Snohomish, Island counties
Historic Everett Theatre: 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766; everetttheatre.org.
“The Sound of Music”: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1965 musical film stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the story of the Trapp Family Singers. Songs inlcude
“Edelweiss,” “My Favorite things” and “Climb Every Mountain.” The movie won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Shows are at 1:30 Aug. 4 (senior discount available for this show only), 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6, and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Tickets are $8, at the box office or by calling.
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us on the Civil War: To mark the 150th anniversary of the war, a free film series will look at one film a month for six months. The goal is an understanding of the impact of the Civil War on society. A potluck starts at 6 p.m. The movie will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion. Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
July 29: “Red Badge of Courage”(1951), John Huston directed and Audie Murphy starred in the movie based on Stephen Crane’s book about the cost of war. With “Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,”a French film that won the 1963 Academy Award for best short film.
Aug. 26: “Friendly Persuasion”(1956), William Wyler directed this movie about Quakers during the Civil War, starring Gary Cooper and Dorothy McGguire.
Sept. 23: “Glory” (1989), Black soldiers fight for the Union. With Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Matthew Broderick.
Oct. 28: “Ride With the Devil” (1999), Ang Lee looks at the fighting on the Kansas-Missouri border. Featuring Tobey Maguire.
Nov. 18: “Andersonville” (1996), depicts the infamous prisoner-of-war camp.
Dec. 16: “The Conspirator” (2010), Robert Redford directed this film about Mary Surrat, the only woman tried as part of the conspiracy to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. With Robin Wright and James McAvoy.
Seattle
Pacific Science Center’s Imax films: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. Most tickets are $6 to $10.50. Shows run July 29 to Aug. 4. Call ahead; some shows sell out. The Eames IMAX Theater is closed for renovations. It will re-open in the fall.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30, 5:15, 8 and 10:45 daily.
“Born to be Wild”: 1:15 p.m. daily.
outdoor cinemas
Movies are free. Bring your own blankets.
Camano Island Free Summer Outdoor Cinema: Fridays through Sept. 16. Gates open at 7:15 p.m. Movies start at dusk, 8:30 p.m. in the early summer and after 7:30 p.m. in September. Movies are 16 mm film. Southwest corner of East Camano Drive and Dallman Road, www.chumleigh.com or call 360 387-4579. Movies are shown in the genteelly shabby Medium Big Top circus tent in case of rain.
July 29: “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” (color, 1957) with Van Johnson, Claude Raines, Lori Nelson, Jim Backus and Doodles Weaver. Also cartoons and shorts and Chapter 3 of the Crash Corrigan serial “The Undersea Kingdom.”
Cinema Under the Stars: Thornton A. Sullivan Park at Silver Lake at Camp Patterson field, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Friday evenings. Preshow entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at dark, between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Popcorn, hot dogs and drinks for sale. Call 425-257-7117 or check www.everettwa.org.
July 29: Pacific Science Center Super Cool Science show followed by “Despicable Me” (PG)
Aug. 5: Recycled Art Project followed by “Tangled” (PG)
Aug. 12: “Twilight: Eclipse” (PG-13)
Aug. 19: Magician Louie Foxx followed by “Toy Story 3” (G)
Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites: Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St. Movies begin at dusk on giant inflatable screen. Refreshments for sale. Call Edmonds Parks & Recreation at 425-771-0230 or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/calendar.stm.
July 29: “Horton Hears a Who!” (G)
Aug. 5: “Ghostbusters” (PG)
Flicks at the Falls: Granite Falls’ free outdoor movies will begin at dusk at Perrigoue Memorial Park on Jordan Road just off W. Stanley Street. For more information, go to the Granite Falls’ Chamber of Commerce website, www.granitefallswa.com.
Aug. 13: “Gnomeo and Juliet” (G)
Aquafest Movie in the Park: “How to Train Your Dragon” (PG) will be shown at 9:30 p.m. July 29 at North Cove Park during Lake Stevens Aquafest, which is July 29 to 31.
Marysville Popcorn in the Park: Saturday evenings at dusk, about 9 p.m. at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road. Free popcorn. For more information call 360-363-8400.
July 30: “The Karate Kid” (PG)
Aug. 6: “Tangled” (PG)
Outdoor Movies on the Beach: Lighthouse Park on the Mukilteo Waterfront on Wednesdays beginning at dusk, about 8:30 p.m. or later. Preshow entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase. Call 425-347-1456 or check www.mukilteochamber.org.
Aug. 3: “Finding Nemo” (G)
Aug. 10: “Iron Man” (PG-13)
Movies Under the Moon: Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. Free movies begin at 9 p.m. on Fridays. Call 360-863-4559 for more information.
Aug. 5: “Up” (PG)
Aug. 12: “Despicable Me” (PG)
Aug. 19: “Secretariat” (PG)
Aug. 26: “Tangled” (PG)
Sundquist Family Movies in the Park: Willis Tucker Community Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Movies begin at dusk. Popcorn and soda are available for purchase.
Aug. 4: “Toy Story 3” (G)
Aug. 11: “Up” (PG)
Aug. 18: “Enchanted” (PG)
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