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June 28, 2024Palace Theatre Announces Summer in the City Free Movie Series
The Palace Theatre’s Summer in the City Movie Series, presented by Broadview Federal Credit Union will again offer eight free, family-friendly movies to children and families from neighborhoods around the Palace in downtown Albany, with targeted outreach to low-income and underserved families in the City. The movie series provides children with the opportunity to enjoy the excitement and beauty of the historic Palace Theatre, while offering fun, safe and positive opportunities to become engaged in the arts. For this series, the theatre opens one hour prior to showtime for fun & educational activities.
Summer in the City is part of the Palace Theatre’s Community Engagement Initiative and is one of several free and low-cost arts and educational programs offered by the Palace that positively impacts local children and families each year.
For each show, doors open at Noon with crafts, educational activities, games, giveaways and more. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Free popcorn is provided to all children 12 and under. For the Summer in the City finale on Wednesday, August 28 – immediately following the screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – the Palace will host a special Ice Cream Social, with activities, giveaways and Free Ice Cream courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. The Ice Cream Social is open to the public.
“Broadview is thrilled to continue supporting the “Summer in the City” free family movie series at the Palace Theatre,” said Broadview Chief Community Officer Kathy Lanni. “We have proudly served as a sponsor of this program since 2016 to ensure children and families in the City of Albany can enjoy the magic of the movies all summer. The Palace is the perfect place for families to beat the heat, spend quality time together, and gain an appreciation for the arts and the rich history of our community.”
2024 SUMMER IN THE CITY SCHEDULE
For all events, doors open at Noon for activities; movies begin at 1:00 p.m.
Tue, July 9 Wish
Tue, July 16 Shrek
Tue, July 23 The Lion King
Tue, July 30 Wonka
Tue, Aug. 6 TMNT: Mutant Mayhem
Tue, Aug. 13 Trolls: Band Together
Tue, Aug. 20 The Princess and the Frog
Wed, Aug. 28 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Free tickets are available in advance at the Palace Theatre Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave. during regular business hours or reserved online at https://bit.ly/SITCPal. Individual Groups, Day Care, and Summer Camps looking to reserve a block of tickets can call 518.465.3335, ext. 121 or email info@palacealbany.org. For more information, call 518.465.4663 or visit www.palacealbany.org
