Alger Theater Presents, The 2nd Annual Film on the Hill:

A Moonlight Series

 

Shown on Saturday July 20th will be

“The Secret of Kells”

 

DETROIT – On Saturday August 20th, The Alger Theater will once again host a FREE outdoor film on Detroit’s far Eastside.  The second in this summer’s monthly film series dubbed “Film on the Hill: A Moonlight Series” will take place beginning at 8:30 p.m. with live music and the film showing at dusk.  The “Film on the Hill” showing will be located at Balduck Park at Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street. Free popcorn will be provided to all attendees and seating blankets will be available for a small donation.

This month’s film, “The Secret of Kells” The story revolves around 12-year-old Brendan as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear. Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished, but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in, Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this enchanting yet dangerous new world.

The Friends of the Alger Theater (FOTAT) along with the Detroit Film Theater (DFT) at Detroit Institute of Arts are co-presenting this free event. The showing of this film is funded in part by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The Friends of the Alger Theater would like to thank the following sponsors. Without their generous support, the FREE Film on the Hill: a Moonlight Series would not be possible.

●    Allemon’s Landscape Center – 17727 Mack Avenue, Detroit

●    BikeTech – 18401 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Boost Mobile – 16401 East Warren, Detroit

●    CEM Business Association – East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Del Pointe Market – 16700 Harper Avenue, Detroit

●    M&M Pet Supplies – 15625 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs

●    Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative

●    Pointe Auto Tech – 17819 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Smokey’s Bar-B-Q – 16555 Harper Avenue, Detroit

●    Vergote’s Poultry & Fish Market – 16523 Harper Avenue, Detroit

Sponsorships are still available at various levels:

$25 – includes onscreen placement of Company logo and mention on Alger Theater Website

$50 – includes onscreen placement of Company logo, mention on Alger Theater Website and your table or materials at the evening showings

$100 – includes onscreen placement of Company logo and mention on Alger Theater Website and your table or materials at the evening showings plus two reserved seating blankets

$200 – includes onscreen placement of Company logo and mention on Alger Theater Website, your table or materials at the evening showings plus two reserved seating blankets and a five-word message for one-week on the Alger Theater Marquee

The mission of the Friends of the Alger Theater (FOTAT) is to preserve the Alger Theater and create a viable Performing Arts Community Center for the cultural enrichment of a diverse population residing in and visiting the Detroit metropolitan region.  FOTAT believes that there is a need on the eastside of Detroit for a neighborhood source of diverse and wholesome quality entertainment for people of all ages.  Furthermore, The Alger Theater believes a thriving Performing Arts Community Center can energize our Eastside area, and help attract investment for nearby commercial improvement.  Residents will have a real sense that our neighborhood is alive and well.  By promoting social interactions, we will help build strong and lasting relationships among the citizens of our community.

The Alger Theater activities are supported through grassroots fundraising efforts as well as through many community partnerships including The Cornerstone East English Village and Morningside Business Association (CEM) and those respective neighborhood associations. A special thank you goes to the many individuals that volunteer their valuable time and energy to the Alger Theater.

For more information about the Film on the Hill: A Moonlight Series — including how to volunteer, or about the Friends of the Alger Theater, contact Karlene Trump, the group’s “academy award winner for fundraising” volunteer, at 313.882.2579