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The Dude Abides WEST OF LENIN Theatre in Fremont with Premiere of Croswell’s “Rocketmen”

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:30:17 +0000

This Cloudy Weather Will Not Stand, Man!

It may seem like just yesterday (literally)….that summer finally arrived in Seattle. This great weather is the perfect reason to catch an outdoor movie in Fremont FINALLY!.

However, this is your last week to do so in Fremont with the last show of the season upon us. We saved the best for last with a special 21 + screening event of “The Big Lebowksi” with two bars and mobile food trucks in the name of charity for a great local non-profit, Lumana.

We are pleased to announce a new community partner, WEST OF LENIN to theatre to quirky artistic neighborhood with an official “what-have-you” greeting by hundreds of people dressed up in costume, celebrating The Big Lebowski in Fremont at The Dude Fest.

In honor of the this great film, West of Lenin Theatre will premiere a new short film by Webster Crowell series titled “Rocketmen”.

Here’s a Bit More About West of Lenin -

West of Lenin is a project of AJ Epstein and his production company The Ethereal Mutt, West of Lenin is an 88 seat black box theatre and studio space located literally a 5 minute walk west of the Lenin statue in Fremont.

We exist to offer a venue for Seattle’s most interesting and adventurous artists, as well as the re-establishment of a permanent, live performance venue in Fremont.

THE DUDE FEST RETURNS TO FREMONT – GET TICKETS

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:55:12 +0000

In the spirit of the his royal Dudeness! The Fremont Outdoor Movies has taken it upon themselves to bring back Walter and the gang to Fremont.

Two years ago, we teamed up with Lebowski Fest “Speed of Sound” Tour that brought fourth one of the biggest shows on the tour with the original Dude himself, Jeff “The Real Dude” Dowd at Fremont Studios. This year, we create Seattle’s newest Dude ritual.

Join Lumana and the Fremont Outdoor Cinemas for a 21 + screening of the Big Lebowski complete with a White Russian bar and live music, a portion of all proceeds from the event will go towards benefiting Lumana’s programs helping women start businesses in Ghana, West Africa.

To celebrate the end of the summer and Lebowski with your fellow dudes and dudettes. All abiding will be done together while toasting the last days of sun with White Russians in hand.

In addition to the up front fun of the event your attendance will benefit leadership development in Ghana, West Africa. Your attendance will help us achie our goals of expanding our microfinance, savings and education program to numerous new villages in Ghana, West Africa.

COST: $12

RSVP: Please visit Fremont Outdoor Cinemas to buy your tickets and secure a spot!

Sounds fun? The best part is all you have to do is attend! We also would like to encourage guests spread the word, so please recruit your friends for an amazing summer evening out!

TWILIGHT – AUGUST 20TH SCREENING CANCELLED

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:35:07 +0000

Due to scheduling conflict with a new event, the Fremont Outdoor Movies has decided to cancel the TWILIGHT rescheduled screening for August 20th. We greatly apologize and will hope to look at 2012 for a screening.

Thanks!

The Fremont Outdoor Movies Team

Special Event: Ignite Seattle 15 Comes the Fremont!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:21:13 +0000

The Fremont Outdoor Movies is proud to be partnering with the gang at the popular Ignite Seattle for their Ignite 15 location and hosts for this momentous occasion on Saturday, August 20th.

Ignite Seattle 15 Speaker List

Our next Ignite Seattle is little more than 2 weeks away on Saturday, August 20th and we’ve got a stellar line up. This is a very special event as we’re celebrating the summer by having Ignite outside at the Fremont Outdoor Movie Space for this all ages event. Earlier in the day, we’re collaborating with our good friends at Dorkbot for ThingOut, an event for builders, garage hackers, diy makers and the generally curious. Learn more about ThingOut here.

And now, presented in no particular order, our speakers for Ignite Seattle 15.

Ignite Seattle 15 Speakers

Jason Quick The Juggling Act of Life
As a professional one-armed juggler and inspirational speaker, I strive to make every show about an important aspect of being human in relationship with other humans. I am a juggling geek, a relationship geek, and a circus freak who loves to juxtapose the tragic with the comic in order to bring the audience to a new balance within the dialectics that define our lives: comfort and pain, self and community, task and maintenance, love and fear…I will make of these five minutes something you will never forget.

Bennett Haselton Circumventing Internet censorship around the world
My full-time job is working on software to help people in get around Internet censorship in countries like China and Iran, where the government filters what people can access on the Web. I can talk about the history of methods used by repressive government to censor the Web, and the parallel history of the tools for users to defeat that censorship. I will address some of the misconceptions that people have about the nature of circumvention software and the battle between the censors and the circumventors. And finally I will pose some of the (as-yet-unsolved) problems faced by the developers of circumvention software — problems that perhaps the geeks in the audience would enjoy taking home and thinking over.

Amber Straub (shadalicious) Unparenting – tips from a geeky mom.
Now that many of my geek friends are having children (I had mine in my early twenties, somewhat “early”) I want to share some shortcuts and musings that my partner and I have discovered on the way.

I will talk about some parenting rules that have been passed down that can reevaluated and rethought. Are bedtimes really necessary? Our daughter has never had an enforced bedtime, and yet she arrives to school on time every day. It’s ok to rethink and reevaluate how we raise children; it’s ok to try new things.

I will present some signs of being a crazy helicopter parent (not a good thing). Kids *can* be left alone. Kids *can* fly unaccompanied. Kids *can* walk to school alone.

I will point out how we are fostering curiosity and creativity, and how we are teaching personal responsibility, common sense, and early independence. How do we deal with consequences for actions, present rewards and handle necessary chores.

I will show some ways that she gets the attention and care that she does need and want, and how she is thriving with the freedoms afforded to her.

