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

The Fremont neighborhood has done it again, first Zombies attack the neighborhood for a world record, now their teaming up with the gang at Lebowski Fest and the “Dude” himself is heading north for the return of Lebowski Fest in Seattle for their movie party.

The Fremont Chamber  is helping honor a fellow Achiever, with the “Keys to the Universe” before the Movie Screening at 5pm at the Fremont Troll. So why the keys to the Universe, you ask? Well this small artistic neighborhood has always touted itself as the “Center of the Universe” over the years, so it seemed fitting that we finally award the keys to a former Seattlite.

Jeff Dowd, aka the real life Jeff Lebowski, which the film is based loosely on is also a former Seattlite, part of the Seattle Seven, but his biggest claim ot fame is a cult movie icon among many movie fans for being the real life inspiration of the The Big Lebowski and we are honored that he will be joining us in Seattle for the return of Lebowski Fest.

The ceremony will take place prior to the show at 5pm at the Fremont Troll just below the Aurora bridge before the show kicks off. The keys will be presented by Jon Hegeman the Fremont Outdoor Cinema’s founder and Fremont’s Urban Mythologist,  with Marko Tubic the President of the Fremont  Chamber, along with Clover the Troll from the Fremont Arts Council officiating.

This will be the first time  the keys ever have been awarded. It marks the beginning of a new tradition in recognition of  Jeff Dowd’s outstanding example in the creation of a sustainable and compelling urban mythology and enduring character that’s epitomizes Fremont’s larger than life spirit and it’s motto: “Delibertus Quirkus: Freedom to be Peculiar.”

“People who are living large and making things happen, and capturing the imagination and whimsey of the world, need to be recognized and celebrated” says Hegeman.  Quoting someone famous,  ”If you’re not having fun you’re not playing the game right.” Seattle’ s Fremont, the Outdoor Cinema, the Arts Council and all Fremont’s quirky world famous icons from the Troll under the Aurora bridge to Lenin statues are all about Fun. That’s why Jeff’ big Lebwoski character is a perfect recipient to commence this tradition. He belongs here. The public is invited to attend at 5 at the foot of the troll the Troll under the Aurora bridge.

Jeff Dowd will be attending the Movie party after the ceremony at the Outdoor Cinema which begins at 6 pm with live music from Har Mar SuperStar, and features refeshments ( over 21). Movie will be hosted at Fremont Studios, the adjoining building where the screen is painted on, movie starts at 9pm.

Lebowski Fest is an annual festival begun in 2002 in Louisville, Kentucky celebrating Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1998 cult film The Big Lebowski, whose fans’ line memorization and creative attire rival those of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Festival’s main event each year is a night of unlimited bowling with various contests including Costume, Trivia, Hardest and Farthest Travelled contests. Held over a weekend, events typically include a pre-fest party with bands the night before the bowling event as well as a “garden party” event (a day long outdoor party with bands, vendor booths, games) at the Louisville fest. Various celebrities from the film have attended some of the events, including Jeff Bridges, who attended the Los Angeles event. An account of the first ever Lebowski fest is included in Mike Walsh’s novel Bowling Across America.For more information and tickets for their Official Movie Party on Monday, July 20th or Bowling Party on Tuesday, July 21st, go to their official website www.lebowskifest.com

Thanks to all you Zombies that waited in line at the Red, White, and Dead Zombie Walk to make history and get your photo taken with local troupe, Night Zero , a photo comic book, or fumetti, produced on location in Seattle, Washington. It is a collaboratively-driven project that blends the talents of writers, actors, photographers, digital artists, and film crews, to create a graphic novel unlike any other.

NIGHT ZERO is produced like a feature film, shot on-location with a full cast and crew, complete with sets, props, and costumes. Using the emerging technology of High Dynamic Range photography (HDR) and a process called tonemapping, our digital artists are able to transform the images into a unique visual style somewhere between photography and illustration.There is no tracing or hand drawing superimposed on the photographs– the “illustrated” style is purely the result of the HDR photography method.

To see your photos from the event from the Red, White, and Dead Zombie Walk, CLICK HERE

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. 

GET TICKETS HERE!


Jeff Dowd, the inspiration for The Dude, to appear in Seattle! Ever heard of the Seattle Seven? That was Jeff Dowd (and six other guys.) The Dude will be in Seattle to help the roadies on the Speed of Sound tour kick off the West Coast leg.

