Watch 'The Lion King' on The Big Screen at Prescott Park Tonight

Prescott Park Arts Festival have teamed up with Service Credit Union for the 2012 Summer Season to present the outdoor movie series on Monday nights. Each Monday night through September, attendees can view some of the most popular and beloved films of all time in Portsmouth's Prescott Park.

On July 23 audiences will fall in love all over again with Disney's "The Lion King," a cherished film for the whole family. Attendees will watch the 1994 animated musical adventures of the young lion cub, Simba, who is to take his father Mufasa's place as king. But, his uncle, Scar, craves the title of being king for himself and will stop at nothing, even killing his own brother, to get it. Fans will relish in viewing the highest-grossing animated film of the 20th century on the big screen again as Simba learns and grows with his good friends Timon and Pumba.

"The Lion King is one of the timeless Disney Classics, and we are thrilled to be able to bring this film back to the big screen at Prescott Park," says Prescott Park Arts Festival's executive director Ben Anderson. "Sitting in your chairs and blankets under the stars will bring back the novelty and nostalgia of going to the drive-in movies."

The movie series is the result of a long-term goal and intensive fundraising. The festival organizers were able to purchase a high-definition projector and movie screen, specially designed for the projection of outdoor movies. Combined with the existing sound system utilized for concerts, the result is a high quality film screen experience for the whole family to enjoy.

"Movies in the Park is proudly sponsored by Service Credit Union and we're thrilled to be a part of bringing back this family favorite event," says Karen Benedetti, Service Credit Union's Vice President of Marketing. "Service Credit Union is dedicated to helping local families in communities where we live and work. We are proud to support no-to-low cost family events as part of the credit union philosophy of people helping people."

The Service Credit Union Movie Series will be offered free of charge, as with all events offered by Prescott Park Arts Festival, with a suggested donation of $5-$10. General seating is first come, first served, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs to claim your spot in the grass. Want the best view? Reserve a VIP table or blanket by going online at www.prescottpark.org, or by calling 603-436-2848.

In addition to the movie series, Prescott Park Arts Festival's 38th season also features the musical Willy Wonka, presented in partnership with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, as well as a variety of concerts featuring Lucinda Williams, Martin Sexton, Sierra Hull and Highway 111, The Cowboy Junkies, and more.

Since 1996, the Arts Festival has consistently been named by Yankee magazine as a "must-see" tourist attraction. Prescott Park Arts Festival is an independent non-profit organization with a mission of serving the community with a diverse array of quality arts accessible to all.

Submitted by Ben Anderson, executive director of the Prescott Park Arts Festival.