BARBIE is Soaring and Beanie's On the Way

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BARBIE Is Soaring & BEANIES On the Way!

 

Hello Everyone,


Thank you to everyone who came out to see BARBIE with us! It means so much that you chose to see this blockbuster at THE NEON! Our weekend was sensational - with so many enthusiastic guests! It will certainly stick around. This Friday, we're starting a one-week engagement of THE BEANIE BUBBLE - the new movie about the 1990's Beanie Baby craze - starring Elizabeth Banks and Zach Galifianakis (and we've got a Free Beanie Baby for the first 150 customers - first-come, first-serve). THE MIRACLE CLUB will have its last day this Saturday.


On Friday, Aug. 4, we will officially begin our run of the new comedy THEATER CAMP....but on Thursday, Aug 3 at 7:30, we'll have a preview of the film in partnership with our friends from Theatre Lab Dayton! Come see the movie and find out all about their upcoming season and events they host throughout the year.


If you frequently use our website and/or app to purchase tickets, please make sure to read the note on the bottom of this newsletter.


"Open Caption Mondays" continue to be well-received. On Monday, July 31, BARBIE and THE BEANIE BUBBLE will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen). As a reminder, seating is no longer assigned on Mondays-Thursdays for traditional engagements.

NEW ENGAGEMENT:

Synopsis for THE BEANIE BUBBLE: "Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. THE BEANIE BUBBLE is an inventive story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names didn't appear on the heart-shaped tag." Starring Zach Galifianakis & Elizabeth Banks! (Apple) Click the image below to watch the film's trailer.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Do you like trivia? How about a cold beer with some movie trivia? Thursday marks our third LIVE TRIVIA AT THE NEON. This event is Free and open to the public, and it will take place on our patio...so it's weather permitting. Our Assistant Manager Ky will be hosting this week with "Marvel Movie Trivia"...so stop down for some fun and your chance at prizes!

Our Friday Patio Parties have become the place to be! We have a highly visible corner in downtown Dayton, and we love adding more vibrancy beyond people coming and going to movies. Join us on the patio this Friday from 5:30-7:30 with Meg Maloney & Katie Norris. Meg and Katie both live in and work for the City of Dayton and are passionate about the environment! When meeting new people they love talking about all that is awesome in Dayton. Join them on the patio to chat about everything from salamanders to space! We hope you'll come out to meet them. And once again, DJLu Rayfield will spin some tunes for us.

Tickets for 2 Special Screenings of HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD are now available! "Cult icon, enigma, recluse... the life of Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, is full of unanswered questions. Until now. Piecing together his comet-like rise to pop stardom, his creative and destructive impulses, breakdown, exit from the band and subsequent life alone, this feature length documentary is set against the social context of the explosive sixties. Directed by Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis) and award-winning director Roddy Bogawa, it features new interviews with Syd’s friends, lovers, family and band mates Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason." Sunday, July 30 at 5:15 and Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 - tickets just $12.50 each. Click the image below to watch the film's trailer.

Saturday, August 5 is ART IN THE CITY in Downtown Dayton (and Friday, August 4th is a pARTy In The City...a preview for Saturday's events). THE NEON is participating in a couple different ways. On Friday, August 4, from 6-8 p.m we'll have live music with Brennan Paulin (Rock & Pop)...we'll also be showing trailers in one of our auditoriums for anyone to come and check out from 5-6:30. On Saturday, August 5 from 3-5 p.m., we'll have live music with Charlie Campbell (Accordion)...and we'll also have a Poster Sale on our Patio from 1:00-5:30. You can find out more about what's happening around town by clicking the image below.

"Preschool Promise has partnered with the creators of the award-winning documentary BLACK BOYS to bring this powerful film to the Greater Dayton community and to spark conversation about positive changes that we can all make when we work together. This film shows what’s possible when we see Black boys and men in a different light and work to see equity from a new lens. BLACK BOYS, directed by Sonia Lowman, illuminates the spectrum of black male humanity in America. An intimate, inter-generational exploration, BLACK BOYS strives for insight into black identity and opportunity at the nexus of sports, education and criminal justice. The film elevates an urgent and timely reckoning on identity, opportunity and equity to reimagine success for Black males in America while also touching on their vulnerability and resilience in the face of dehumanization. Enjoy this powerful film at 10:00 A.M. on August 12 or September 30. You can reserve a spot and find out more by clicking the image below.

