Movies in the Park, More on Tap for Summer in Easton

The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOOSE) in the City of Easton is sponsoring a number of events this summer, including six that are happening this month.

The Movies in the Park program will show films in all four city neighborhoods, and live concerts and an ethnic festival are also part of the mix.

• On Tuesday, July 9, "Rise of the Guardians" will be shown beginning at 8:30 p.m.B, 210 Jones Houston Way, weather permitting. Bring your own blankets and chairs.

• On Saturday, July 13, the Easton Municipal Band will perform the music of ABBA, at 7:30 p.m. in  Downtown's Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive, just south of the free bridge, weather permitting. A showing of the movie "Momma Mia" starring the Lehigh Valley's own Amanda Seyfried, will follow the concert.
• On Tuesday, July 16, "The Lorax" will be shown at 8:30 p.m. in Nevin Park on College Hill, Lafayette Street and Taylor Avenue, weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Easton’s Second Annual Comedy Night happens on Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at the Riverside Park amphitheatre, Larry Holmes Drive, just north of the free bridge. Hosted by Easton comedienne Liz Russo, this 18-and-over show will feature nationally known comedy acts by Keith Purnell, Alex House, and Regina DeCicco. Lite dinner fare, along with beer and wine for those over 21, will be available from the Porters' Pub riverside tent. In the event of rain, the show will be rescheduled for Saturday, September 13.
• On Tuesday, July 23, the movie "Monsters Inc." will be shown at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, behind the Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St. in the city's West Ward. Bring  blankets and chairs.
• On Saturday, July 27, the Hispanic Cultural Festival will take place in Scott Park from noon to 9:30 p.m., featuring traditional music, costumed dancers, arts, crafts, food, and more. The event culminates with a fireworks show over the river.

August will bring:

• A showing of "Despicable Me" at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, weather permitting, at the Easton Boys & Girls Club. Bring blankets and chairs.
• A Battle of the Bands, from 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at Scott Park. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, August 17.
• The movie "Madagascar 3" will be shown in Nevin Park on Thursday, August 15, beginning at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Bring blankets and chairs.
• On Saturday, August 17, the Easton Municipal Band will perform a concert of James Bond tunes, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Scott Park., followed by a showing of the latest James Bond flick, "Skyfall".
• A showing of "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" is set to take place on Thursday, August 22 at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting, at the Easton Area Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs.

The Easton MOOSE says sponsorships for all summer events are still available. Call 610-250-6610 for more information.