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., films begin at 7 p.m.
Movies during the March Break – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00, with some special Pre-Release titles being $10.00; cash, credit and debit accepted
Contact: Call 905-871-0540 for information
The Niagara Parks Commission is committed to a vision of Ontario’s Niagara Parks as one that Preserves a rich heritage, Conserves natural wonders, and Inspires people world-wide. Founded in 1885, The Niagara Parks Commission is an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Its mission is to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while maintaining financial self-sufficiency.
The Wizard of Oz screens late this January. See list in this post for details
For more information, visit the Niagara Parks Commission’s website at www.niagaraparks.com
NPC Friday Night Flicks – Upcoming Films
JANUARY – Classic Movie Month
January 22nd – 7:00 p.m. – Casablanca (Rated PG, 102 minutes)
January 29th – 7:00 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz (Rated G, 102 minutes))
FEBRUARY – Black History Month19th –
7:00 p.m. – The Butler (Rated 14A, 132 minutes)
26th – 7:00 p.m. – A Time to Kill (Rated R, 149 minutes)
MARCH – March Break Matinees Month
14th – 10:00 a.m. – Happy Feet (Rated PG, 108 minutes)
14th – 1:00 p.m. – Happy Feet 2 (Rated PG, 100 minutes)
15th – 10:00 a.m. – SpongeBob SquarePants (Rated G, 87 minutes)
15th – 1:00 p.m. – The Sandlot (Rated PG, 101 minutes)
16th – 10:00 a.m. – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 (Rated PG, 101 minutes)
16th – 1:00 p.m. – The LEGO Movie (Rated G, 100 minutes)
17th – 10:00 a.m. – Shaun The Sheep (Rated G, 85 minutes)
17th – 1:00 p.m. – How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG, 98 minutes)
18th – 10:00 a.m. – Ice Age (Rated G, 81 minutes)
18th – 1:00 p.m. – Ice Age: The Meltdown (Rated G, 91 minutes)
The list of flms to be screened continues on through December of 2016. So for a complete listing of all featured films to be showcased, including pre-release movies to be screened in September, please visit: www.oldforterie.com
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