If you’re a member of the Reel Social Club, love rides and free beer, or just don’t have anything better to do, then you should probably come on out to Lakeside Amusement Park for the 2nd Annual “Summer Scream” event, hosted by the Denver Film Society and the Reel Social Club.
Yes, all you can drink beer and unlimited rides await you from 6-11 p.m. on August 30 at Lakeside. The chance to buy early bird tickets has passed, but you can still get tickets for $25 online or for $30 at the door. It is, of course, free for Reel Social Club members, which you can join for only $60.
“With an open bar, unlimited rides, and live music, there’s really no better way to celebrate the end of summer than going all out at a classic amusement park,” said Katie Shapiro, one of the founders of the Reel Social Club. “We were the first cultural non-profit to rent out Lakeside (liquor license included!) and hope to build on this fundraiser supporting the Denver Film Society for years to come.”
I went last year and it’s an absolute blast, and I’ll definitely be attending this year. If you decide to go, give us a shout out and we’ll drink and carouse and ride poorly-constructed amusement rides together. Tickets can be purchased here.
The full press release is below.
DENVER FILM SOCIETY AND REEL SOCIAL CLUB TO HOST
THE 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER SCREAM AT LAKESIDEDENVER, May XX, 2012 — The Denver Film Society (DFS), a non-profit arts organization that produces Film on the Rocks and the Starz Denver Film Festival, announced today the 2 nd Annual Summer Scream at Lakeside, presented by Reel Social Club. Lakeside Amusement Park (4601 Sheridan Blvd.) will close its gates to the public on Thursday, August 30 for to celebrate Reel Social Club’s signature event benefiting the DFS from 6pm – 11pm.
Reel Social Club, the young patron extension of the DFS, focuses on cultivating the next generation of film enthusiasts through year-round events geared towards urban Denverites. Summer Scream revelers will close out summer with unlimited rides, open bar, live music by indie rock bands, DJ sets, and performance artists.
“Summer Scream is sure to delight the masses again this year – from unlimited rides on the Wild Chipmunk to celebrating at the historic Denver landmark with good friends old and new – it is not to be missed. And, all the funhouse fun you’ll have supports the non-profit Denver Film Society,” said Britta Erickson, Festival Director for the Denver Film Society.
Reel Social Club members will gain free admittance to Summer Scream at Lakeside. Memberships are $60/year and include a full year of events and exclusive screenings.
Early bird tickets are currently on sale for $20. General admission tickets go on sale June 1 st for $25 and will be available at the door for $30. Reel Social Club memberships and Summer Scream tickets are available at http://www.denverfilm.org/participate/submit.aspx
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Shawn Bayer at shawn@denverfilm.org or 303.595.3456 x232.
