Posh Nosh at Open Air Cinema - The Nomad

It seems like open-air cinema is all the rage this summer. To rival Film4's open air screenings at Somerset House (see below post), The Lexi Cinema is presenting its roaming cinema partner The Nomad with three iconic screenings in Queen's Park between August and September 2012.

For those unfamiliar with The Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise, it is the UK’s first social enterprise boutique cinema, donating 100% of its profits to charity and staffed predominantly by local volunteers.  Founded in 2008, The Lexi has built up a reputation for programming bespoke film events.

Teaming up with the roaming cinema The Nomad, Salt Yard Group (Salt Yard, Dehesa, Opera Tavern) is the official food partner for this series of pop up cinematic events.

Cinema goers will be able to sample Salt Yard's creative take on traditional cinema and al fresco fare, with a selection of dishes to choose from, including Ibérico burgers with manchego and guindilla, Ibérico hot dogs with romesco sauce, caramelized onions, guindilla and mustard alioli, as well as some of their popular signature creations like courgette flowers with goat’s cheese and honey.

Screenings are scheduled for 18th August, 8th September and 22nd September showing three cult favourites from three different decades, 80s childhood classic The Goonies, 60s gem The Graduate and 90s cult movie The Big Lebowski, the Queen’s Park screenings will form part of The Nomad’s summer line up.

Saffron Ice Cream

For information and to book tickets for this cinematic adventure please visit; http://www.whereisthenomad.com

DATES ON SALE NOW:

SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST – QUEENS PARK –GOONIES (PG)
SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER – QUEENS PARK –THE GRADUATE (15)
SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER – QUEENS PARK –THE BIG LEBOWSKI (18)

Tickets range from £8.50-£12.50 – please check website for specific prices

Doors open around 7pm / Screenings start at dusk so please check website for specific times.

100% of all distributable profits from The Nomad will be donated to its chosen charity, the Sustainability Institute in South Africa. For more on The Sustainability Institute please visit www.sustainabilityinstitute.net.

**Win Film4 Summer Screen tickets from Bordeaux Wines**

Film4 Summer Screen is returning to Somerset House from 16th to 27th August, and The London Foodie has teamed up with the official wine sponsor of this year’s events, Bordeaux Wines, to offer a pair of tickets to one of the sold out performances – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (PG) on Sunday 26th August.

Each evening a film will be shown on the giant screen with full surround sound under the stars. The series will offer visitors an exciting and eclectic line-up of classic, cult and contemporary films, enjoyed with Bordeaux wine by the glass or bottle. 

Alongside the films will be an accompanying programme of insider talks and special events as part of Behind the Screen, and ticket holders are invited to arrive early and listen to a line-up of London DJs.

Our lucky winner will be able to enjoy Steven Spielberg's wild, whip-cracking sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark.  The man in the hat is back when Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom.

The official wine sponsor of this year’s events, Bordeaux Wine, from the South West of France has produced red, white and rosé wines for centuries.  Bordeaux wines will be on sale at the Courtyard Bar.

HOW TO ENTER THIS COMPETITION

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for the performance, all you need to do is leave a comment in this post stating your NAME and E-MAIL address as MrBloggs(at)gmail(dot)com by midnight on Friday, the 17th August 2012. 

The lucky winner will be randomly selected using random.org and his/her name will be announced via Twitter (follow @thelondonfoodie) at 1pm on the following day (18th August). 

To increase your chances of winning (every tweet/retweet will count as an additional entry - up to 3 tweets per follower), tweet me "@thelondonfoodie for @BordeauxWinesUK & #film4summerscreen" by midnight on Friday.

If you do not use Twitter, I will also be publishing the winner's name here on Monday, the 20th August 2012.

The winner, randomly selected by random.org, is Jacob Ketcher. Congratulations Jacob, the lovely people from Bordeaux Wines will be in touch to arrange delivery of your tickets. Enjoy the screening!

Terms & Conditions

There is one prize in total: one pair of prize tickets (retailing at £14.50 per ticket plus booking fee) for one winner.   

Tickets for Behind the Screen events are not included in the prize but are an additional £10 (which includes a complimentary drink). 

Travel to and from the venue is not included in the prize.

The event is on Sunday 26th August 2012.  Timing: Doors open 18.30, DJs from 19.00, Film starts 21.00.

There is no fixed seating in the courtyard – guests are invited to bring their own rugs, blankets and cushions.  Sorry, no chairs or portable furniture, including inflatable chairs! Cushions and blankets are also available to buy on-site for £10 / £15.

The screenings are open air and go ahead come rain or shine and the audience area is not covered.

Winners must be 18 or over and photographic ID may be required.