5/19/2007 7:44 PM
posted awhile ago
Parties (opening night party location change)
What's the next best thing than the films at a Waterfront? a.meeting people in line for a film,
b.catching a glimpse of or a conversation with a famous actor, writer, or upcoming producer,
c.hearing nationally renown musicians perform,
d.the parties,
e.morning coffee at Uncommon Grounds,
f.late night indepth conversations with old and new friends, or
g.having to lift your feet at the boat shed venue due to flooding so you can enjoy the rest of your film safely (that only happened the first couple of years :). That's right, "d" the parties - though this list carries all my favorites of the festival! OPENING NIGHT
The opening party will be Thursday night, June 7th. Plan on a casual happy hour party on the lawn of the Singapore Yacht Club between Coral Gables and The Butler restaurants.. This park is off Water Street, down the street and up river from where they used to hold it. There will be beer and wine available and one of the local restaurants will likely be selling dogs or s'thing as well. Party starts at 6:30, live music should start by 7:30 if not before and a free film will be shown there also once darkness falls. Bring a lawn chair if you want to sit and enjoy the film. I love this party as it's only on this night where ALL the film guests will be in one place providing ample opportunities to meet and mingle. It's a great night for all the volunteers to come together after so much preparation and a great night to run into friends. I'll post the film when I learn what it is - please post yourself if you find out before me :)
I believe Emerson Hart will be the headliner also this year! He just released a new album and it's fantastic!
**it's rumored that SPOUT will be a part of opening night as well** FRIDAY NIGHT
The Dunes bar in Douglas will be sponsoring a special showing of The Life of Reilly on Saturday night, 9pm at their place - tickets on sale there or through the Waterfront Box Office. This can be a pretty lively and interesting place to dance after the movie if you're up for it.
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