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    Monday Movies Under the Stars: European Summer

    Monday Movies Under the Stars: European Summer

    Presented by Vortex Repertory Company at The VORTEX

    August 8-August 29, 2011

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    At The VORTEX, enjoy Monday Movies Under the Stars. This month's theme is European Summer, featuring Roman Holiday, An American in Paris and Chariots of Fire.
    Free Parking & Bus Route. Butterfly Bar serves beer, wine, luscious desserts and savory snacks. Totally FREE! Some seating, lawn chairs/blankets optional. Theme dressing for each movie encouraged.

    Monday, August 8 Roman Holiday (1953)
    Kicking off our European Summer Series with “a regal and highly illegal scoot-around.” A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Academy Award Winner for Best Writing, Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Costume Design. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

    Monday, August 22 An American in Paris (1951)
    Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is "discovered" by an influential heiress with an interest in more than Jerry's art. Academy Award Winner for Best Picture, Best Writing – Story and Screenplay, Best Music, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design. Starring Gene Kelley, Leslie Caron, and Oscar Levant.

    Monday, August 29 Chariots of Fire (1981)
    “This is the story of two men who run. Not to run, but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals, except their honor.” Academy Award Winner for Best Picture, Best Writing – Screenplay, Best Music, and Best Costume Design. Starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson and Nicholas Farrell.


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        The VORTEX

        2307 Manor Road
        Austin, TX 78722

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        August 8-August 29, 2011

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        Mondays @ 8:30PM

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