Summer in Athens means the return of the Athena Cinema’s BEAT THE HEAT Series – a splendid showcase of children-and-family-friendly films to be held on Saturday afternoons! Get a break from the heat and come enjoy the cool air conditioning, snack on delicious concessions, and revive the tradition of watching movies on the big screen – everything from nostalgia-inducing family films to international animation, this series offers something “cool” for folks of all ages.
The purpose at the heart of the series is to give back to the greater Athens community and children’s organizations in our area. So, the admission price for each film event is simply a monetary donation to the local organization we’ve chosen to support for that week (these orgs will be announced once the yearly line-up has been established).
It’s our pleasure to provide an ultra-affordable source for entertainment during the Uptown summer, as well as giving families incentive to visit Court St and increase foot-traffic to local businesses during the lean months between semesters. We hope you’ll come out and support our initiative – Take advantage of local shopping and dining, ample parking, and enjoy a fun summer event with your friends and family!
This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: OUCU Financial, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, Brenen’s Cafe and Deli, Athens County Children Services, Ohio Arts Council, and Arts for Ohio
