The Wisconsin Makers organization has announced it will be premiering “Movie Night,” Friday, Dec. 9.
The first movie night will feature “The Princess Bride,” the showing of which will begin at 7 p.m.
The event will be held at the community makerspace, 200 E. Clay St., Whitewater.
According to information released by the group, the public is invited to attend the free showing of the family-friendly film.
Free popcorn will be served. Pizza, soda and water will be available for $1.
Before and after the film, and during intermission, attendees are invited to tour the makerspace to see what it has to offer, as well as browse items in a rummage sale, the release stated.
Wisconsin Makers President Al Jewer noted within the release that Movie Night is designed to reopen the makerspace to area residents as it emerges from a two-year pause, taken during the coronavirus pandemic.
He noted that volunteers have been busy reorganizing the space for educational and recreational use.
“We have installed a huge movie screen and surround-sound in our common area, and will be showing films periodically throughout the winter months. We want to provide a fun, affordable evening out for people of all ages,” Jewer said within the release.
Plans call for some future showings to offer a double feature, with a Disney film shown first, he said.
“We chose ‘The Princess Bride’ for our kickoff Movie Night because it is a classic that is geared to both young and old,” Jewer added.
According to the release, “The Princess Bride” is a 1987-released American fantasy adventure comedy about a farmhand named “Westley,” who, accompanied by companions befriended along the way, must rescue his true love, “Princess Buttercup,” from the odious “Prince Humperdinck.” The film presents the story as a book being read by a grandfather to his sick grandson.
About Wisconsin Makers
According to the release, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace that creates an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to becoming innovators within their communities by unlocking their skills through continual training.
It has members from Jefferson, Walworth, Rock and Waukesha counties, among others, and offers around-the-clock workshop access to all its members. The facility houses machine, welding and fabrication, electronics, automotive, 3-D printing, laser engraving and woodworking shops. It also offers ceramics, metal art, quilting, fabric arts, matting and framing. The building is handicapped accessible, and has off-street parking, WiFi, and many other amenities.
Those interested in learning more about the makerspace and its programming are encouraged to call Chris Spangler: 920-728-2960.
Wisconsin Makers member Kent Taylor, at left, and Wisconsin Makers President Al Jewer present the makerspace’s newly installed 15-foot screen, which comes complete with a 500-watt sound system. The public is invited to a free showing of “The Princess Bride” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Contributed photo.
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