Movies & Music on the Lawn - Presented by Whole Foods Market - Continues with 'Sunrise' and Minos the Saint in September

Baton Rouge Gallery's Movies & Music on the Lawn continues this month against the backdrop of BREC's City Park. Over the past 18 years, the popular summer film series has paired up dozens of iconic silent films with the best local, contemporary bands in our area. Each band performs a never-before-heard score for the film, which is projected on a huge inflatable screen on the lawn behind the gallery.

The screenings, which take place towards the end of the month begin at 8 p.m. (or sundown – whichever comes last) and the $7 price of admission includes free bottomless popcorn. 

This year's series is once again presented by Whole Foods Market and in honor of BRG's 50th anniversary, we'll be celebrating a few of the very best pairings of bands and films from the program's recent history. The first five presentations will all be leading up to a special event in October when BRG brings back the film (Nosferatu) and band (The eXpanded Trio) from the very first Movies & Music on the Lawn (October, 1998). 

On Friday, September 30, one of the most respected silent films ever, "Sunrise" takes over the Movies & Music on the Lawn screen. The 1927 F.W. Murnau classic is a love story peppered with betrayl, redemption and great acting from Janet Gaynor.

Providing the score for the film will be Baton Rouge's own, Minos the Saint. This group is an eclectic chamber folk band that blends acoustic folk and symphonic brass, featuring accordion, danceable rhythms, and improvisation. Each of the band's six members has a diverse musical background, and the result is a fresh brand of experimental-yet-accessible folk rock that uniquely represents Louisiana, and the world.

This year's series:

Friday, May 27 - 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed' with a live score from Righteous Buddha

Saturday, June 25 - 'The Artist' with a live score from Captain Green

Saturday, July 30 - 'Metropolis' with a live score from Matsy

Friday, August 26 - 'Peter Pan' with a live score from The (New) Zeelanders

Friday, September 30 - 'Sunrise' with a live score from Minos the Saint

Friday, October 28 - 'Nosferatu' with a live score from The eXpanded Trio

This year, in addition to our Presenting Sponsor, Whole Foods Market, BRG is proud to partner with Forum 35 and The Grind as the series' other sponsors. It is through their generosity - and that of other series sponsors - that the gallery is able to continue to bring this unique event to the community. 

Admission to Movies & Music on the Lawn is always free for BRG members and just $7 for non-members. Free, unlimited popcorn is included in the price of admission. The screening begins at 8 pm (or sunset – whichever comes last).   

For more information on Baton Rouge Gallery’s Movies & Music on the Lawn series, call 225-383-1470.