And for those who don’t have kids, I will ensure that the talk applies to those who have kids in their lives. Kids want to be related to as peers, not as “little snotty things that talk”.

Molly Nixon (thebeastieswee mousonomics
Almost all of the medical advances we enjoy today were first tested in mice. Most what we know about human physiology was first studied in mice. However, the general public’s understanding of lab mice is usually limited to a few characteristics – they’re white, and they’re probably trying to take over the world.

In truth, all mice are not created equal (many of them aren’t even white!). Over the past century an entire industry has developed that is devoted entirely to the creation and production of lab mice. My talk will cover the factors that make some mice more useful than others, and the mouse-industrial complex that exists to meet the needs of modern science.

Bryan Zug (bryanzug) How to be a Christian without being a Dick

Glenn Fleishman (glennf) Letterpress Revival

Letterpress printing was a dying art in the 1980s and nearly dead in the 1990s. Technology has revived it. You can now design on a computer, print out a plastic plate, and use 500-year-old technology that reconnects you to the mess and smell of ink, paper, binding, and industrial-age machines. Letterpress is messy, each print is unique, and it’s the antidote and complement to the perfection-with-abstraction of the Web, ebooks, and the rest. People crave real connection that the screen doesn’t provide. Letterpress puts you right up to the metal and pushes.

Beverly Sobelman (bev_sobelman) How to Run Away and Join the Circus
Mid-life career changes are all the rage these days. I went from software engineer to circus artist OVERNIGHT! Except.. I didn’t. I took a bunch of steps that happened to lead away from software and into a career as an aerialist. This talk will walk you through the steps that I took, in hopes that my story might inspire a few others to try something new and different – whether it leads to a new career or simply a great story to tell your grandkids.

Shawn Murphy (shawnmur) Naked Safety or How To Secure a Parade With Simple Psychology
Large events like parades, conventions, and conferences often require large private security forces to maintain order and security. In a post 9/11 world, we’re told that this is required for our safety. It’s possible to control large crowds, effectively and safely, by applying modern psychology instead of barricades.

The Fremont Solstice Parade draws tens of thousands of spectators, but the parade is secured with fewer than 25, unpaid, volunteers with no security background and less than 20 minutes of training.

Security is often a boring subject, but keeping the Fremont Solstice Parade secure, safe, and (barely) a good show are the essence of hacking and good geekery — it’s also surprisingly funny.

Gwen Rowe hacking parents and other authority figures
At the age of 9, Gwen is ready to share her favorite ways to beguile parents and others in charge. It is much easier to convince grandparents to do what you want. A simple please with a cute look goes a long ways But the real big challenge comes in when you need to convince parents or other adults not already enamored with you to do what you want. This talk is full of techniques explained by a kid that can be used to charm and convince nearly anyone.

Techniques including:

it was your idea,
its educational, I will learn from it
one for you, one for me

I will take care of it

oops (aka forgiveness v. permission)
quoting
the power of reasons – because I said so is not a reason
Robots!

Pascal Schuback (schuback) Tech; Disasters and YOU! (Geek approved road trip!)
Crowd sourcing has always been around but with the current technologies, its capabilities have grown tremendously. This presentation will focus on the use of these tools in an environment vastly growing by the number catastrophic events around the world. The month of September is National Preparedness Month and with that CrisisCommons, a volunteer technical community that connects people and organizations who use open data and technology to innovate crisis management and global development, will be going on a road trip. (ROAD TRIP!!!)

Catherine Carr (mamatweeta) You Are Not Your SAT Score: A Crash Course in Multiple Intelligence Theory
As the head of Cranium’s editorial department for 8+ years, I got hooked on Dr. Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory, and I still find it to be a uniquely powerful tool for inspiration and general perspective-broadening. And in the current educational climate, when just about everything revolves around reading and math scores, I also think it’s incredibly important for the kids (and grown-ups!) in the crowd to hear these messages:

There are lots of ways (beyond just “reading” and “match”) to be smart!
We’re naturally inclined toward some of the intelligences, but we can improve and develop in any of them.
If something seems tedious or difficult to you, you can use the multiple intelligences to change your perspective.

Amanda Shumack (amandahoops) What is all the Hoopla?
We’re talking Hoop Dancing – a style of Advanced Hula Hooping that your parents NEVER did!

Amanda (aka Sirin) will talk of the hooping sub-culture and how this modern take on an old fitness craze has taken a very new and different look. It’s become such an addiction to some that they’ve built careers out of hooping, branched off the sub-culture into sub-sub-cultures such as fire hooping, hoop yoga, hoop aerobics and hoop dancing.

These silly circular kids toys are inspiration to people who are looking to get fit, have fun and it CANNOT be done without a smile!

Amanda will also do some LED hooping (yes, this hoop has LIGHTS, people!) and give all the details to anyone who is looking for more info on getting started or who just wants to see what crazy folks are coming up with to spend your free time.

Jen Matson (nstop) Field Guide to Record Collectors

While everyone (of a certain age) remembers the first record they bought as a kid, only a small number of us end up loving the spinning slab of vinyl as much as the music itself.

Drawing on my own experience both as a longtime music geek and onetime used record store clerk, I’d like to present a High Fidelity-style Top Five List covering the most common habits and characteristics of that odd breed known as the record collector. Through a few profiles of collectors I have known and loved, I’ll cover such mysteries as:

- Why people own multiple copies of what appear to be the same record
- What is the proper record fair etiquette
- The sanctity of the first pressing

Even the most physical-format-shunning music fan should come away from my talk with a newfound understanding of (if not appreciation for) why we vinyl enthusiasts continue to lug our heavy boxes and crates of LPs and 45s around with us from place to place.

