Pasadena Playhouse District’s Blog

FILM FESTIVAL FLIX is a monthly film series which brings the film festival experience to communities around the country. Each month, film enthusiasts from selected cities will be offered an All Access pass to the ―Best of the Fests, and a chance to enjoy festival events in the comfort of a local theater in their home town.

This month’s screening at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7, 673 E. Colorado Blvd. will take place on Wednesday, February 6  at 7:30 p.m. The film screened is “Night” by Australian filmmaker Lawrence Johnston, exploring the phenomenon of night night as respite form the stress of the day, a time to step out and a time of mystery, romance and joy. Screening is followed by a Q & A with filmmaker Lawrence Johnston. Pre-showing reception begins at 6:00 p.m. at Monopole Wine Bar (21 S. El Molino Ave., about one block from the theatre). Red Carpet at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $14.00. Available at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 box office (626) 844-6500 or online at www.filmfestivalflix.com.

Find out more HERE.

Join the PDA for the Merry Merry Movie event in the Playhouse District on Saturday, December 15th at 10 am at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 Theatre located at 673 E. Colorado Blvd. Holiday treats and surprises await all who attend! This year’s movie is A Christmas Carol  starring Jim Carrey. The movie screening will be followed by a free holiday concert by St. Lucy’s Big Christmas Band in the Vroman’s Courtyard. Hope to see you there!

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis /Release Date: 2009 /Running time: 96 minutes

The Holy Land of Tyrol screens at Laemmle Playhouse 7 on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at 7:30 pm as part of the Film Festival Flix. The screening is followed by Q & A with MouseTrap Films CEO Benjamin Oberman and video interview with director Phillip J. Pamer. Pre-showing Holiday reception begins at 6:00 p.m. at Monopole Wine Bar (21 S. El Molino Ave, about one block from the theatre). Red Carpet at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $14.

About the movie: The Holy Land of Tyrol tells the story of Katharina who has to escape from Bavaria to Tyrol together with her husband, Franz during the Tyrolean uprising of 1809.

About the festival: FILM FESTIVAL FLIX is a revolutionary new distribution system, combining a monthly theatrical film series and an online platform, which is changing the way the world discovers Independent films.Each month, film enthusiasts in select cities will be offered an All Access pass to the “Best of the Fests,” and a chance to enjoy festival events in the comfort of a local theater in their home town. Attendees will get VIP tickets to critically-acclaimed films and audience favorites from top film festivals around the world and interact with filmmakers and actors live, simulcast or online.This type of exposure is usually reserved for the industry insider or the holder of a high-priced festival pass; but FILM FESTIVAL FLIX combines live, simulcast and on demand events together with an online platform, offering an interactive and unique way to showcase up to three films per month, promote local filmmakers through the FILM FESTIVAL FLIX short film competition and promote its partners.FILM FESTIVAL FLIX is the destination to discover Independent films from festivals around the world.

Film Festival Flix
Laemmle Playhouse 7
673 E. Colorado Blvd.
For more info and to purchase tickets, visit filmfestivalflix.com or laemmle.com

Join the Playhouse District Association for the Merry Merry Movie event in the Playhouse District on Saturday, December 15th at 10 am at the Laemmle Playhouse 7 Theatre located at 673 E. Colorado Blvd. Holiday treats and surprises await all who attend! This year’s movie is A Christmas Carol, an animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel starring Jim Carrey.  Directed by: Robert Zemeckis /Release Date: 2009 /Running time: 96 minutes

When: Saturday, December 15 at 10:30 am
Where: Laemmle Playhouse 7: 673 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Following the movie enjoy a free outdoor holiday concert, treats, and more! Information: 626.744.0340 or go to www.playhousedistrict.org/merrymerrymovie.

*First-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed seating. Seating is limited to theater capacity (500).

The Playhouse District Association is bursting with excitement this holiday season with our 5th Annual Merry Movie event. Holiday treats and surprises await all who attend!

We invite you to join us for the free screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” The movie tells the tale of the Muppet Characters take of the Dickens classic holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Watch the classic holiday tale of merriment that brings joy to all of us. To view the trailer, click here.

The movie screening will be followed by a free holiday concert by St. Lucy’s Big Christmas Band in the Vroman’s Courtyard. Little junebugs will be hosting a holiday craft table for children to enjoy making one-of-a kind treasures. Hope to see you there!

When:		Saturday, December 17
Where:		Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 Theatres, 673 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena Get Directions
Time:		10:30 am
Cost:		FREE

Laemmle Playhouse 7 is located at 673 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101.

Elements Kitchen is located at 37 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena 91101.