Arts & Entertainment
Georgetown Launches Sunset Cinema Series
It starts Tuesday, July 7. The films were either made or inspired by Georgetown.
On Tuesday nights starting July 7, the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) kicks off Georgetown Sunset Cinema, Georgetown’s first-ever outdoor movie experience, through August 4.
The inaugural slate features movies filmed in or inspired by Georgetown, Washington’s oldest and most iconic neighborhood. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the panoramic backdrop of the sunset, Potomac River and Key Bridge.
“Georgetown is incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by so much natural beauty, including the GeorgetownWaterfront Park,” said BID Vice President Nancy Miyahira. “We are delighted to invite the community to experience the magic of this setting, an incredible blend of urban and natural, while enjoying movies and the other entertaining experiences available in Georgetown.”
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Georgetown Sunset Cinema
WHEN: Every Tuesday, July 7 through August 4. Movies begin at sunset; arrive at 7 p.m. for best seating and giveaways.
July 7 St. Elmo’s Fire (Rated R)
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July 14 State of Play (Rated PG-13)
July 21 No Way Out (Rated R)
July 28 Burn After Reading (Rated R)
Aug. 4 TBA
WHERE: Georgetown Waterfront Park at the intersection of K/Water Street and Cecil Place, NW.
HOW: Admission to Georgetown Sunset Cinema is FREE and open to the public. Blankets only (no chairs, please); picnics welcome. View the movie schedule at www.georgetowndc.com/sunsetcinema. Tag your Sunset Cinema experience at #GeorgetownSunsetCinema.
About Georgetown Waterfront Park
The Georgetown Waterfront Park provides a green space for visitor recreation and contemplation. Cyclists,skaters, and pedestrians have their own car-free pathways with views of individual boaters, kayakers and competitive crews as well as of Roosevelt Island and the magnificent Key Bridge. The park is managed by the National Park Service’s Rock Creek Park Unit. 2015 marks the 125th anniversary of Rock Creek Park, more information about events celebrating this anniversary can be found at www.rockcreekpark125.org/.
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