Main Street Greenville has announced that Flicks on 5th, the outdoor summer movie series, will be postponed until the summer of 2010, due to lack of adequate sponsorship.
In 2007, community members presented Main Street Greenville with the idea of outdoor movies being played downtown during the summer. From 2007 to 2008, a committee worked on funding this event as well as hiring a full service vendor to show the movies. The summer of 2008 provided three free family movies on the first Thursday night in June, July and August. Lawn chairs and blankets were permitted into the viewing area, located on East Fifth Street between Walnut and South Broadway, as families watched movies projected on a two story inflatable screen. Each movie recorded an attendance of approximately 120 people.
“It was a very difficult decision that was not easily made. While we hate losing an event, we look forward to bringing the movie series back next year, just as strong as it was in 2008” commented Amber Schmerge, Executive Director of Main Street Greenville.
The purpose of the event is to provide a unique experience in Greenville that is family-friendly and provides affordable entertainment for people of all ages. In 2008 those attending enjoyed movies such as The Goonies and The Sandlot. “This is a way to attract families and friends to our historic downtown, have dinner and enjoy an evening close to home,” Schmerge said.
Dan Rehmert, who attended the summer movie series with his family expressed his dismay at the decision. “This is unfortunate news but I do understand. My family has enjoyed the summer movies and will look forward to the return in 2010. What a great event. Thank you Main Street Greenville.”
For further information regarding Flicks on 5th or Main Street Greenville contact the office at 937.548.4998 or online at www.mainstreetgreenville.org.