Deepak Singh (mndoci) #arseniclife
In a world of Twitter and blogs, scientific peer review takes on a new meaning. From press releases, to TV appearances, to controversy in the blogosphere, this talk will dive into the history of one of the more interesting hashtags that Twitter has seen. The #arseniclife controversy portends the future of peer review, and it continues to be great sideline viewing.

Scott Berkun (berkun) Teaching Seattle How To Drive
From merging on I-5 to the snowpocalypse, we have proven, year after year, that our driving skills as a city are wanting. We are surprised by rain, confused by four way stops and baffled at how to turn two lanes into one. Here is a fun but ranty plan for teaching Seattle how to drive right.

Princess Bride: Help Raise Up to $10,000 for Solid Ground This Saturday

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:04:25 +0000

It has come to our attention that this Saturday, audiences have the opportunity to pick between a free screening at the Seattle Center Mural Ampitheater or pay $5 to see it at the Fremont Outdoor Movies this weekend. While we are surprised to find out that the competition on the same night (considering our summer program is announced in May every year). Our concern is the possible opportunity lost for the non-profit charity fundraiser tonight.

The choice is yours, but I would like to share just how important your choice is and how you can benefit a local non-profit Solid Ground

This weekend we are showing a family classic, The Princess Bride. Come out for one of the most fun nights of the season, featuring Wing It Production’s Doug Willot hosting trivia, and playing games with the audience where you can win all sorts of prizes.

SUPPORT LOCAL – 100 % OF ALL DOOR PROCEEDS ARE MATCHED BY OUR SPONSOR – COHO TEAM OF WINDEMERE AGENTS

This night, 100% of admission will go to Solid Ground, a non-profit group “dedicated to achieving a just and caring community, free from poverty, prejudice and neglect.” Even better, the CoHo Team of Windermere Agents will match our donation to support Solid Ground even more. If 900 people show up for this event this Saturday, you could potentially fundraise just under $10,000 for this wonderful charity.

It may seem like a hard decision, but just think that the $5 you could pay for, is actually worth $10 to the charity, Solid Ground this weekend. Also featuring food by Charlie’s Buns n’ Stuff, this is a night you definitely don’t want to miss!

The choice is yours and look forward to seeing you all there this weekend.

TWILIGHT Cancelled Due to Rain Forecast. Rescheduled for August 20th

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:34:36 +0000

Due to continued rain and uncertain weather forecast, we canceled the movie night at 7:15pm. We apologize and with clear skies, it breaks our hearts to not see the movie happen. Nonetheless, we will reschedule the movie for August 20th.

Thanks for those who came out and believed in Seattle’s weather. WE LOVE YOU. See you next week at Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle.

ZOMG! Meet the Rat City Roller Girls at Shaun of the Dead!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:26:28 +0000

What’s better than thousands of Zombies in Fremont? Roller Girl Zombies, baby! Come on out for the ultimate ZOM-ROM COM this weekend and meet Seattle’s premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league to help kick off the outdoor movie season! Find out how you can support and cheer them on for their big July 10th Championship bout at Key Arena in a few short weeks!

NOT ENOUGH? Swing by and get into the undead spirit and see if you have what it takes to win the ultimate costume contest, FASHIONABLY UNDEAD at next week’s Red, White and Dead Zombie Walk with guest judges

RCRG is still composed of about 80 active skaters and many more retired skaters who are still involved. The skaters are divided among four home teams:Derby Liberation Front, Grave Danger, Sockit Wenches, and Throttle Rockets. In addition, a small number of skilled, dedicated skaters are chosen to represent the league on its fifth team, the Rat City Rollergirls All Stars.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide athletic entertainment that improves our member’s individual athletic ability, self-discipline, and character while promoting the roller derby sport. Our program provides intense training, instruction, and competition, which prepares our members to represent Seattle at regional, national, and international competition. We are dedicated to providing community outreach through events, activities, and charity partnerships. We are also advocates for similar roller derby leagues, and we work to encourage the art and sport of roller derby nationally and internationally.

ZOMBIES LOVE NATURAL VINES LICORICE! Free Samples This Weekend!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:16:39 +0000

First Vampires, then it was Zombies take on Seattle this summer! This summer grab a pair of seats, a few friends and leave the movie snacks up to us.

Get ready to snack underneath the stars starting this weekend with our friends at the American Licorice Company at select screenings in Fremont starting with SHAUN OF THE DEAD screening this Saturday!

If you’re a licorice connoisseur, then you know that a premium soft licorice made from all natural ingredients is almost unheard of. Not anymore!

Natural Vines® brand licorice comes in traditional black or strawberry-flavored bite-sized licorice twists packaged in 8 oz. stand-up, gusseted, re-closable bags for retaining freshness.

Some licorice is loaded with non-natural ingredients described by numbers and multiple syllable compounds. Natural Vines® brand licorice is made from all-natural flavorings and colors from natural food sources. We use no artificial flavors and no preservatives. So you can have a pure licorice experience.

In addition, Natural Vines® brand licorices contains no high fructose corn syrup, trans fat or soy, are cholesterol-free, low-sodium, vegan and made in a nut free facility.

Black Licorice twists: Molasses, wheat flour, sugar,brown rice syrup, cane syrup, caramel color, licorice extract, palm oil, natural anise flavor, salt.

Strawberry Licorice twists: Wheat flour, cane syrup, sugar, brown rice syrup, palm oil, malic acid, natural strawberry flavor, beet juice (a natural color), glycerin, licorice extract.

Natural Vines® brand premium licorice benefits from a unique cooking process resulting in a higher quality, better taste and better texture experience. At American Licorice Company, we’ve been dedicating ourselves to the pursuit of the preeminent licorice for five generations, since 1914. We hope you enjoy Natural Vines® brand licorice as much as we do!

