Hello Everyone!

It looks like the Dayton Celtic Fest was a big success this past  weekend...and we want to keep the vibes going. This Friday marks the start of a wild, great Irish film - KNEECAP.  This vibrant film has some of the energy of early Danny Boyle, and it truly is a fresh take on the biopic genre. And here's a bonus...take your NEON KNEECAP ticket to The Dublin Pub for 20% of your food order during our run of the film!  

If you still need to see THELMA, this Thursday (Aug. 1) will be your last chance. Both WIDOW CLICQUOT and THE FABULOUS FOUR will stick around for another week.

TONIGHT (July 31)!! You don't want to miss my favorite documentary from last year's Toronto International Film Fest - FLIPSIDE.  We're presenting this film in partnership with Skeleton Dust Records - and the film is a real treat!  Luke will have records for sale in our lobby while spinning some tunes! (This film is fantastic for any creative person or documentary lover.  The trailer doesn't do it justice...take my word on it!)

We've added some new films to our line-up!  DANCE FIRST, a film about Samuel Beckett starring Gabriel Byrne, is now slated to open on Aug. 9.  And in addition to the Sundance hit DIDI, we'll open the wonderful little film MY PENGUIN FRIEND on Aug. 16.  We've also added a special concert doc - REVIVAL 69 - for two special screenings in August.

And don't forget that next Thursday is our special "NEON Nostalgia Night" - featuring TO CATCH A THIEF.  We've just unveiled our plans for the pre-screening Happy Hour...so check out those details below.

"Open Caption Mondays" are back!  On Monday, Aug. 5 all screenings of THE FABULOUS FOUR, WIDOW CLICQUOT, and KNEECAP will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen). 

Synopsis for KNEECAP: "There are 80,000 native Irish speakers in Ireland. 6,000 live in Northern Ireland. Three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed ‘low life scum’ Naoise & Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish language, KNEECAP fast become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries & politicians trying to silence their defiant sound - whilst their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. In this fiercely original sex, drugs and hip-hop biopic Kneecap members play themselves, laying down a global rallying cry for the defense of native cultures." (Sony Classics) Clint Worthington writes, "A fictionalized origin story, Rich Peppiatt’s feature debut spins the freewheeling cinematic language of Edgar Wright and Guy Ritchie into a fun, heartwarming, and suitably raunchy celebration of the Irish language."

FLIPSIDE - presented in 
Partnership with Skeleton Dust Records

TONIGHT! "When filmmaker Chris Wilcha revisits the record store he worked at as a teenager in New Jersey, he finds the once-thriving bastion of music and weirdness from his youth slowly falling apart and out of touch with the times. FLIPSIDE documents his tragicomic attempt to revive the store while revisiting other documentary projects he has abandoned over the years. In the process, Wilcha captures THIS AMERICAN LIFE icon Ira Glass in the midst of a creative rebirth, discovers the origin story of David Bowie’s ode to a local New Jersey cable television hero, and uncovers the unlikely connection between jazz photographer Herman Leonard and TV writer David Milch. This disparate collection of stories coheres into something strange and expansive—a moving meditation on music, work, and the sacrifices and satisfaction of trying to live a creative life."  One of my favorite films from last year's Toronto International Film Fest! (The film's trailer does not do the film justice.)

Wed, July 31 | 7:30

FRIDAY NIGHT PATIO PARTIES

Our patio parties continue this Friday with big NEON supporters -  Brian and Mark Sharp - Friday, August 2 - 5:30-7:30! Brian is well known throughout Dayton for his realty company SharpGroup - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty. H is company has been this year's sponsor for our NEON Nostalgia Nights series (formerly known as "Date Night"). 

You can mark your calendars for other guest hosts, too.  On Aug. 9, you can meet our sponsors from Russell Total Wealth and Wellness, and on Aug. 16, you can meet Amelia Robinson and Anthony Shoemaker.

Many thanks to our sponsor Russell Total Wealth and Wellness - “We help good people make great decisions so they can enjoy an amazing retirement."

Fri, Aug. 2 | 5:30-7:30

NEON's ANNUAL POSTER SALE

THIS SATURDAY! During downtown's "Art In the City" event on Saturday, Aug, 3, we'll hold our annual poster sale.  Some old, some new, some rare, some huge! We're hoping the weather is good so we can really spread things out on our patio.
Stop by, check out our sale, grab a DORA drink and enjoy what downtown has to offer. (But don't miss KNEECAP.)

Sat, Aug 3 | 12:00-4:00

CatVideoFest 2024

ENCORE ADDED!  Sunday, Aug. 4 has Sold Out!  Encore Added on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 1:00. CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area. At THE NEON, 10% of all ticket sales will go to The Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Encore Screening - Saturday, Aug. 10 at 1:00.

ENCORE Sat, Aug 10 | 1:00

Neon Nostalgia Nights: TO CATCH A THIEF

Join us for the next in our "Neon Nostalgia Nights" series (formerly known as "Date Night") on Aug. 8. It will be a special night on the French Riviera - one of glamour, mystery and romance - with the Hitchcock classic TO CATCH A THIEF - starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Thur, Aug. 8 at 7:30.  We're encouraging you to wear your chic, resort-style clothing...think white linen shirts, striped tops, sundresses, and wide-brimmed hats!  C'est Cheese will be on hand starting at 6:00 for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, we'll have a special cocktail on the patio, and we'll even have soft serve ice cream like the beaches of France!
Special Thanks to our sponsor - Brian Sharp of SharpGroup - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty!