TWO TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE

Monday, July 20th – Lebowski Fest Seattle Movie Party - Featuring Har Mar Superstar and Jeff “The Dude” Dowd. Followed by a screening of the movie. All Ages. Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30. @ Fremont Outdoor Cinema – 3501 Phinney Ave. North, 98103. $20


Har Mar Superstar

BUY MOVIE PARTY TICKETS HERE

Tuesday, July 21st – Lebowski Fest Seattle Bowling Party - Bowling, costume, trivia and other contests. Appearance by Jeff “The Dude” Dowd. Ticket includes bowling* and shoe rental. Ages 21 and up. 7pm @ ACME Bowl – 100 Andover Park W, 98188.
$25 Advance / $30 Day of

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

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

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.

Every week, the top 20 photos will be showcased online at Seattle Magazine for you and your friends, so see if you made the cut every week.

Top Prize receives a FREE PIZZA PARTY and their photo online at http://seattlemag.com

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

Here’s your chance to add the essential media center to your home. This high performance machine will be powering our screenings outdoors all summer long, so just think what it can do for your home entertainment system. Thanks to the good folks at XBOX 360, we are giving away six brand new consoles!

So come for the movie and your chance to win your very own, brand new XBOX 360 at the Fremont Outdoor Movies all summer long. Every Night, each movie will be brought to you by XBOX 360, for your movie viewing pleasure.

For more information, news, and XBOX 360 fun, please go to their official website: www.xbox.com

XBOX 360 GIVE AWAY

“FREMONT OKTORBERFEST PARTY”

Preceded by Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flick

CANON XL5 Serial

HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN SEATTLE NITE

XBOX 360 GIVE AWAY NITE

Solid Ground Fundraiser Event by COHO Team of Windemere Agents

For more information, please go to http://www.cohorealty.com

Washington Wine Tasting Event

Presented by Small Lot Wine Co-Op

Doors open at 5:30pm. Tasting Event begins 6pm with pre-show fun

Grab some friends, come for the wine and stay for the movie “Bottle Shocked”, as summer comes to an end, we can’t think of a better way to enjoy your Sunday afternoon. We promise to get you home early.

Tickets are $40 (includes 15 free tastings, complimented with local artisan cheeses and chocolates Buy Tickets Here

The Movie celebrates the story behind the 1976 Judgement of Paris where a blind taste test overturned the French wine culture’s world dominance. Here, “Small Lot”— a Washington State co-op brings together a collection of CULT WINES from small specialty vintners state wide in another BLIND taste test in what will become the “Judgement of Fremont”.

Add some Washington’s best artisan cheeses and our own world class Theo Organic Chocolates, and we have a somewhat seriously delightful, if not surprisingly tasteful event topped off by a charming movie.

To find out more about the wines of Small Lot, visit them at www.small-lot.com

XBOX 360 GIVE AWAY

Preceded by Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flick:

FASTER PUSSY CAT, KILL KILL

Bruiser’s Doggie Dog Charity Fashion Show

XBOX 360 GIVE AWAY

Come out and join us for a stroll down the catwalk (or dogwalk in this case for this matter) with your favorite four legged friends for a wonderful evening for a great cause!

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XBOX 360 GIVE AWAY

Preceded By Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flick

“Battle at Fu Man Chu”

Twisted Flicks is a movie experience like no other. A classic, cheesy “B” movie is shown without its original soundtrack. All dialog, sound effects and music are improvised live by our team of players, based on suggestions from that night’s audience. Each night, the picture may be the same, but the movie is completely different. Our show is fun, fast-paced, funny and suitable for all ages.

“SPEED OF SOUND” Tour – Seattle

The Big Lebowski

OFFICIAL MOVIE PARTY

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE: HAR MAR SUPERSTAR

Jeff “The Real Dude” Dowd to receive honorary induction to the Fremont neighborhood with the “Keys to the Universe” preceding show

Click Here for Event Details and Tickets

Official Movie Party

Yes, its a Monday and a perfect way to cure the case of the Mondays with a cult classic screening of THE BIG LEBOWSKI with live music provided by the touring band, Har Mar Superstar. Join in this touring cult experience and national fan mania. The movie is a masterpiece and the Official Movie Party is an absolute trip.

Special Guest to be announced: Jeff “The Real Dude” Dowd to receive the “Keys to the Universe” at the Fremont Troll preceding the show. Here he will receive the honors to the 1st ever in Fremont Neighborhood’s history”Keys to the Universe” in his rob and surrounded by fellow Achievers (fans). Sponsored by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Outdoor Movies.

