Arena Grand Movie Theatre Blog
Posted Saturday, September 17, 2011 within Events.
The Ohio Film + Music Festival unveiled the schedule for its inaugural event, which will take place October 6-9, 2011. The Ohio Film + Music Festival is a four-day event highlighting the artistry of filmmakers and musicians originating from the 17th state. Curated by OFMF founders Eric Mahoney and Scott Johnson, the fest will showcase the diverse array of creative talent Ohio has produced through the years--from auteur filmmaker Jim Jarmusch to acclaimed hip-hop deejay RJD2 and world-renowned rock bands like the Heartless Bastards and New Bomb Turks. Tickets to each of the films and each of the three nightly concerts are sold separately at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, visit the Ohio Film + Music Festival website Ohio Film + Music Festival
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 7
The Arena Grand Theatre
6:00pm- Stranger Than Paradise (dir. Jim Jarmusch, 1984) w/ The Garage Tapes (featuring Tom Waits)
Saturday, October 8
The Arena Grand Theatre
1:30pm- 4,192: The Crowning of the Hit King (dir. Terry Lukemire, 2010)
3:55pm- The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant (dir. Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert)
North Dixie Drive (dir. Eric Mahoney, 2011)
6:05pm- Deadbeat at Dawn (dir. Jim van Bebber, 1988)
Sunday, October 9
The Arena Grand Theatre
1:15pm- Double-Stop (dir. Roger and Gerald Sindell, 1968) w/ Falling Up
3:25pm- Outside In (dir. Todd Volkmer, 2010)
Stoney Knows How (dir. Alan Govenar, 1981)
5:05pm- True Nature (dir. Patrick Steele, 2010)
7:10pm- 45365 (dir. Bill and Turner Ross, 2009) w/ Lifelike
MUSIC
Thursday, October 6
The Summit, Doors at 8:00pm
Eye (Columbus)
The Main Street Gospel (Columbus)
Nick Tolford and Company (Columbus)
Buffalo Killers (Columbus)
Friday, October 7
Skully's Music Diner, Doors at 8:00pm
R. Ring (Dayton)
Cloud Nothings (Cleveland)
Heartless Bastards (Cincinnati)
New Bomb Turks (Columbus)
Saturday, October 8
Skully's Music Diner, Doors at 9:00pm
Envelope (Columbus)
Blueprint (Columbus)
Icebird (RJD2)
RJD2 (Columbus)
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Posted Tuesday, September 13, 2011 within Events.
We are excited to announce the upcoming Columbus Premiere of the film "Take Me Home", directed, written, produced by, and also starring Ohio native and Otterbein graduate, Sam Jaegar. This extraordinary independent film has received critical acclaim and rave audience reviews at numerous film festivals across the country. Recently this picture won "Best Music in a Film" at the Nashville Film Festival.
"Take Me Home" is a romantic comedy that tells the story of Thom and Claire. When Claire jumps in Thom's beat-up cab in New York, neither realize that they have just begun a journey together of self-discovery that will have them crossing the United States in an effort to find home. In addition to Sam Jaeger, the film also stars: Amber Jaegar, Victor Garber, and Lin Shaye.
Sam Jaegar will be joining us at the Arena Grand to conduct a Q&A session with the audience during the opening weekend (date/time TBD). Mr. Jaegar is well-known for his current role on NBC's "Parenthood" as well as his roles in numerous films including: Lucky Number Slevin, Catch and Release, Behind Enemy Lines, and Hart's War.
For more visit: Take Me Home Official Site.
This incredible movie will open at the Arena Grand on Friday October 21, 2011 and will run through Thursday October 27, 2011 with one showing each day. 20% of ticket sales for the run of this film will be donated to Autism Speaks. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a local graduate, see an amazing film, and help a very important cause.
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Posted Friday, July 8, 2011 within Events.
FREE HARRY POTTER 3D GLASSES!
To thank all the wonderful fans of the Potter series, the Arena Grand Theatre and Warner Brothers are excited to offer FREE Harry Potter 3D glasses for the midnight release and opening weekend of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2!
Glasses only available to patrons watching the 3D version of the movie and available only while supplies last!
As an extra bonus, and ONLY at the Arena Grand, each pair of Potter 3D glasses will come with a soft cloth branded bag (while supplies last) for safe and easy storage of your keepsake glasses after the film. Just one more reason why the Arena Grand is the best choice in Columbus for Harry Potter fans!
PARTY EARLY FOR POTTER AT THE MIDNIGHT SHOW!
It is quite rare that a movie event of this magnitude exists, so the Arena Grand is going to make your very last Potter moviegoing experience one you will never forget! Join us for cocktails at our bar including Butterbeer and other magically inspired drinks before your show.
Brush off your broomsticks and press your robes! We encourage costumes at the midnight show! Come as your favorite character and you could win great prizes including free movie passes to our theatre or free snacks from concession!
Members of our team will be walking the lines ready to 'Potter quiz' you with wizarding trivia so be prepared to win this way as well.
If you are looking for great fun at the movie theater Columbus voted #1 then don't go bland for Potter, go GRAND!
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Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 within Events.
RED, WHITE, and POPCORN! 
Join us after the fireworks on Friday July 1st when all tickets for non-3D movies are $5.00 (3D features $7.00). Why sit in the traffic when you can sit in an air conditioned theater watching a great movie instead of staring at lines and lines of tail lights. All movies will start between 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Tickets available only at our box office and only on Friday July 1st.
Movies showing after the fireworks:
Larry Crowne- 11:25 PM
Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D 11:00 PM
Cars 2 3D 11:05 PM
Bad Teacher 11:30 PM
Super 8 11:20 PM
Green Lantern 11:15 PM
X-Men: First Class 11:00 PM
Bridesmaids 11:10 PM
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Posted Monday, February 28, 2011 within Events.
The film festival just got even better!! Saturday night, March 5th at 9:00 p.m., as part of the Arnold Sports Film Festival, we will be premiering a sneak peek of the yet-to-be-released film "Win Win" starring Paul Giamatti, Melanie Lynskey, Amy Ryan, Jeffrey Tambor, and Bobby Cannavale. This Sundance Film Festival hit tells the story of a disheartened attorney who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach. During his coaching stint, he stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail everything.
This film is rated R. Admission is free with your Saturday Arnold Sports Festival wristband. Seating is limited. Visit http://www.foxsearchlight.com/winwin/.
The Arnold Sports Film Festival runs March 4 through March 6 only at the Arena Grand! Admission is free with your Arnold Sports Festival wristband.
If you are attending the Arnold Festival at the Convention Center, your arm band will gain you access to the film festival for no additional charge. Admission is only granted for that day's events. For example, if you attend the Festival on Friday only, you may see the film festival entries on Friday only.
Tickets for the Film Festival ONLY are $15.00 and will go on sale at our box office one hour prior to scheduled show times. This event is a can't miss as our lobby is transformed in to a Hollywood worthy, mind-blowing event.
Seats for all showings are limited to a first come, first seated basis. The schedule is as follows:
- Friday March 4
- 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Film Screenings
- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: High School Film Screenings
- Saturday March 5
- 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Film Screenings
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.: International Film Screenings
- 9:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.: "Win Win" Sneak Peek Screening
- Sunday March 6
- 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Presentation of Films and Awards Ceremony
The Arnold Sports Festival
Arnold Sports Film Festival
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