![]() The Loew’s Sharpstown Drive-In near Bellaire and Hillcroft even had children’s train that gave rides through a tunnel at the base of the screen. Many boasted restaurants and playgrounds for the kids. During the peak of drive-ins, Houston housed more than 20 within Beltway 8, which was still considered rural at the time.ĭrive-ins were a popular date night location and destination for the whole family. Drive-ins of the day were in rural areas, and family run. By 1958 there were over 4,000 drive-ins across the United States. Seven years later, in the beginning of June, Houston’s first drive-in opened, The South Main Drive-In. In June 1933 the first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, New Jersey advertised with the slogan, “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are”. History of Drive-In Movie Theaters in Houston Interestingly enough, this was the exact original selling point of the drive-in theater, proof that aspects of motherhood haven’t changed all that much over the years. As a mother of a toddler the freedom to see a new release was finally back within my grasp. We could go to a movie without the pressure of being “on our best behavior” or absolutely quiet. I didn’t have to worry if my kid suddenly had the urge to ask me a question, needed to use the bathroom or run through the theater in the middle of a movie. When I became a mom I realized there was a new benefit to drive-ins. My first experience with drive-ins was in college, where we were lucky enough to still have an operating drive-in nearby. There’s something special about watching a movie, outside, under the stars. In 2020, Urban Harvest continues to enrich the lives, soils, and plates of Houstonians.I’ve always had a secret personal obsession with Drive-In movie theaters. Urban Harvest has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a leader in the local food movement. To purchase tickets or lounges: Ĭorporate sponsorship is available, contact Libby Kennedy at Urban Harvest Founded in 1994, Urban Harvest cultivates thriving communities through gardening and access to healthy, local food with three core programs: Education, Community Gardens, and Farmers Markets. There are also options for premier lounge seating for six ($1,500) or eight ($3,000) that includes outdoor, socially distanced premier lounge style seating with exclusive snacks, fun swag bags and mocktails.Īll proceeds will support Urban Harvest and Farmers Market vendors. Tickets are $300 per car and includes food for four, water, and movie screening. The large footprint will allow supporters a few different ways to enjoy the event while supporting Urban Harvest. The Drive-In Sunday Supper event will start at 5pm with drive thru food pick up on site, then guests will choose their parking spot for the 6:30pm movie screening. “We are lucky to be able to collaborate with some of Houston’s best chefs and local farms to offer movie goers a unique and enjoyable outdoor experience.” “We are thrilled to host a safe and fun version of our Sunday Supper event,” said Janna Roberson, Executive Director of Urban Harvest. The treats for the movie will be popcorn made by Little Kitchen HTX and their Shenanigans, an addictive and spicy riff on Trail Mix. ![]() Austin Waiter of Tony’s will be serving grits made from Harvest Grain Mills organic rice, grown in Winnie. Dumpling Haus will be serving their legendary dumplings that have made them a fixture at the weekly Urban Harvest Farmers Market. Chris Shepherd’s team at UB Hospitality will be making taquitos with Tatemó’s handmade corn tortillas. The drive-in event will follow a similar format as previous Sunday Supper events, utilizing the region’s best produce and artisanal food producers. ![]() The fundraiser will feature dinner for four created by Chefs Chris Shepherd & Nick Fine of UB Hospitality, Chef Austin Waiter of Tony’s, Chefs Becca & Jason Kerr of Little Kitchen HTX and Chef Elaine Won of Dumpling Haus. The socially distant event will take place at the NEW East End Moonstruck Drive-In Theatre where guests will enjoy viewing “The Biggest Little Farm” from the comfort of their own cars. The Sunday Supper fall fundraising event will be Sunday, November 8, 2020, featuring a drive-in movie theme with a course-dinner designed and prepared by local chefs with ingredients sourced from the Urban Harvest Farmers Market. Who doesn’t love a drive-in movie and giving back to a great cause! Grab your car keys, a few friends, enjoy a chef-driven dinner at the drive-in, all while supporting Urban Harvest. ![]()
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