{"id":245177,"date":"2012-07-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/now-playing-poolside-movies-at-the-lafayette\/"},"modified":"2012-07-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-07-06T07:00:00","slug":"now-playing-poolside-movies-at-the-lafayette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/now-playing-poolside-movies-at-the-lafayette\/","title":{"rendered":"Now playing: Poolside movies at the Lafayette"},"content":{"rendered":"

El Cajon Boulevard BIA to host a nighttime, outdoor film series at the North Park hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Por M\u00f3nica Garske | Reportero SDUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is no secret the famed Weissmuller Pool at the historic Lafayette Hotel in North Park is a major attraction by day. This summer, through efforts by the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Assocation (BIA), the swimming pool has become a hotspot at night as well.<\/p>\n

The BIA has organized a regular Poolside Film Series at the Lafayette, located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd., featuring outdoor movies every Thursday night.<\/p>\n

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The front steps of the Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon Blvd. (Photo by Monica Garske)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BIA marketing director Beryl Forman said July\u2019s theme is movies starring comedian Chevy Chase. This month\u2019s series will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12 with the 1980 golf classic, \u201cCaddyshack,\u201d marking the third time the movie has been screened at the pool.<\/p>\n

Chase\u2019s 1985 reporter flick \u201cFletch\u201d will follow on July 19 and the summertime staple \u201cNational Lampoon\u2019s Vacation\u201d will play at the pool on July 26.<\/p>\n

Forman said the movies will show on a giant projector screen located at the far end of the swimming pool. Attendees can watch the movie while relaxing on a lounge chair or, better yet, while taking a dip in the pool.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pool is heated, so it\u2019s really perfect for night swimming. All you need to bring is your bathing suit and towel,\u201d Forman said.<\/p>\n

The poolside theater is open to both the public and hotel guests. Entry into the movie pool party is $3 per person or $5 per couple, and Lafayette hotel guests get in for free.<\/p>\n

Those who dine at the hotel\u2019s Imig Restaurant can also enjoy the Thursday night films for free.<\/p>\n

Forman said proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the BIA, going back into the budget so the association can continue to host fun, community events along El Cajon Boulevard.<\/p>\n

Saying he was constantly looking for ways to bring positive attention to the businesses along The Boulevard, Forman called hosting this summertime series at the Lafayette a \u201cno-brainer,\u201d especially now that hotel owners have completed their renovations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lafayette is truly one of the gems of El Cajon Boulevard. It\u2019s not only beautiful, it\u2019s such a community-oriented meeting space too,\u201d Forman said. \u201cWe had been trying to host something like this ever since The Lafayette finished its renovations. This place deserves poolside movies.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pool area at historic Lafayette Hotel. (Photo by Monica Garske)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lafayette marketing director Marisa Fallone said she is thrilled to get the weekly event going, and she believes the outdoor movies will help bring Uptown residents together.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only is this a great amenity for our hotel guests, but it\u2019s a great activity to offer our neighbors. It\u2019s a way to get everyone in the community involved in something new,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Surrounding businesses on The Boulevard have already jumped on board.<\/p>\n

Forman said local sponsors for the poolside film series include Live Wire, Mama\u2019s Bakery, Lips, Til-Two, Flavors of East Africa, Bar Pink and Cali Baguette Express. Boulevard Fitness covered the costs of the projector and screen.<\/p>\n

In June, the BIA and the Lafayette screened vintage Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello beach party films, which Forman said were a success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people that came out to those were into it and enjoyed it. There were about 20 heads bobbing up in the pool, facing the projector screen,\u201d Forman said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike any new event at our pool, it\u2019ll take a little time for this to pick up momentum but once it does, we expect a good turnout. We want to see a lot of people floating around in the pool, socializing and watching fun, engaging movies with us,\u201d Fallone said.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit theboulevard.org or call 619-283-3608.<\/p>\n

What: July Poolside Film Series<\/p>\n

Where: The Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park<\/p>\n

When: July 12, July 19, July 26<\/p>\n

Time: 7:30 \u2013 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost: $3 per person, $5 per couple; Free for hotel guests and Imig Restaurant patrons<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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