Thu, Aug 8 | 7:30

REVIVAL 69: THE CONCERT THAT ROCKED THE WORLD

2 Special Screenings - Aug 11 at 5:15 & Aug. 13 at 7:30!  "John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and other legendary musicians performed at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival. This behind-the-scenes look at “the second most important event in rock and roll history” culminates in John Lennon’s first public performance with The Plastic Ono Band, triggering his decision to leave the Beatles." Tickets $12.50 - available now!

Aug 11 at 5:15 | Aug 13 at 7:30

AMERICAN DELIVERY - presented by Fiver Rivers Health Centers

SAVE THE DATE!Join us for an interesting and informative evening with a free screening of AMERICAN DELIVERY (that includes Free Popcorn). The discussion and Q&A after the film will include representatives from Carolyn Jones Productions, the staff from Five Rivers Health Centers who are featured in the film and others who are working on the front lines to bring awareness to the high infant and maternal mortality rates in our area - particularly for Women of Color.  AMERICAN DELIVERY includes real-life stories of women who benefitted from midwifery care and how this method of care is positively impacting the pre-natal and delivery experiences for women in our community and across the country. Pregnant women who receive high quality, comprehensive pre-natal care, specifically from a midwife, are more likely to have positive birth outcomes. The movie is beautifully filmed and edited and sheds light on the challenges women face while going through pregnancy in the U.S.  To RSVP for yours, please send an email to:  Kim.Bramlage@frhc.org

Wed, Aug 14 | 7:30

Cult Movie Night: BUBBA HO-TEP

Victor Bonacore's "Cult Movie Night" returns once again for a special screening of the Early 2000’s absurd and heartwarming horror-comedy starring the beloved cult icon Bruce Campbell as Elvis Presley.  Elvis and JFK did not die, and today they're roommates in an East Texas nursing home whose residents are being killed by an ancient Egyptian Soul Sucker named Bubba Ho-Tep. After a long run with the PHANTASM franchise, writer/producer/director Don Coscarelli gave the genre film world yet another long-favored midnight movie gem in the form of 2002’s BUBBA HO-TEP. Starring Bruce Campbell in his other role-of-a-lifetime as Elvis Presley, BUBBA piles foulmouthed ancient mummies, conspiracy theories but also a surprisingly layered tale about growing old, regret and redemption.  It also stars the legendary Ossie Davis (DO THE RIGHT THING) as John F. Kennedy. 
Also screening will be the Dayton Premiere of the short documentary MURDERABILIA - the true story of a survivor of the Dark Knight mass shooting in a Colorado movie theater in July 2012. Survivor and subject of the doc, Rowyn Richards, will be on hand to introduce the short.

Thu, Aug 15 | 7:30

Exhibition On Screen: CEZANNE

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! Our next Exhibition On Screen event is scheduled with our special guest from Dayton Art Institute - Dr. Jerry Smith.  Join us for this one-time screening. "Dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cézanne, the exhibition opens in Paris before traveling to London and Washington.  One cannot appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. Filmed at the National Portrait Gallery in London, with additional interviews from experts and curators from MoMA in New York, National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and Musée d’Orsay in Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps one of the least known and yet most important of all the Impressionists."

Sun, Aug 18 | 5:00

We truly appreciate all of your support!
Hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

THELMA (PG-13) 1 Hr 37 Min
Wed & Thur (July 31 & Aug 1): 3:00
FINAL DAY - Aug. 1

WIDOW CLICQUOT (R) 1 Hrs 29 Min
Wed & Thur (July 31 & Aug 1): 5:15
Fri & Sat (Aug 2 & 3): 12:50, 5:15
Sun & Mon (Aug 4 & 5): 5:15
Tues (Aug 6): 3:00
Wed & Thur (Aug 7 & 8): 5:15

THE FABULOUS FOUR (R) 1 Hr 38 Min
Wed (July 31): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Thu (Aug 1): 2:50, 5:10
Fri, Sat, Sun (Aug 2-4): 3:00, 7:20
Monday (Aug 5): 3:00, 7:20
Tuesday (Aug 6): 7:30
Wednesday (Aug 7): 3:00, 7:20
Thursday (Aug 8): 3:00

FLIPSIDE (NR) 1 Hr 32 Min
Presented in Partnership with Skeleton Dust Records
Wed (July 31): 7:30

KNEECAP (R) 1 Hr 45 Min
Thu (Aug 1): 7:45
Fri, Sat, Sun (Aug 2-4): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Mon-Thu (Aug 5-8): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30

CATVIDEOFEST 2024 (NR) 1 Hr 13 Min
Sun (Aug 4): 12:30 - SOLD OUT!

TO CATCH A THIEF (PG) 1 Hr 46 Min
Thu (Aug 8): 7:30
Pre-Screening Food & Cocktails Starts at 6:00