SOLD OUT! FRIDA KAHLO is the next documentary in our partnership with Dayton Art Institute, and it's set for Sunday, Aug. 13 at 5:00! Tickets have sold out for this screening...and tickets will go on sale late next week for its encore - currently scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 - so mark your calendars now if you want to get in on the encore screening!

A note from Dana Graham, founder and creative director of Scripted In Black: "Summer is here, and so is the need for more entertainment, community, and high-vibe events for the culture. We're pleased to announce the return of our 3rd Annual Movie Night series. But this time, we’re back, better, and with a new name! Formerly known as SIB Movie Nights at our host location THE NEON, the new and improved Reel Culture Films: Summer Movie Series will be expanding to three different locations across Montgomery and Clark counties. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are also now able to offer these cinematic experiences at absolutely no cost to attendees! You read it right, for free! We will be showing Spike Lee’s innovative take on adolescence CROOKLYN at THE NEON on August 27th at 4:00pm. The Social Hour (2:30-3:30) will feature delicious and soul satisfying food from Baldhead Tone's Food Truck and an outside Summer vibe of nostalgia and togetherness right here in the heart of downtown Dayton." (Scripted In Black)

We are currently working hard to switch over to a new point of sale...one that will allow us to create memberships and track our business in a more efficient way. This major undertaking is underway, and we plan to pull the plug on our current website and mode of ticket sales (on-line and via the app) on Wednesday night next week (Wednesday, Aug. 2). If you purchase or have purchased tickets for advanced screenings, FEAR NOT! We will still have the data to make sure your tickets are valid. That said, the ability to purchase advanced tickets will not be available next Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. Thanks for your understanding and patience as we work to make ticketing better for everyone!

Thank you for all your support!

We hope to see you soon,

Jonathan

Newsletter

BARBIE Is Soaring & BEANIES On the Way!

Hello Everyone,

Thank you to everyone who came out to see BARBIE with us! It means so much that you chose to see this blockbuster at THE NEON! Our weekend was sensational - with so many enthusiastic guests! It will certainly stick around. This Friday, we're starting a one-week engagement of THE BEANIE BUBBLE - the new movie about the 1990's Beanie Baby craze - starring Elizabeth Banks and Zach Galifianakis (and we've got a Free Beanie Baby for the first 150 customers - first-come, first-serve).

THE MIRACLE CLUB  will have its last day this Saturday.


On Friday, Aug. 4, we will officially begin our run of the new comedy THEATER CAMP....but on Thursday, Aug 3 at 7:30, we'll have a preview of the film in partnership with our friends from Theatre Lab Dayton! Come see the movie and find out all about their upcoming season and events they host throughout the year.


If you frequently use our website and/or app to purchase tickets, please make sure to read the note on the bottom of this newsletter.


"Open Caption Mondays" continue to be well-received. On Monday, July 31, BARBIE and THE BEANIE BUBBLE will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen). As a reminder, seating is no longer assigned on Mondays-Thursdays for traditional engagements.

NEW ENGAGEMENT:

Synopsis for THE BEANIE BUBBLE: "Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. THE BEANIE BUBBLE is an inventive story about what and who we value, and the unsung heroes whose names didn't appear on the heart-shaped tag." Starring Zach Galifianakis & Elizabeth Banks! (Apple) Click the image below to watch the film's trailer.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:

Do you like trivia? How about a cold beer with some movie trivia? Thursday marks our third LIVE TRIVIA AT THE NEON. This event is Free and open to the public, and it will take place on our patio...so it's weather permitting. Our Assistant Manager Ky will be hosting this week with "Marvel Movie Trivia"...so stop down for some fun and your chance at prizes!