Get your GROUPON! Season Passes Gets You 9 Movies for JUST $22!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:46:39 +0000

Like spritzing an email with cologne, blowing kisses at a movie screen is a heartfelt romantic gesture that proves fruitless in attracting movie stars. Experience unrequited love with today’s Groupon to Fremont Outdoor Movies. Choose between the following two options:

• For $22, you get a season pass for one person (up to a $45 value).
• For $34, you get season passes for two people (up to a $90 value).

THE DEAL IS ON NOW UNTIL TOMORROW NITE! CLICK HERE NOW

This deal does not include the Red, White, and Dead Zombie Walk event on July 2 or the Dude Fest on August 27.

Celebrating its 19th year of hosting warm-weather cinematic celebrations, Fremont Outdoor Movies showcases everything from cult classics to pop favorites every summer on its nearly 1,000-person-capacity lawn. Ride a motorized lawn chair or a cinephile donkey to Fremont’s outdoor theater every Saturday evening from June 25 to August 13. In addition, all season-pass holders receive VIP Express privileges, which allows them to skip to the front of the theater’s entrance line. Fremont screens up to nine movies during the course of the summer, starting with the opening-night showing of Shaun of the Dead, preceded by games and contests. Other screenings includeAnchorman on July 9, Twilight on July 16, and a Tron-A-Thon on August 13, which features both the 1982 version of Tron and its 2010 sequel, Tro

Seattle Magazine Picks Fremont as Top Outdoor Movie Spot in 2011!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:13:31 +0000

WOW! So awesome to be picked again this year and be featured in their June issue in Seattle Magazine for 2011. Check out what they said and why you should head on down to Fremont on Saturdays this summer.

Seattle Magazine writes in their June feature:

Outdoor Movie Nights

It’s BYOS (bring your own seating) and BYOP (bring your own picnic) at the Fremont Outdoor movies (3501 Phinney Ave. N; fremontoutdoormovies.com), held on summer Saturday nights beginning June 25. So on beanbag seats, lawn chairs and the occasional double bed, Fremonsters and citizens of nearby neighborhoods set up temporary residence to enjoy interactive audience games and contests, the company of fellow movie enthusiasts and, of course, the screening of a beloved cinematic classic (or catastrophe) projected onto a building. The $5 ticket price makes a Fremont Outdoor Movie an affordable, enjoyable way to spend a summer evening. Check the website for a full lineup of this year’s screenings. Shake things up: Dress in costume for every screening, from Red, White and Dead (the world-famous zombie walk, July 2) to “dudefest night” (The Big Lebowski, August 13). Why? Because you’ll end up with a decade’s worth of Halloween costumes and because everyone wants to be friends with the person dressed as Godzilla or the Death Star. C.L.

ZOMBIES DRINK FOR A GREAT CAUSE: Fremont Arts Council Named 2011 Beneficiary for Zombie Walk

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:57:02 +0000

This Fourth of July weekend, thousands of Seattle’s undead return to feed on brains and representing their Emerald City by shuffling their back into the history books to reclaim the Guinness World Record for “Largest Gathering of Zombies.” New Jersey currently holds the official record with 4,093 Zombies set back in October 2010. So get your costumes out, get ready to sport that fake blood and grab a few friends for this unique block party located in the “Dead Center of the Universe” for this huge costumed affair.

This year, organizers of the Zombie walk are offering a few new options to discourage Zombies to eat bystanders and chomp on mobile food and satisfy their thirst with two beer gardens and a live music concert to Seattle’s biggest 4th of July party to add to the already unique display of undead festivities. So why beer gardens, when Zombies just want to walk in search of brains?

This year, Zombies can shamble, dance and drink their way into the history books for an amazing charity that can raise up to $10,000 for the organizers of the beloved Fremont Solstice Parade that takes place at the Fremont Fair by the Fremont Arts Council annually, among other great programs.

Event Organizer, Ryan Reiter talks about the plans for this year’s additions and why it offers more than just another beer garden, but rather an opportunity to celebrate one of Seattle’s greatest neighborhoods and local non-profits in Seattle, the Fremont Arts Council.

Reiter mentions “My family has been deeply involved in Fremont for over 20 years from the Fremont Sunday Market and popular outdoor movies series and now the Red, White and Dead continues to keep Fremont bustling.

Reiter further adds that the Fremont Arts Council’s creative pioneering, energy and community celebration continues to keep Fremont still crazy after all these years and the prefect compliment to supporting local community organizations.

So, how does it work? Entrance is free upon admission and with every beer you drink, every single dollar spent in the beer gardens goes directly back into their pockets, now that’s Zombies doing some good in their hood to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend! It’s that simple and easy! Celebrate your inner Zombie and raise a glass in the name of world history and charity!

Full details can be found at two websites Fremont Outdoor Movies or ZomBcon for the full lineup of events and activities. Tickets are available for only $3 single or $5 for two people until June 25th ONLY AT www.strangertickets.com. Buy your tickets today

FAQ:

Who: The Fremont Outdoor Movies & Seattle Zombie Walk

What: Guinness World Record Attempt – “Largest Gathering of Zombies” and Beat New Jersey current world record at 4,093.

When: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 | Doors Open at 3pm

Where: Fremont Studios Address: 3501 Phinney Ave North Seattle, WA 98103

How: Purchase your tickets online at http://www.strangertickets.com to register, then dress up as a Zombie and head over to join us for the walk.

Why: Charity Fundraiser and be part of world history

How to Purchase Tickets: http://www.strangertickets.com. Pre-sale admission are just $3 or $5 for two people until June 25th. $5 at the door for the event.

