Hello Everyone!

This past weekend, Wes Anderson's THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME opened on 6 screens in NYC & L.A., and its attendance set a record for 2025!  We're very excited to open this wonderful, new, star-studded film that is quintessentially Wes Anderson!

If you still need to see our current films, you have one more week. The French rom-com JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE, as well as the new Tim Robinson comedy FRIENDSHIP, will stick around until we open THE LIFE OF CHUCK on June 12.  (You don't want to miss THE LIFE OF CHUCK on the big screen - it's a personal favorite and really special film that won the "Audience Award" at The Toronto International Film Festival last Fall.) Though the trailer doesn't give away too much (which is a good thing), you can watch it HERE.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Nostalgia Night featuring O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? - it was a really wonderful night full of great live music, delicious food & cocktails and a fantastic Coen Brothers classic!  If you see Brian Sharp out in the community or stop by Salt Block Biscuit Company (just a couple blocks from THE NEON), be sure to send our thanks...they helped to make our event extra special!

"Open Caption Mondays" are a hit and much appreciated by many of our regulars.  On Monday, June 9, our screenings of  THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, FRIENDSHIP and JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE will be presented with Open Captions (aka - captions presented on the screen). 

Synopsis for THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME: Wes Anderson is back with a film that just earned him a 5+ minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.  "Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins." Starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and many more!

Cult Movie Night
BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER

TOMORROW! Victor Bonacore's Cult Movie Night returns - this time celebrating Pride Month with this Queer cult classic comedy celebrating its 25th anniversary.  "Starring indie darlings Natasha Lyonne (Orange is the New Black) ) and Clea Duval (The Faculty, Girl Interrupted).  Also featuring Ru Paul and Cathy Moriarity.  Lyonne plays Megan, a typical American girl who loved school, cheerleading and girls. Her parents suspect that she’s gay, and decide to send her to a boot camp intended to alter her sexual orientation...
The feature length directorial debut of Jamie Babbit deals with themes of sexuality, gender and social conformity and provides a  positive representation of LGBTQ community by casting a diverse range of characters.
And before the film will be an exclusive, sneak peak at the new Ohio made film MEAT - described as 'A violently queer new vision of fear!'
Plus trailers & More! 

THU, JUNE 5 | 7:30

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.

Though Opening Night will happen at The Roger Glass Center for the Arts at U.D. (on June 5), nine other screenings will take place at THE NEON - starting on June 10.

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 marketing committee has finalized plans for this year's series of Friday "Happy Hour" Patio Parties.  We've got special guest hosts, music and food trucks lined up for 9 Friday evenings between June 13 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! 

On June 13 from 5:30-7:30, join our guest host (and sponsor of the parties) - Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty. Music will be provided by DJ Luke Tandy (from Skeleton Dust Records), and our food truck will be Bourbon On the Street.

THE FAMILY SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL

We're delighted to announce that we're able to once again offer FREE programming for kids and their families this summer. For six weeks starting on Saturday, June 14 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!

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

Thank you for all of your support,
Jonathan

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 – THURSDAY, JUNE 12:

FRIENDSHIP (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Wednesday (June 4): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Thursday (June 5): 5:00
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June 6-8): 7:20
Monday (June 9): 7:20
Tuesday (June 10): 5:00
Wednesday (June 11): 7:20
Thursday (June 12): 5:00
FINAL DAY – June 12!

JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE (R) 1 Hr 38 Min
Wed (June 4): 3:00, 5:15, 7:20
Thursday (June 5): 3:00
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June 6-8): 12:45, 3:00, 5:15
Monday (June 9): 3:00, 5:15
Tuesday (June 10): 3:00
Wednesday (June 11): 3:00, 5:15
Thursday (June 12): 3:00
FINAL DAY – June 12!

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (PG-13) 1 Hr 41 Min
Thursday (June 5): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June 6-8): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday-Wednesday (June 9-11): 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Thursday (June 12): 2:50, 5:00

Cult Movie Night: BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER + MEAT (R)
Thursday (June 5): 7:30

THE DAYTON JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Tue (June 10): 7:15 – RUNNING ON SAND (NR) 1 Hr 44 Min
Thur (June 12): 7:15 – SHARI AND LAMB CHOP (NR) 1 Hr 32 Mon

THE LIFE OF CHUCK (R) 1 Hr 50 Min
Thursday (June 12): 7:30