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What: Outdoor Movies
Where: East Cobb Park
When: Friday, July 9: Grease (1978)
Friday, Sept. 10: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Cost: FREE
Recently I did a post on FREE Outdoor Movies in Atlanta, but the East Cobb Park schedule wasn’t finished. It was such a good schedule, I thought I’d post it here. I love Grease and Willy Wonka. I’m especially excited that it’s the original. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but I think Gene Wilder makes a much better Willy Wonka than Johnny Depp. Every time I go to the High Museum and get in the elevator from the parking lot to the Plaza, I imagine I’m Charlie and wonder if it will just keep going.
Children’s activities begin at 6 pm and the film is shown at dusk. There is a playground and park for the kids to play prior to the movie. Plan to arrive early and enjoy a picnic. The Friends for East Cobb Park host a concession stand that includes popcorn, candy and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Friends for East Cobb Park. There is also a raffle with great prizes, so bring a bit of extra cash and help keep the program going.
