Hello Everyone!

We've had a very positive response to THE LIFE OF CHUCK, and THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME still has some steam in it...so we're not opening anything new this week.   That said, there are still new, great films to see at this year's Dayton Jewish International Film Festival...so be sure to check out that line-up. And we're excited to announce that the new Allison Janney film - EVERYTHING'S GOING TO BE GREAT - opens next Thursday, June 26!  (Oh yeah, it also stars Bryan Cranston, Chris Cooper and Simon Rex.) Tickets for opening weekend are already available!

Speaking of DJIFF, the screening of BAD SHABBOS on Sunday evening is already sold out!  I'm happy to announce that we plan to bring it for traditional screenings starting July 4! MovieBreak calls it "Brilliant! A witty, entertaining and charming film. With exciting twists and hilarious dialog, it's rightfully a fan favorite."

"Open Caption Mondays" are a hit and much appreciated by many of our regulars.  On Monday, June 23, our screenings of  THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME and THE LIFE OF CHUCK will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen). 

The 25th Annual DAYTON JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Dayton Jewish International Film Fest is heading into its 25th year, and this year's line-up is looking very strong - with powerful documentaries, strong narratives and a collection of shorts.

Upcoming titles include:
Thu, June 19 at 7:15: A NIGHT OF SHORT FILMS
Sun, June 22 at 3:15: TROLL STORM
Sun, June 22 at 7:15: BAD SHABBOS
Tue, June 24 at 7:15: COME CLOSER
Thu, June 26 at 7:15: SHOSHANA

To learn more about this year's selections and to purchase tickets, visit the "Official Site" link below. 

FRIDAY PATIO PARTIES
RETURNING THIS JUNE

THE NEON's Friday "Happy Hour" Patio Parties are underway.  We've got special guest hosts, music and food trucks lined up for 8 more Friday evenings between June 20 and August 15 (every Friday except July 4).  Mark your calendars and plan to join us for fun vibes, cocktails and great food on Friday evenings this summer!  Many thanks to our sponsor - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty - for their support in making these parties happen!

On June 20 from 5:30-7:30, join our guest hosts Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Generation Dayton.  Music will be provided by man dies., and our food truck will be Bourbon On the Street.

THE FAMILY SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

Our FREE Family Fest is off to a great start. For the next five weeks at 11am, join us for screenings of PBS Kids favorites with free books and activities after each screening on our patio.

To get a better understanding of each week's programming, click on the button below to visit the line-up on our website.

Many thanks to our partners ThinkTV & Dayton Metro Library as well as our sponsors - Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz and FLOC - For Love of Children!

Cult Movie Night - RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD - 40th Anniversary

Victor Bonacore is back with his next installation of Cult Movie Night with a 40th anniversary screening of the cult classic THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. (BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER was a smashing success - be sure to get tickets early.)
When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician." Tickets are $13 each.

THU, JULY 3 | 7:30

MAYA DEREN Shorts with Live Accompaniment 

MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON & Other Shorts - with live accompaniment by Ten Thousand Lakes from Minneapolis!
We're delighted to bring a special evening of classic silent films by Maya Deren along with live accompaniment. Tickets are $12.50 each - available now.
MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON (1943, 14m) will be preceded by the short films AT LAND (1944, 15m), THE VERY EYE OF NIGHT (1955, 15m) and RITUAL IN TRANSFIGURED TIME (1946, 15m). 
MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON is one of the cornerstones of Avant-garde cinema and is ranked as the 16th best film of all time by the British Film Institute. This shorts program, based on the celebrated work of Deren, is a collection of innovative films that delve into dream imagery and non-linear narrative. 

THU, JULY 10 | 7:30

BLUE VELVET

Our audienecs have loved the David Lynch films we've been bringing back to the big screen...so we're continuing with the classic BLUE VELVET - hosted by Steve Budd, Board President of THE NEON! 
Thursday, July 17 at 7:30.  Tickets are $12.50 each and available now!

"The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child."

