Editor’s Note: This press release was provided by the Picture House Regional Film Center. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases as received as a service to the community.
August 21, 2024 – Pelham and Bronxville, NY – The Picture House Regional Film Center announced today that its annual fall fundraiser, Picnic in the parkon September 7, 2024, will show a special advance screening of Aubrey Plaza’s new comedy My old ass. This coming-of-age film, which has been selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, also stars the young and talented actress Maisy Stella, known for her breakthrough role in the hit ABC series Nashville. Picnic in the park is a beloved community tradition that brings together movies, food trucks and dancing under the stars for an unforgettable night. The End of Summer Soiree begins at 6:00 p.m. in our newly added outdoor area, The terrace at the Picture House in Pelham, next to the beautifully renovated 1921 Pelham Theater. After the screening, guests will head to Wolfs Lane Park directly across from the theater where they can enjoy drinks and dinner from a selection of food trucks including Jiannetto’s Pizza, Tecas Tacos, Walter’s Hot Dogs and Bona Bona Ice Cream, as well as music by NY Event Sounds and performed by DJ Luis Williams.
Picnic in the Park ’24 is led by Courtney Maron, Jason Feldman, Amanda Starr and Emily Donnelly. The event’s main sponsor is Meridian Risk Management.
“Picnic in the Park has been a beloved tradition for more than a decade, marking the start of the fall movie season and receiving tremendous support and enthusiasm from Pelham and the surrounding communities,” said Clayton Bushong, executive director of The Picture House. “This year, we are especially excited to host Amazon’s My old assa film that promises plenty of laughs and entertainment and perfectly captures the spirit of the event. We are deeply grateful to our Marquee Sponsor, Meridian Risk Management, and our other invaluable partners in the community. We look forward to another unforgettable evening!”
“Meridian is proud to once again support Picnic in the Park and The Picture House. As a cornerstone of our community, we are excited to help The Picture House bring the art of cinema up close and personal to all. We look forward to this outstanding cinematic experience and to coming together with our neighbors on what is sure to be a wonderful night,” said Joe Solimine Jr., President and CEO of Meridian Risk Management.
Additional sponsors of Picnic in the Park 2024 include our red carpet sponsors: The Flower Bar; our food truck sponsors: The Mellstrom/Bischof/Richie Team at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s, The Gallo Family, and Westchester Collision & Recovery; and additional support comes from Pencil Projects, GLD Interiors NY, and Pop Stars Balloons. Several sponsorship levels are available, and there is still time for businesses to support Picnic in the Park 2024. To learn more, contact Andrea Pace at (email protected).
This year’s film, Amazon Studios’ My old ass, is a fresh coming-of-age story. An 18th On her birthday mushroom trip, free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) comes face to face with her witty 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts issuing warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she needs to rethink everything about family, love, and a summer that will change her.
Picnic in the Park tickets sell out quickly and space is limited. Tickets cost $135.
For more information about The Picture House, visit www.thepicturehouse.org, call (914) 738-7337, or email (email protected).
