Welcome to Friends of Screen on the Green’s official page!
We are a group of local Washingtonians working to support the preservation of and promotion of DC’s Screen on the Green. Tremendous thanks to HBO and Comcast for their continued support of Washington's favorite outdoor film festival!
08/05/2021
We hope you're all enjoying the summer. If you're looking for some outdoor movies, we encourage you to visit metrobar DC for their Thursday movie night series. It's probably the only outdoor movie night where you don't need to sneak in your own wine. ;)
metrobar DC was founded by Jesse B Rauch, one of the founders of Friends of Screen on the Green - come out and support!
Feeling a little left out: Union Market DC and RFK Stadium are hosting drive-in, CARS ONLY outdoor movies. I miss Screen on the Green!
08/20/2019
We miss our favorite outdoor movie. But watch what happened at this Denver show!
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11/15/2017
Friends, it looks like activities on the Mall are being threatened again. One way to help is to sign this petition:
Sign the Petition Don't Ban Sports & Recreation on the National Mall
07/24/2017
We may not have Screen on the Green, but they can't take away our IMAX too! Here's a petition to save the IMAX screen at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
https://www.change.org/p/stop-natural-history-museum-imax-demolition?recruiter=3341705&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=signature_receipt
Sign the Petition Stop Natural History Museum IMAX Demolition
We want to thank all of you for your support! We've received a few leads and we're pursuing them. No promises, but don't lose hope yet! If you want to stay up-to-date, join our email list at www.friendsofscreenonthegreen.org.
Friends of Screen on the Green Help preserve Screen on the Green — the landmark free summer movie festival on the National Mall — by joining our organization and making a donation to support our advocacy efforts.
Hello friends,
About this time in 2009, when we learned that Screen on the Green might be canceled, we took action. Through email and hyperlocal social media campaigning, we demonstrated how important Screen on the Green was to the DC community. We held a big event at the Spy Museum, with tuxedos and gowns, and succeeded in saving our beloved summer event. In 2010, we took to Facebook and Twitter and again shared our love for Screen on the Green and it's importance as an indelible landmark event of summer in the District of Columbia. Both times, you helped us save SOTG.
It has been 7 years since, and we've had some good times and great movies on the Mall. DC has seen dozens of other outdoor movie series pop up around town. Still, you selected Screen on the Green as "Best Outdoor Film Series" in Washington City Paper's 2016 “Best of DC” reader awards.
Today we share some sad news: HBO and Comcast have decided to discontinue hosting Screen on the Green in DC, effective this summer.
According to their public statement, "HBO is very proud of our 17 years of Screen on the Green on the Mall. Unfortunately, this year we have decided to move on and place our resources elsewhere. We thank everyone that has assisted and attended for their many years of support."
Our organization has reached out to leadership at the Trust for the National Mall to explore opportunities to collaborate and possibly find new sponsors who can help continue this iconic tradition. We will keep you informed of any changes.
In the meantime, please email [email protected] if you have other thoughts and ideas. Also, please spread the word by sharing this post, and send us your favorite favorite Screen on the Green memories and photos by commenting below.
Sincerely,
Jesse B Rauch, President
Friends of Screen on the Green
04/07/2016
ICYMI: To our fans, followers, & loyal supporters - THANK YOU for voting Screen on the Green this year’s Washington City Paper Best Outdoor Movie Series!
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc/poll/artsandentertainment/2016/best-outdoor-movie-series
04/07/2016
Congratulations! You did it! Screen on the Green was voted the Washington City Paper's Best Outdoor Film Festival! We're gearing up for next season so stay tuned!
These are the days when we wish for Screen on the Green-like weather. What are your favorite summer activities?
09/21/2015
ATTENTION: Calling all Screen on the Green fans! HBO is hosting a special Trivia Night in DC next Monday, September 28th at The Hamilton. Drinks and apps start at 6:30pm. Questions start at 7:30pm.
All guests must RSVP. Click here to sign up! https://www.homeboxoffice.com/apps/rsvp/gotoRSVP/hbonowdc
08/12/2015
That's a wrap! Another amazing season of Screen on the Green is officially in the books. Thanks to everyone who came out and watched movies this year! And as always, special thanks to HBO and Comcast for funding and putting on such an amazing Washingtonian community event.
If you love Screen on the Green and the promotion we do each year, please consider donating via our PayPal account. We love SOTG and want to make sure it sticks around for the years to come!
This is Friends of Screen on the Green signing off. Until next time!
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