Pam & Gary's Lawnchair Theater started in 1994 when we moved into our new home in St. Louis Park. It was our way to meet our neighbors and enjoy a summer evening with friends and a movie at the same time. The idea was born back in the 60's when my dad bought a 16mm projector that we used to lug outdoors and show movies on our garage in Sioux Falls, SD.
Well, we reintroduced that old "home drive-in movie" idea to our 40th Street neighborhood when we brought out our 16mm projector back in the 90's. Since then, the set up has become quite a bit more sophisticated. Now, we have outdoor surround sound, we show DVD's instead of films and we use an LCD projector to shine the show on a twelve-foot, pull-down vinyl screen in our backyard. (Once I learn how to add pictures to this brand new blog, I'll show you myself.)
I plan to use this space for announcing our showings this coming spring and, hopefully, finding a way to link to the photos I often take at the events. While the technology has changed, the spirit of Pam & Gary's Lawnchair Theater remains the same--getting people together in a relaxed, outdoor environment to enjoy each other's company and watch a good movie. We hope to see you there this year!
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