THU, JULY 17 | 7:30

Crafty Cinema Presents
MISS CONGENIALITY

Get ready for an afternoon of creativity, entertainment, and social activism at Crafty Cinema for a Cause at THE NEON hosted by the Savage Stitcher (Angie). This unique charity event brings together the joy of crafting with the magic of film, all while supporting the Greater Dayton LGBT Center. Bring your own craft project that you can work on in your seat, such as crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and we will all enjoy an afternoon showing of the MISS CONGENIALITY with the lights up so you can work on a project you’ve been putting off, or start something new. A recommended donation of $20 will be collected at the door and all proceeds will go to our local LGBTQIA+ support organization. There are a limited number of seats available for reservation on Eventbrite (payment will still be collected at the event) and the rest will be offered as first-come-first-serve at the door.
(April's screening of BARBIE was a huge success...so be sure to reserve your spot!)

SUN, JULY 20 | 12:30

NAMI presents
ORCHESTRATING CHANGE

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery County Ohio is proud to bring ORCHESTRATING CHANGE to THE NEON.
"ORCHESTRATING CHANGE tells the inspiring story of Ronald Braunstein, a composer who was on the trajectory to becoming one of the world’s leading conductors until he made his diagnosis of bipolar disorder public and was shunned by the classical music community. He decided to create the Me2/Orchestra for people living with mental illness and those who support them, with the mission of erasing mental health stigma one concert at a time... 

Join NAMI for the Dayton premiere of ORCHESTRATING CHANGE with a fundraiser and raffle at 7:00 pm followed by the informative, uplifting, sometimes humorous, and empowering film at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and available now!

WED, JULY 23 | 7:30

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

We're bringing back a personal favorite to the big screen for its 40th Anniversary - the classic Merchant Ivory arthouse hit A ROOM WITH A VIEW
With an all-star cast featuring many NEON regulars, this film is a gem. 
"In this British drama based on the novel by E.M. Forster, Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham-Carter), a young Englishwoman, is touring Italy with her older cousin (Maggie Smith). At a hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming and free-spirited George Emerson (Julian Sands). Although intrigued by George, once she's back in England Lucy ponders settling down with the wealthy, staid Cecil Vyse (Daniel Day-Lewis). When George reappears in her life, Lucy must decide between him and Cecil." (And don't forget that Judi Dench is in it, too!!)

FRI, JULY 25 | Noon
SAT, JULY 26 | Noon
SUN, JULY 27 | Noon

Thank you for all of your support,
Jonathan

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 – THURSDAY, JUNE 26:

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (PG-13) 1 Hr 41 Min
Wed (June 18): 2:40, 5:00, 7:20
Thurs (June 19): 2:40, 5:00
Fri & Sat (June 20 & 21): 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20
Sunday (June 22): 12:20, 5:10
Monday (June 23): 2:40, 5:00, 7:20
Tuesday (June 24): 2:40, 5:00
Wednesday (June 25): 2:40, 5:00, 7:20
Thursday (June 26): 2:40, 5:00

THE LIFE OF CHUCK (R) 1 Hr 50 Min
 Wed & Thur (June 18 & 19): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June 20-22): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday-Wednesday (June 23-25): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Thursday (June 26): 2:50, 5:10

THE DAYTON JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Thurs (June 19): 7:15pm – A NIGHT OF SHORTS (NR) 2 Hrs+
Sun (June 22): 3:15pm – TROLL STORM (NR) 1 Hr 23 Min + Disc
Sun (June 22): 7:15pm – BAD SHABBOS (NR) 1 Hr 24 Min
Tue (June 24): 7:15 – COME CLOSER (NR) 1 Hr 40 Min + Discussion
Thur (June 26): 7:15pm – SHOSHANA (NR) 2 Hrs 1 Min

PBSKIDS FAMILY FILM FEST
CARL THE COLLECTOR - 1 Hr - Saturday (June 21): 11:00am

EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT (R) 1 Hr 35 Min
Thursday (June 26): 7:30