Official Websites and Media Sites:
Website: http://www.zombcon.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ZomBcon
Facebook Event Page: http://on.fb.me/lBEmcb
Twitter: @ZomBcon
New Additions to the Event (Subject to Change)

Rock the Block Music Concert Series | Time 4pm – 11pm with live performances by Kultur Shock http://www.kulturshock.com and The Staxx Brothers http://www.staxxbrothers.com. Openers Music Acts: Death Star Hip Hop, Rushden and Diamonds and Spawn Atomic.

Beer Gardens | Time 2pm – 10:30pm with two themed beer gardens for attendees to celebrate the Guinness World Record and Fourth of July weekend festivities.

Mobile Food Apocalypse | Over 10 mobile food trucks and street food vendors participate in Seattle’s newest mobile food event. Check website for trucks and food vendors.

Charity Fundraiser: Beer Garden Sales Proceeds benefit Fremont Arts Council www.fremontartscouncil.org a local non-profit

Pre-show Activities:

“Fashionably Undead Costume Contest | Judged by The Rat City Roller Girls | Watch the best Zombie costume shuffle down the catwalk, strutting their stuff and slowly falling apart.

Thriller Flash Mob| Performed by the Seattle Thrillers | Join us for the fun and show your skills off with thousands of others, as we try to break another world record this evening for one of the most-popular songs of all-time in Seattle with thousands of fans.

Zombie Walk | Organized by the Seattle Zombie Walk | Help us make history this night, dress up and help us patrol the streets in true zombie march form and stun the streets of Fremont and the world.

Rock the Block Music Concert | Live Performances by Kultur Shock & The Staxx Brothers Openers include Death Star Hip Hop, Rushden and Diamonds, and Spawn Atomic

Fremont to Celebrate Holy Rapture with Zombie Walk on 4th of July Weekend!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:20:27 +0000

Seattle to Celebrate Holy Rapture with World’s Largest Zombie Walk on Fourth of July Weekend

[May 19th. 2011] Citizens of Seattle have taken matters into their own hands deciding to celebrate the recent news of the holy rapture and apocalypse due to begin in May with a massive Zombie Walk and Charity Rock concert on Saturday, July 2nd at the 3rd annual Red, White and Dead Zombie Block Party for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

This Fourth of July weekend, thousands of Seattle’s undead return to feed on undead cosplay and represent the Emerald City by shuffling their back into the history books to reclaim the Guinness World Record for “Largest Gathering of Zombies.” New Jersey currently holds the official record with 4,093 Zombies set back in October 2010.

This year, the Red, White and Dead Zombie Block party returns with the ever-popular Thriller Flash Mob and Fashionably Undead Costume Contest. 2011 also introduces a a new set of activities from a live music concert series, mobile food challenge and massive beer gardens for a local non-profit charity, Reel Grrls. Event Producer Ryan Reiter, “This is popular fan culture at it’s best, it’s the ultimate kodak moment celebrating the ever-popular, Zombie that helps raise money and awareness for local charities happening right here in Seattle annually.

Known by researchers and many as the “populis fanatic culturis” (otherwise known as popular fan culture) virus; this one-day infection has occurred in Seattle the past two Fourth of July weekends; attributed by thousands of moaning, shambling, and dancing Zombies lurking around the artistic community of Fremont for a huge charity event. Symptoms are often include fun, laughter and highly contagious for people of all ages.

Homeland Zombie Security strongly urges people dress up like the undead to avoid being eaten by the fellow Zombies to help Seattle reclaim the Guinness World Record, once and for all. Officers are told that the infected “otherwise referred” as Zombies are hungry and distracted by rock music, mobile food and alcohol and Thriller Dance. In 2009, Seattle’s Zombie walk recEIved the Guinness World Record WITH 3,894 Zombies and although not officially counted and verified by Guinness, Seattle had 4,233 Zombies overall in 2010.

Everyone (Zombie) must meet at the extraction zone located at 3501 Phinney Ave North, home to the Fremont Outdoor Movies on Friday, July 2nd and that everyone should report in costume dressed as ZOMBIES for this historical event to ensure that you are not detected by the walking dead. It’s your only means of survival and we are counting on you to make this possible.

We need 4,094 Zombies to break the world record on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 starting at 2pm. ###

FAQ:

Who: The Fremont Outdoor Movies & Seattle Zombie Walk

What: Guinness World Record Attempt – “Largest Gathering of Zombies” and Beat New Jersey current world record at 4,093.

When: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 | Doors Open at 3pm

Where: Fremont Studios Address: 3501 Phinney Ave North Seattle, WA 98103

How: Purchase your tickets online at www.strangertickts.com to register, then dress up as a Zombie and head over to join us for the walk.

Why: Charity Fundraiser and be part of world history

How to Purchase Tickets: http://www.strangertickets.com. Pre-sale admission are just $3 or $5 for two people until June 25th. $5 at the door for the event.

Official Websites and Media Sites:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.zombcon.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/ZomBcon
FAN EVENT PAGE: http://on.fb.me/lBEmcb
TWITTER: @ZomBcon

New Additions to the Event (Subject to Change)

ROCK THE BLOCK Music Concert Series | Time 4pm – 11pm with live performances by KULTUR SHOCKwww.kulturshock.com and THE STAXX BROTHERS www.staxxbrothers.com. Openers Music Acts: Death Star Hip Hop, Rushden and Diamonds and Spawn Atomic
BEER/SPIRIT GARDENS | Time 2pm – 10:30pm with two themed beer gardens for attendees to celebrate the Guinness World Record and Fourth of July weekend festivities.
MOBILE FOOD RODEO | Over 10 mobile food trucks and street food vendors participate in Seattle’s newest mobile food event. Check website for trucks and food vendors.
CHARITY FUNDRAISER: Beer Garden Sales Proceeds benefit REEL GRRLS www.reelgrrls.org, a local 501 (3) c

PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES:

“FASHIONABLY UNDEAD Costume Contest | Judged by The Rat City Roller Girls | FREE
Watch the best Zombie costume shuffle down the catwalk, strutting their stuff and slowly falling apart.