Our Friday Patio Parties have become the place to be! We have a highly visible corner in downtown Dayton, and we love adding more vibrancy beyond people coming and going to movies. Join us on the patio this Friday from 5:30-7:30 with Meg Maloney & Katie Norris. Meg and Katie both live in and work for the City of Dayton and are passionate about the environment! When meeting new people they love talking about all that is awesome in Dayton. Join them on the patio to chat about everything from salamanders to space! We hope you'll come out to meet them. And once again, DJLu Rayfield will spin some tunes for us.

Tickets for 2 Special Screenings of HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD are now available! "Cult icon, enigma, recluse... the life of Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, is full of unanswered questions. Until now. Piecing together his comet-like rise to pop stardom, his creative and destructive impulses, breakdown, exit from the band and subsequent life alone, this feature length documentary is set against the social context of the explosive sixties. Directed by Storm Thorgerson (Hipgnosis) and award-winning director Roddy Bogawa, it features new interviews with Syd’s friends, lovers, family and band mates Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason." Sunday, July 30 at 5:15 and Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 - tickets just $12.50 each. Click the image below to watch the film's trailer.

Saturday, August 5 is ART IN THE CITY in Downtown Dayton (and Friday, August 4th is a pARTy In The City...a preview for Saturday's events). THE  NEON is participating in a couple different ways. On  Friday, August 4, from 6-8 p.m we'll have live music with Brennan Paulin (Rock & Pop)...we'll also be showing trailers in one of our auditoriums for anyone to come and check out from 5-6:30. On Saturday, August 5 from 3-5 p.m., we'll have live music with Charlie Campbell (Accordion)...and we'll also have a Poster Sale on our Patio from 1:00-5:30. You can find out more about what's happening around town by clicking the image below.

"Preschool Promise has partnered with the creators of the award-winning documentary  BLACK BOYS to bring this powerful film to the Greater Dayton community and to spark conversation about positive changes that we can all make when we work together. This film shows what’s possible when we see Black boys and men in a different light and work to see equity from a new lens. BLACK BOYS, directed by Sonia Lowman, illuminates the spectrum of black male humanity in America. An intimate, inter-generational exploration, BLACK BOYS strives for insight into black identity and opportunity at the nexus of sports, education and criminal justice. The film elevates an urgent and timely reckoning on identity, opportunity and equity to reimagine success for Black males in America while also touching on their vulnerability and resilience in the face of dehumanization. Enjoy this powerful film at 10:00 A.M. on August 12 or September 30. You can reserve a spot and find out more by clicking the image below.

SOLD OUT! FRIDA KAHLO is the next documentary in our partnership with Dayton Art Institute, and it's set for Sunday, Aug. 13 at 5:00! Tickets have sold out for this screening...and tickets will go on sale late next week for its encore - currently scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 - so mark your calendars now if you want to get in on the encore screening!

A note from Dana Graham, founder and creative director of Scripted In Black: "Summer is here, and so is the need for more entertainment, community, and high-vibe events for the culture. We're pleased to announce the return of our 3rd Annual Movie Night series. But this time, we’re back, better, and with a new name! Formerly known as SIB Movie Nights at our host location THE NEON, the new and improved Reel Culture Films: Summer Movie Series will be expanding to three different locations across Montgomery and Clark counties. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are also now able to offer these cinematic experiences at absolutely no cost to attendees! You read it right, for free! We will be showing Spike Lee’s innovative take on adolescence CROOKLYN at THE NEON on August 27th at 4:00pm. The Social Hour (2:30-3:30) will feature delicious and soul satisfying food from Baldhead Tone's Food Truck and an outside Summer vibe of nostalgia and togetherness right here in the heart of downtown Dayton." (Scripted In Black)

We are currently working hard to switch over to a new point of sale...one that will allow us to create memberships and track our business in a more efficient way. This major undertaking is underway, and we plan to pull the plug on our current website and mode of ticket sales (on-line and via the app) on Wednesday night next week (Wednesday, Aug. 2). If you purchase or have purchased tickets for advanced screenings, FEAR NOT! We will still have the data to make sure your tickets are valid. That said, the ability to purchase advanced tickets will not be available next Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. Thanks for your understanding and patience as we work to make ticketing better for everyone!

Thank you for all your support!

We hope to see you soon,

Jonathan

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