Silent Movies on the Porch at Pleasant Home in Oak Park is a fun way to spend a summer night
Pleasant Home Executive Director Sara Brown talks about their “Silent Movies on the Porch” series, which has its last summer showing on August 25. They also plan a spooky movie showing around Halloween.
OAK PARK, Illinois – The last summer session of “Silent Movies on the Porch” at Pleasant Home in Oak Park is this Thursday, August 25.
Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue, is a restored, historic house with a wide porch that features a variety of activities over the course of the year.
“This is all about community,” said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. “It’s a beautiful place to hold an event. It’s right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood.”
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The Silent Film Society is a partner, and Jay Warren plays live accompaniment and offers background on the movies.
Admission is $10 for adults and $20 for families. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance.
The movies scheduled for Thursday, August 25 are:
- Water Wagons (1925)
- Wandering Willies (1926)
- All Night Long (1924)