THRILLER FLASH MOB| Performed by the Seattle Thrillers | FREE
Join us for the fun and show your skills off with thousands of others, as we try to break another world record this evening for one of the most-popular songs of all-time in Seattle with thousands of fans.

ZOMBIE WALK | Organized by the Seattle Zombie Walk | FREE
Help us make history this night, dress up and help us patrol the streets in true zombie march form and stun the streets of Fremont and the world.

ROCK THE BLOCK MUSIC CONCERT | Live Performances by KULTUR SHOCK & THE STAXX BROTHERS

LIVE MUSIC CONCERT COMES TO ZOMBIE WALK – JULY 2ND

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:12:10 +0000

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SUMMER RETURNS FROM THE DEAD!
Kick off your summer with thousands of Zombies this Fourth of July weekend at the 3rd annual Red, White and Dead Zombie Block Party! The fun returns to the heart of Fremont with Seattle’s newest outdoor music concert, “Rock the Block” featuring live performances by KULTUR SHOCK and THE STAXX BROTHERS and many others.

This year’s activities include the popular Guinness World Record attempt Zombie walk, Thriller dance and Fashionably Undead costume contest. 2011 also welcomes new features with two massive beer gardens and Seattle popular, mobile food carts to enjoy all day day long and into the evening!

2011 EVENT SCHEDULE: (Subject to Change)

2PM – DOORS OPEN [ Beer Gardens & Mobile Food Challenge]
3pm – Music Concert Performance By Death Star Hip-Hop
4PM – Music Concert Performance By Rushden and Diamonds
5PM – Music Concert Performance By Spawn Atomic
5:30 – MASSIVE THRILLER DANCE by The Seattle Thrillers
6PM – ZOMBIE WALK BEGINS – Guinness World Record
7PM – FASHIONABLY Costume Contest – Rat City Roller Girls
7:15 – Music Concert Performance By THE STAXX BROTHERS
9PM – Music Concert Performance By KULTUR SHOCK
11PM – EVENT CLOSES

Special Guests Include RAT CITY ROLLER GIRLS Team as guest judges this year, plus some of your favorite mobile food carts around Seattle.

This all-ages experience offers attendees a 360-degree pop culture explosion with a one of the biggest display of costumes and make-up celebrating the every popular, Zombie.

Over 7,000 people attended last year and has garnered two Guinness World Records for the “Largest Zombie Walk on the Planet; making Fremont as the “Dead Center of the Universe” every 4th of July.

Grab some fake blood, some props and Grab a few friends to summon your inner Zombie for the biggest party on the west coast this Fourth of July. Your ticket the Apocalypse!Your ticket the Apocalypse! Click here for costume ideas from last year’s events, link: www.flickr.com/groups/1159209@N21/

CHARITY BENEFIT: REEL GRRLS www.reelgrrls.org. Proceeds from each beer garden will be donated to this local charity.

PROUDLY SPONSORED by The Stranger, ZomBcon, Fremont Outdoor Movies, Wake Up Productions, Brand Buddee, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Fremont Studios

The Cullens Come to Fremont: Nikki Reed & Elizabeth Reaser to Appear!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:50:20 +0000

Twihards unite! This summer marks the Fremont Outdoor Movies biggest summer series EVER! This Saturday also marks the date of the next Lunar Eclipse just in time for the summer’s biggest movie Twilight Eclipse!

So what better way to kick off the summer than underneath the stars with Twilight

Zombies and Ghosts Team Up with Solid Ground to Fight Hunger

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:15:32 +0000

The gang here at the Fremont Outdoor Movies believes that Zombie and ghosts are getting a bad wrap

Seattle P-I Talks about Fremont’s Red, White & Dead Zombie Walk

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:45:30 +0000

XBOX 360’s DEAD RISING 2 ZOMBIE GAME LOUNGE ANNOUNCED!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:36:56 +0000

Red, White and Dead’s Zombie Block Party returns to Fremont this 4th of July weekend bigger and badder than ever! AT STAKE? The opportunity to regain the crown for the “Largest Zombie Walk on the Planet” from Britain’s Big Chill Music Festival and make Seattle the “Zombie Capital of the World.”

So this year’s festivities are bringing you the Zombie exclusive of the summer here first! Our big Zombie celebration brings another addition to help you survive the summer’s biggest apocalypse with one of the most anticipated Zombie video games set to hit stores this fall comes to Fremont for an exclusive sneak peak!

Thanks to XBOX 360 and Blue Castle Games for bringing the ultimate ZOM ROM to our fans to get their hands on the game before it’s released in stores!

Red, White and Dead Zombie Producer Organizer Ryan Reiter says “XBOX 360 is a cool sponsor; last year they wanted to collaborate with Fremont Outdoor Movies for an event their own backyard offering an “out of the box” movie event celebrating enormously popular movie mythologies together with an experience that wraps around pop movie culture, in a way people can have the experience of being in their own video game an this is it!”

Reiter mentions about the unique event “This isn’t just the the biggest Zombie event in the nation, its the largest in the world and we want ZomBcon to be the premier resource for Zombie culture and bring it to Seattle.”

