The Catalina Island Museum offers a unique evening opportunity to view the classic film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in its outdoor amphitheater during Movies at the Museum on Wednesday, July 24. This annual summer program takes advantage of Avalon’s beautiful summer nights and everyone’s love of movies. The museum chose a variety of movies, spanning various decades that were either filmed on the island or talk about Catalina Island in them.
Innovative and entertaining, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” combines live action with animation. It is set in Hollywood in 1947 where cartoon characters—or toons—and people co-exist. One of the biggest toon stars is Roger Rabbit. He is having a rough time so his boss, the owner of Maroon Cartoons, hires human private detective Eddie Valiant to investigate rumors of Roger’s voluptuous wife, Jessica, being romantically involved with businessman Marvin Acme. When Acme is discovered dead at his factory, all evidence points to Roger. Valiant reluctantly agrees to help clear Roger’s name. When things are looking bleak, Jessica talks about taking Roger away to Catalina Island.
The evening also offers an opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries including special exhibitions “Wrigley’s Catalina: A Centennial Celebration,” “Bird Park: An Aviary for Avalon’s Celebrity Birds” and “Elizabeth Turk: Tipping Point.”
The Movies at the Museum screening of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” takes place Wednesday, July 24. The museum will re-open at 7 p.m. and the film will begin at dusk (around 8:15 p.m.) in the outdoor amphitheater. Wine, beer, soda, water and a variety of movie snacks will be available for purchase. Attendees are also allowed to bring their own beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and/or snacks. Please do not bring glass bottles or glasses. “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is rated PG.
Other Movies at the Museum dates include: Wednesday, Aug. 7: “Beyond the Poseidon” (1979), Wednesday, Aug. 21: “Multiplicity” (1996).
Tickets to Movies at the Museum are $5 for museum members, $17 for adults and $15 for seniors, military and students with a valid I.D. Children (age 15 and under) receive free admission with a paid adult. Admission may be purchased online at CatalinaMuseum.org, in person at the museum’s visitor services desk, or upon arrival at the door.
The Catalina Island Museum offers the best in art and history exhibitions, music and dance performances, lectures by guest speakers from all over the world, and the finest in silent, documentary and international film. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The museum’s Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building is located in the heart of Avalon at 217 Metropole Ave. For more information, call 310-510-2414 or visit CatalinaMuseum.org.
