The Office for Community Wellness (OCW) for the Town of New Paltz, in partnership with Historic Huguenot Street, The Margaret Wade Lewis Center, Elting Memorial Library, and the Ulster Prevention Council, is happy to announce its FREE Outdoor Summer Movie Series, starting off with Disney Pixar’s Elemental, on Saturday, June 1st (rain date June 2nd).
Our FREE summer movie series is an opportunity for the New Paltz community to come together, meet each other, and engage in a family-oriented, fun-filled event.
This year’s series is designed to bring together community members interested in exploring and engaging in topics concerning diversity, race, and inclusion. For those wanting to take a deeper dive into these themes, “Continue the Conversation” cards will be provided for individuals to reflect upon, answer, and participate in a larger discussion either at home or in their community.
Outdoor games will be offered on the grounds of Historic Huguenot Street starting at 7:00pm. Free popcorn begins at 8:00pm. The evening’s featured presentation starts at 8:45pm.
Set in Element City, where Fire-, Water-, Earth- and Air-residents live together, Elemental introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.
Directed by Peter Sohn, and written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh, the film draws inspiration from Sohn's youth, growing up as the son of immigrants in New York City during the 1970s. The film highlights the city's distinct cultural and ethnic diversity, and asks the viewer to explore whether or not diverse elements can thrive together.
What to bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, a water bottle, snacks, and bug spray (a limited supply will be available for those who forget). Water, snacks, and bug spray are also available for purchase at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center Museum Shop, which will be open until 9:00pm.
We are excited to have the opportunity to design a program series that not only brings community together, but also gives individuals a chance to dive deeper into important topics of concern.
We invite you to join the fun and be part of the change, as we co-create a happy, healthy, vibrant New Paltz where we can thrive together.
Image Credit:
Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios