HarborLight Film Series Back for Fall
This great free addition to the Howmet Playhouse calendar is back for the fall. Organized by the Arts Council of White Lake, and sponsored by the HarborLight Credit Union, the fall films will feature more classic movies. We caught up with Dave Pickard of the Arts Council to hear about what is on tap. DW: Great to see the movie series is back for fall. I assume it has been going well?
DP: We consider the first five film portion to have been a real success. We averaged just over 100 attendees at each movie, and that was with a couple of unknown titles.
DW: Very good to hear. It is a great idea to offer affordable entertainment, and the combination of movies and the Howmet is a great one. As you planned for this season was there a particular film theme you wanted to highlight?
DP: We found that “Anatomy of a Murder” which was a familiar title drew the best. It suits our typical audience which is of the more senior generation. With that in mind we have gone to a number of known, familiar titles including an Alfred Hitchcock (“To Catch a Thief”) and James Bond (“Dr. No”). “Roman Holiday”, “Inherit the Wind”, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Harvey” are all in the time tested, classic mode. This will give us an opportunity through May of next 2010 to further learn what our audiences are looking for.
DW: What tidbits can you share about the first movie of the season, Barefoot in the Park?
DP: This 1967 movie is based on the Broadway comedy written by Neil Simon. Starring Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, Charles Boyer and Mildred Natwick, it is a real classic and a very enjoyable, G Rated, family oriented comedy in the tradition of great comedy of the 60’s. It will be a very pleasant hour and forty-five minutes on September 3. DW: Anything else folks should know about the series?
DP: The intent of the three partners in this venture (Arts Council of White Lake, HarborLight Credit Union and White Lake Community Library) was to provide regular, family-oriented entertainment for the entire community. Making a profit never entered the discussions. So, we’d like to fill the Howmet each month (we do rent the theater for the night) for the pleasure of our viewing audience.
DW: Well thanks for your effort to bring these cultural opportunities to the White Lake area. Should be a great fall!
DP: Thank you for the opportunity to talk about this great community activity. One last plug; We are always seeking volunteers who would like to participate in choosing movies, seating patrons, selling food, marketing the program or cleaning up the theater after the performance. It requires just a few hours per year, and you get to see the movies free. Call Leslie Salter at 231-981-3455 to sign up.
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