The Dead Rising 2 game lounge will feature 5 video game kiosks where you can play the game for free with the possibility to win your very own XBOX 360 Console with Zombie video games! Get registered today here

Dead Rising‘s story centers on Frank West, a

RED, WHITE & DEAD ZOMBIE Block Party

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:04:06 +0000

BRING HOME THE WORLD RECORD

Twilight: Eclipse Movie Event

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:32:48 +0000

Reports of serious fun and blood thirsty crowds of screaming Twilight fans of all ages appear to be bitten by the

SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD Premiere at SIFF’10

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:49:32 +0000

The Walking Dead hanging at the Egyptian Theater for some Zombie Fun

On Friday, May 21st

ZOMBIES TAKE OVER GOOGLE MAPS

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:09:19 +0000

ZOMBIES ATE OUR BRAAAAAAAAAAAINS! It’s true folks, this year we are enlisting in the help of Google to fight off the Zombies and help organize our efforts to ensure that everyone knows how to get down to Fremont and where to go much easier. Check out the new walk route this year and our plans for the biggest zombie party on the planet. Share with friends and plan now for an outrageously fun time!

Think the lines were long last year? We don’t blame you and this year, save yourself the hassle you can preregister online and beat the lines at http://redwhiteanddeadzombie.eventbrite.com. Tickets are just $3 online and help support the Seattle International Film Festival new Film Center project at the Seattle Center.

Check out the Google Maps link here

Let’s make history Seattle!

2010 Summer Season Announced Here!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:51:11 +0000

This year, the Fremont Outdoor Movies is back for it’s biggest summer yet!

2010 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:40:50 +0000

WE HAVE FUN HERE - The Outdoor Cinema Events is a community spirited, big screen celebration of outdoor summer fun that happens in Seattle and Los Angeles every summer. This

RUMOR: TWILIGHT SPECIAL EVENT TO KICK OFF SEASON?

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:24:05 +0000

There’s a rumor around Seattle that Vampires may be coming to Seattle this summer to the Fremont Outdoor Movies!

Apparently, there is a Lunar Eclipse on Saturday, June 26th just days before the final chapter opens in theaters everywhere on June 30th.

We wish we could tell you more right now, but you’ll just have to keep checking back for our line up released on May 15th.

In the meantime, check out the Official Twilight website for all the very latest news and announcements on one of your biggest summer movies this year.

Stay tuned!

RED, WHITE, AND DEAD TIX + REGISTRATION ON SALE NOW!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:32:19 +0000

With summer just around the corner, Seattle welcomes the return of warm summer nights, family vacations, the afternoon barbeque and Zombies? Yes, thousands of Zombies are planning their return to Fremont this Fourth of July weekend to walk and dance their way back into the history books for a bloody good time and cause.

The Fremont Outdoor Movies is counting on all of Seattle to come out and represent their city to return the Guinness World Record back to its rightful owner and crown Seattle the

Zombie Squad to Attend Red, White, and Dead – July 3rd

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:17:52 +0000

The Fremont neighborhood will be a little safer this Fourth of July weekend, as we set out to walk and dance our way into the history books one more time at the Fremont Outdoor Movies’ annual movie event, The Red, White, and Dead Zombie movie event thanks to the team at Zombie Squad in attendance this summer.

Zombie Squad is an elite zombie suppression task force ready to defend your neighborhood from the shambling hordes of the walking dead. We provide trained, motivated, skilled zombie extermination professionals and zombie survival consultants. Our people and our training are the best in the industry.

When the zombie removal business is slow we focus our efforts towards educating ourselves and our community about the importance of disaster preparation.

To satisfy this goal we host disaster relief charity fundraisers, disaster preparation seminars and volunteer our time towards emergency response agencies.

Our goal is to educate the public about the importance of personal preparedness and self reliance, to increase its readiness to respond to disasters such as Earthquakes, Floods, Terrorism or Zombie Outbreaks. We want to make sure you are prepared for any crisis situation that might come along in your daily life which may include having your face eaten by the formerly deceased.

Fremont’s Red, White, and Dead Makes the Seattle P-I

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:27:53 +0000

With summer just around the corner, Seattle welcomes the return of warm summer nights, family vacations, the afternoon barbeque and Zombies? Yes, thousands of Zombies are planning their return to Fremont this Fourth of July weekend to walk and dance their way back into the history books for a bloody good time and cause.

The Fremont Outdoor Movies is counting on all of Seattle to come out and represent their city to return the Guinness World Record back to its rightful owner and crown Seattle the

KING 5 Best of Northwest Votes us BEST OUTDOOR CINEMA

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:37:53 +0000

Thanks fro the love Seattle for making us one of Seattle best treasures every summer, all summer! We can’t wait to be back next summer and already planning for next season. Keep it tuned here for the latest news and details! For more info on how to vote and get details. Click Here

DARK SIDE OF THE RAINBOW – BOO, Halloween Kick Off Event

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:54:28 +0000

First zombies take over Fremont for a Guinness World Record, then the Dude himself swings by the hood by for the return of Lebowski Fest. So its only fitting that the same team behind the summer fun continues into the Halloween season with a new tradition; BOO, The Halloween Costume Extravaganza Party on October 31st hosted at Fremont Studios.

In the spirit of Halloween, The Fremont Outdoor Movies premiere the newest addition to the neighborhood next Friday, October 23rd with a FREE revival screening of “The Dark side of the Rainbow” inside Fremont Studios to kick things off.

WHEN: Friday, October 23rd at 8pm, inside Fremont Studios.

ABOUT DARK SIDE OF THE RAINBOW

The Dark Side of the Rainbow (also known as Dark Side of Oz or The Wizard of Floyd) refers to the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd music album The Dark Side of the Moon with the visual portion of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.[2] This produces moments where the film and the album appear to correspond with each other. The title of the music video-like experience comes from a combination of the album title and the film’s song “Over the Rainbow“. It is also a reference to the rainbow from a prism design on the cover of the Pink Floyd album. Band members and others involved in making of the album state that any relationship between the two works of art is merely a coincidence.

