Free Summer Movies return to Iroquois Amphitheater

First run features and Hollywood Classics will light up the silver screen when a new summer season of fun and entertainment gets underway with the return of “Movies under the Stars” at Iroquois Amphitheater in May.

Members of Metro Council are once again providing free movies in the magnificent setting of Iroquois Park.

“We are looking forward to another successful year,” says Councilwoman Marianne Butler (D-15). “It continues to be a wonderful way to showcase a great place to watch movies, the Iroquois Amphitheater.”

Since 2007, Butler and members of Metro Council have sponsored free movies during the summer as way for families to enjoy Iroquois Park.

Here is the 2012 Free Movie Schedule:

May

Sat. May 12: Soul Surfer PG

June

Mon. June 4: Citizen Kane PG

Fri. June 8: The Help PG-13

Mon. June 11: The Muppet Movie G

Mon. June 18: Romancing the Stone PG

Mon. June 25: Chicago PG-13

July

Mon. July 2: Stand and Deliver PG

Mon. July 9: From Russia With Love PG

Sat. July 14: Moneyball PG-13

Mon. July 16: The Magnificent Seven NR

Mon. July 23: The Secret Life of Bees PG-13

Mon. July 30: Raiders of the Lost Ark PG

August

Mon. Aug 6: The Princess Bride PG

Sat. Aug 11 :Cars 2 G

September

Sat. Sept 8: Zookeeper PG


Joining Butler as sponsors this year are Dan Johnson (D-21), ), Rick Blackwell (D-12), Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13), Mary C. Woolridge (D-3), David James (D-6), Jim King (D-10), Bob Henderson (D-14), Kelly Downard (R-16), Jon Ackerson (R-18) Robin Engel (R-22), David Yates (D-25) and Brent Ackerson (D-26).

“Bring the kids and blankets,” says Butler. “This is a great way to kick off the summer.”

The Amphitheater is located at 1080 Amphitheater Road, off New Cut Road. To learn more about events at the Iroquois Amphitheater go to: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/IroquoisAmphitheater/2012iroquoisamphitheaterschedule.htm