RED DOOR ALE HOUSE presents the LEBOWSKI FEST After Party directly following the movie party. Grab your fellow achievers and grab some grub and a few more “what-have-you’s before you leave. After party starts at 10pm at the Red Door Ale House, located at 3401 Evanston Ave North Seattle, WA 987103

Hard Bar serving White Russians, and KuKaRuza Gourmet Popcorn will be serving their limited edition, collectors “Caucasian” flavored popcorn. A once in a life time opportunity for your taste buds and an instant collectors item for all our fellow Achievers.

Tickets are $20 clams and can be purchased online. Check out the official website for the what-have-you’s on a seriously cool movie tour on www.lebowskifest.com

Please be aware that the Fremont Outdoor Movies is not responsible for this event, as we simply hosting the event. All tickets purchases, questions, and inquiries should be directed at Lebowski Fest.

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Preceded By Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flick

“BRAINIAC”

Twisted Flicks is a movie experience like no other. A classic, cheesy “B” movie is shown without its original soundtrack. All dialog, sound effects and music are improvised live by our team of players, based on suggestions from that night’s audience. Each night, the picture may be the same, but the movie is completely different. Our show is fun, fast-paced, funny and suitable for all ages.

For more information, check out www.twistedflicks.com

SPECIAL PRESENTATION Presented by the Seattle Mayors Office of Art & Cultural Affairs

Waterway
Britta Johnson
This stop-animation film follows large drops of water as they travel through rocks, ferns, plant roots, microbes and other creatures that naturally filter and clean water.

For more information on this project and their program, visit Seattle Mayor’s Office Website

Feature Presentation:

Man-child Pee-wee Herman lives a magical life but has one possession that he treasures over all the others – his bicycle. The envy of the neighbourhood, his bike is his life and he is horrified when he finds it stolen. With the police unwilling to start a statewide search, Pee-wee sets out on an adventure to try and find his bike.

Artwork by NIGHT ZERO

RED, WHITE, AND DEAD ZOMBIE PARTY

Co-Hosted by Mark Rahner & Robert Horton

Authors of ROTTEN Comic

Guinness World Record Attempt: Calling the Washington Zombie Tribes as we go for the largest Zombie walk and the largest Thriller Dance on the PLANET!!! Walk to break the Record and bring it back to Seattle where it belongs. We only succeed if you spread the word!

Seating for the Movie Unless you plan to stand in the back rows, bring a light weigh folding chair. with your name on it so you can get your ticket and claim your space and then be free to WALK before show time.

CAN FOOD DRIVE requested for our food drive: Have fun, break records; fight hunger!

Win an LIMITED EDITION “RESIDENT EVIL” XBOX 360 for best costume. Please find the judges by the photo booth if you want to be a photographed as a contestant. Winner announced at end of movie.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Breathers: A Zombie Lament

“BREATHERS” Zombie Author S.G. Browne in attendance

ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction “Behind The Scenes Featurette” with Filmmakers in Attendance. An Official SIFF 2009 Film Selection

“HOW I STOPPED WORRYING, AND START TO LOVE THE APOCALYPSE” Survival Workshop & Photo Booth Presented by Night Zero

The Seattle Zombie Walk Team in attendance to help us bring the Record to Seattle

Thriller Dance Record Assemble on N 35th street in front of Fremont Studios.

Parking: We expect ALOT of people. So it will be Extra Cool if you can park several blocks away and be seen coming from all directions to the Cinema. The whole idea is to be seen by lots of people. Network Media Will be there.

IMPORTANT: Keep parking clear the two block area around the Cinema. When you’ve finished your registration. planted your chair, go roam the neighborhood, Give the media an eyeful. Just be sure to be back for the THRILLER DANCE at 9. If you know the dance steps you will be asked to intersprese yourself amongst the crowd to provide example for others to follow. TIP: find the dance steps on YouTube before hand.

Google Thriller Dance Steps to see the electrifying MJ do it, “Learn Thriller Dance” ( broken down in 40 clips is excellent tutorial)

Come early, Fight Hunger, Haunt the hood. Have fun and BE SAFE on the streets. If we pull this off it goes world wide.

HOW TO GET THERE:

3501 PHINNEY AVE NORTH

SEATTLE, WA 98103

Google Directions Click Here

DUELING STYLIST SHOWDOWN presented by Rudy’s Barbershop – The Fremont Outdoor Cinema has teamed up with the crew at Rudy’s Barbershop to create a Stylist Showdown cutting Contest to kick off the Fremont Outdoor Movie season in front of a live audience.

