It’s August and I’ve just about wrapped my internship here at Arts Engine. As I sit and reflect upon what this summer has been for me, two obvious answers come to mind: tons of movies and lots of sun. Actually, I was very careful and only got burnt maybe a total of three times, but the movie thing is no exaggeration. I went to the theater at least twice a week and enjoyed many a free outdoor screening. This in addition to working at a film production company, specifically for the film Election Day, and on the set of our Little Pim project.

But as the summer’s end nears and my days at Arts Engine dwindle, I have begun to seek out new and different experiences. I sort of found some. There are six film screenings at Solar1 in the coming weeks. Although I am unable to attend, I strongly recommend them to everyone. Why? Because watching movies outside is amazing (see above) and solar power is neat. Energy conservation and Albert Maysles anyone? He’s going to hold a Q & A after the August 23rd screening!!

Program
All films start at 9pm. Admission is FREE.

Wednesday, August 15
Everything’s Cool

Thursday, August 16
Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Friday, August 17
After Hours

Wednesday, August 22
The Day the Earth Stood Still

Thursday, August 23
What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A.

Friday, August 24
Young Frankenstein

After hearing about this series, my interest was piqued and I looked for more solar powered things. I found a solar powered restaurant in Fort Greene called Habana Outpost.

Mmm. Cuban food. I’ve passed by this colorful outdoor ECO-eatery and “community gathering space” several times, but never knew anything about it. They have movie screenings on Sunday nights! MORE movies!

Sadly I found some disheartening information about solar energy too, like, how it isn’t developed (or developing) into something that can fully sustain the world’s energy demands.

But hey, movies and food and drinks— there are some hip night clubs now powered by the sun, ironically enough (I didn’t look into it because I can’t dance)— are fine by me for this summer at least. Solar1 and Habana Outpost may not be able to solve the world’s environmental troubles, but they can set a good and positive example. Maybe I can’t afford solar panels for my home (my future home,) but I can ride my bike instead of driving my car (my FUTURE car) and I can avoid food waste by eating all of my arroz con pollo!

Adios!
posted by Casey