There are often canal festivals on the north west's waterways but the 2012 Canal Mini Festival is one with a difference. As it is held in the Northern Quarter there is an inevitable artistic twist to proceedings.
Where other such festivals are more about the narrow boats and people of the past who plied their trades along the canals, this one has a float in movie, and more, including a lomo wall (see next Monday's post), a theatre boat and a floating barge which doubles as a hostel and bar.
"A Mancunian take on the American drive-in: two nights of free, outdoor film at a canalside, pop-up cinema. Bring your car, your boat or just yourself (and an FM radio) for screenings of Captain America (filmed in the Northern Quarter, fact fans) and The Life Aquatic. Plus hot noodles from Ning, deckchairs, Bollington Brewing Co. beer and a bar."
Visit: http://www.creativetourist.com/events or follow on Twitter @creativetourist #canalfest
Mancunian Wave is linking to this week's Signs, Signs blog.
Great Summer Event there! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
life on the water - sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I love outdoor cinema experience but never been to a float-in movie.
ReplyDeleteCaptain America at a Mancunian canal-fest? - how droll!
ReplyDeletenow that would be fun - watching a movie from out on the water, in a boat.
ReplyDeletedreaming....
Cool idea. I bet the float-ins are popular.
ReplyDeleteThis is nice, what a fun event. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDrive-in theaters are actually making a comeback in the US. I even saw one the other day that is back in operation and was showing two recently released flicks.
ReplyDeletewhat a great way to catch a movie and enjoy the area
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy ! Please have you all a wonderful time.
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteHow fun does that sound!? What a great thing to have going on! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteGosh that's different Chrissy, did it get a good turnout?
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