Handpicked from each of the Seattle stores Rudy’s Barbershops, 7 stylists will square off, head to head, to duke it out for the sweet sensation of victory and the ultimate prize of the The Rudy’s “Golden Shears”.

7 stylists, 7 Heads, 1 Night for some seriously fun hair! Come out and rep your ‘hood to cheer on your local stylists, as the winner will be selected by our audience by our “Applause “O” Meter.

Participating Stores: Capitol Hill, University District, Fremont, Ballard, Belltown, Phinney Ridge, and Bellevue

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 – Fly solo or Team Up for fun prizes with our new weekly trivia contest supplied by the experts at SCARECROW Video The winner will receive the ULTIMATE MUSICAL DVD SURVIVAL KIT with the essentials to any musical movie lover.

2.ABBA Idol! Karaoke Contest – It’s American Idol to music of ABBA. Special guest judges here to help pick the SOLSTICE DANCING QUEEN Singer. 5 will play, but only one will win the Crown (yes, you will be crowned in front of everyone) and win their very own XBOX 360 complete. Sign up will take place on the night of event and space is limited Tell the door babe you want to be a contestant. Be there by 8 Pm.

3.MOVIE PHOTO BOOTH – Be an instant neighborhood celebrity and find your self on Flickr! Our fabulous Instant photo booth is back and its FREE! We supply the goofy get–ups, wigs, props, and backdrop, you supply the Kodak moment!

4.CHURCH OF ABBA – Presided over by celebrated and extraordinary Rev. Chumleigh who will lead motivated members from the audience in a light hearted mass (Moonie style) re-commitment or renewal of vows ceremony just before show time as only the reverend can serve it up.

Through award-winning photography and stories, Seattle magazine at once celebrates the city’s status as the birthplace of technology, innovation and trends; the surrounding natural beauty; and the pioneering spirit that draws and keeps us all here.

Xbox 360® puts you at the center of the most exciting games and entertainment experiences on earth. Xbox 360 not only has the best, highest-rated games, and the most robust title library, but it also offers access to the industry-leading Xbox LIVE® service and tailored digital entertainment experiences that revolve around you.

Features:

• Personalized entertainment: Xbox 360 is the most powerful next-generation gaming system. Featuring high-definition (HD) graphics and multichannel digital sound, Xbox 360 heralds the new era of gaming. As the centerpiece of your entertainmentexperience, Xbox 360 allows you to integrate music, movies, photos and TV choices into game scenarios through a Windows-based PC or any Universal Serial Bus (USB) peripheral. The new Xbox experience allows users with Xbox LIVE service to personalize their entertainment with avatars, challenge and talk to friends, stream 15,000 Netflix movies and TV shows, and download new content including demos and games. Xbox 360 offers the best HD entertainment options with the greatest games, and it offers both right now.
• Games: Xbox 360 redefines what games look like, sound like, feel like, and play like to engage you like never before. Every Xbox 360 title supports a minimum of 720p, and up to 1080p high definition resolution or 480p standard definition resolution, in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing so you enjoy smooth, movie-like graphics and multi-channel surround sound. Vibrant characters display depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic responses, immersing you in the experience.
• Xbox LIVE: Xbox LIVE is where games and entertainment come alive. Connect your Xbox 360 console to a broadband connection and get instant access to Xbox LIVE with an Xbox LIVE account. Express your digital identity through a personalized avatar, Gamertag and gamer card. Talk using video and voice chat on Xbox LIVE, or text chat with anyone who has access to Windows Live Messenger. Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Arcade—all right out of the box. Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store offers more than 5,600 hours of entertainment content, including high and standard-definition movies and television shows. Upgrade to an Xbox LIVE Gold Membership, and enter the exciting world of multiplayer online gaming. With matchmaking, access to all your Achievements and statistics, video chat and video messaging, and an enormous selection of games, Xbox LIVE Gold delivers your competition, on your terms.
• Xbox Gamer Guide: Press the Xbox 360 Guide Button on your controller at any time—whether playing a game, watching a movie, or listening to music—and the Xbox Gamer Guide heads-up display will slide into view. From here, you can quickly see your Gamerscore and online status, access Messages, Friends List and players lists, set up a private chat, adjust your personal settings, and control your music.
• Family Settings: The new, more robust Family Settings features in Xbox 360 help parents control the online and offline game experiences of their children by selecting whether they can play online and whom they play with, and by locking the console to play only games that meet a certain rating. The Family Timer also helps parents regulate what kids play and for how long.

For More Information, latest news, and game releases, go to their official website: www.xbox.com