Partying since 1999, the Little Italy Open Air Film Fest is still rolling for 2015. The first movie airs Friday, July 3.
The flicks are screened on the wall of Ciao Bella Restaurant (236 S. High St.). This tradition started when the late John Pente allowed a projector to be set up in his third floor bedroom. He was a fervent supporter of the film fest until his death at age 100 in 2010. Pente’s family continues the tradition to this day.
Festivities start at 7 p.m. with live music, followed by the films at 9 p.m. And, there’s free popcorn.
Here’s the full 2015 schedule:
July 3: Moonstruck
July 10: Jersey Boys
July 17: The Wizard of Oz
July 24: Casablanca
July 31: Citizen Kane
August 7: Singin’ in the Rain
August 14: North by Northwest
August 21: Gone With the Wind
August 28: Cinema Paradiso