- Excerpt taken from Wikipedia

RED, WHITE, & DEAD – PHOTO BOOTH presented by NIGHT ZERO

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:18:59 +0000

LEBOWSKI FEST IS COMING, DUDES – MONDAY, JULY 20TH

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:04:14 +0000

Lebowski Fest returns to Seattle on July 20th & 21st! The Fest kicks off with the Movie Party at the Fremont Outdoor Cinema with a performance by Har Mar Superstar, Jeff Dowd and white russian flavored popcorn on July 20th. The next night is the Bowling Party at ACME Bowl with bowling, beverages, costumes and what-have-you on July 21st.

JUST ANNOUNCED – KEYS TO THE UNIVERSE CEREMONY WITH THE REAL DUDE, JEFF DOWD

Jeff Dowd, The Real Dude will also receive the honor of being inducted into Fremont neighborhood with the “Keys to the Universe” Ceremony preceding the show at 5pm at the Fremont Troll. Fremont neighborhood has always professed itself as the “Center of the Universe” so its only fitting the The Big Lebowski be honored, dudes.

Tickets are on sale now for Lebowski Fest Seattle. The last Lebowski Fest Seattle sold out in advance so please get your tickets soon.

Fremont Outdoor Movies on Flickr

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:58:27 +0000

Join us every week for all the fun photos this summer at our movie booth presented by Seattle Magazine. Otherwise, check out our fun photos on Flickr each week and get inspired for your next trip to the Fremont Outdoor Movies. Click Here to see our Movie Booth gallery.

Want to see some amazing photos from fellow zombie who attended the 1st annual RED, WHITE, AND DEAD ZOMBIE WALK

American (Zombie) Beauty

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:20:56 +0000

Seattle is known for many things in the world, but last Friday, we had the opportunity to witness the crowd of Zombie fans and the artwork and stunning costumes that they dressed in. We sinply could not pay homage to all of the valiant efforts of everyone particpated in making history in Seattle. Here are just a few of the photos of the amazing make-up and blood, disgusting goodness that made this a night for the history books. Here is just a few examples of the thousands that participated and showed off their zombie appreciation. For more photos, go to our flickr group at RED, WHITE, & DEAD

RED, WHITE, AND DEAD: Getting Their Z On!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:12:25 +0000

Over 5,000 people came out and supported the 1st annual RED, WHITE, AND DEAD Zombie Event in Fremont. Hosted by the Fremont Outdoor Movies and XBOX 360 in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest Zombie Walk on the planet. Thank to all the fans and support, we did it! Officially confirmed 3,848 zombies! Check out the details after the jump coming soon.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS – THE MOVIE BOOTH

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:56:57 +0000

“Scissorhand Stylist Showdown” Winners!

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:46:25 +0000

Last night kicked off our opening night in Fremont for our 17th Season and with a “buzz” clippers buzz that is thanks to Rudy’s Barbershop teaming up to bring the fun and some seriously cool haircuts in the 1st annual Rudy’s Scissorhand Stylist Showdown” at the Fremont Outdoor Movies last night!

The crowd cheered on their neighborhood stylist representing all seven Rudy’s Barbershop stores, but the clear winner from the crowd favorite was Gino representing their Fremont store! Liberty his model, adorns the his latest creation the “Spidey Web” (see photo) and took home the “Golden Shears”.

It was filled with fun games and wackiness as 7 stylists showed off their skills and went “head-to-head” for the battle of the “best do”. Thanks to the team at Rudy’s Babershop for all thewir hardwork and efforts. Stay tuned for more fun all summer long at the Fremont Outdoor Movies packed with fun and games and great movies! For more info on Rudy’s Barbershop, check them out at www.rudysbarbershop.com

Best Costume Award

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:01:35 +0000

Thank to the fun group of folks at Not A Number Store in Wallingford will be givening out cool swag for those who dress to impress. Best costume is voted and determined by audience vote and always worth the trip to see who is wearing what and

Top Prize receives is a themed goody bag full of surprises every Saturday.

Check them out their wacky swag at their store, perfect for any occasion online at: Not A Number or visit them in Wallingford, just one block east of the Wallingford Center.

Seattle Magazine’s “Movie Photo Booth”

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:55:17 +0000

Grab your friends and take your best shot every Saturday night. Here

So You Think You Know Your Movie Trivia

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:50:20 +0000

Presented by Scarecrow Video

Grab some friends, a few lawn chairs, and arrive early to test your wits and rack your brain with your crew, as we square off for fun prizes with a fun spirited movie trivia before every show. Many will play, many will win!

Cool DVD Movie Prizes

Provided by Scarecrow Video

www.scarecrow.com

XBOX 360 Console Give-Away Nites

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Mamma Mia

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:03:14 +0000

Presented by the Fremont Outdoor Movies and XBOX 360, we kick off our season off right, with some seriously good old fashion summer fun.

Put on dancing shoes, grab your friends, and sing along to the irrepressible ABBA music in the lush green Magnuson Meadows for an unforgettably fun evening. The perfect date movie!

Doors open at 7:30pm, with games and trivia starting at 8pm with our host Doug Willot, from Jet City Improv.

Backyard Barbeque: Come early and catch our neighboring event, with over a dozen barbeque sauce makers looking to win you over wit their tasty inventions.

Festivities include:

1.Musical Movie Madness Trivia

Official Presenting Sponsor – 2009

Fremont Outdoor Movies — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:20:22 +0000