Screen on the Green

Monday night we had plans to check out Screen on the Green for the first time in DC. We were a little nervous about the weather not cooperating, but as soon as we set up camp, the air became less muggy, the rain clouds disappeared, and a delightfully refreshing breeze kept us comfortable.

For Screen on the Green, a ginormous screen is set up on the national mall, a classic film is shown, and everyone has a great time! We took up an invitation from our friend, Sarah. If she hadn’t invited us, we would have missed out on this experience all together.

We set up our spot around 6:30. At the time, we were actually sitting in the back. But a little while later, we couldn’t even see the last row of people, they were seated so far back. We enjoyed a little picnic of pita sandwiches and pineapple, along with games of Catch Phrase and chitchatting until the film started. We also just lay on our backs admiring the beautiful colors of the sky as the sun was setting. Ahhhh, so relaxing.

As the sky darkened, and the lights of the Capitol Building brightened, the Merry Melodies theme song sounded in the air. They played cute little cartoon, everyone cheered, and then the movie started. It was a quirky Woody Allen movie called Annie Hall from the 1970s. Totally entertaining, and something I never would have seen if it hadn’t been for Screen on the Green.

We happily watched and ate our caramel corn, and everyone clapped when it was over. Great times were had. I think we’ll have to go again before the series ends on August 13th.