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Dinner & a Movie: THE END OF OAK STREET at Cinemark Polaris!
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00 PMJoin us as we get together for a Dinner & a Movie event to see the fun sci-fi action-thriller, THE END OF OAK STREET! Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in this film about a family and the cosmic event that transports their suburban neighborhood to someplace unknown. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to a someplace unknown. The film follows a family who soon discover that their survival depends on sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. It is written/directed by David Robert Mitchell and stars Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB9AxspVow BUZZ & REVIEWS: The reviews are out and surprise-surprise! I thought this would just be some late summer fun – but the reviews are really solid as well! The film is earning an excellent 85% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it a “crowd-pleaser” that delivers some “lean, clever, original” nostalgic fun and “perfect sweet treat to end the summer movie season with!” DINNER PLAN: Join us for dinner before the show at nearby CHILE VERDE! A smaller group this time so we’ll go with a smaller, locally/family-owned restaurant that we don’t usually get to visit! They are located just up the road at 1522 Gemini Place. Our reservation is at 6:00 PM so arrive by then, or a few minutes early. Please let me know in the Comments below if you plan to join for dinner. You can check out their menu here: https://chileverdecafe.com/order MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:35pm showing and we’ll meet inside the lobby area between 7:15pm and d 7:25pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this Opening Night showing! When you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Under-the-Radar Gem: TONY at the Drexel Theatre!
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30 PMJoin us as we get together to see the biographical-drama, TONY! The film follows a young Anthony Bourdain and his early years working in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film is set in 1976 where a 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain wants to be a writer. But, when he takes a summer job working for a Brazilian-born restaurateur, it sets a course that will shape the rest of his life. TONY is co-written and directed by Matt Johnson and stars Dominic Sessa (who many of you will remember from 2023’s excellent film The Holdovers) along with Emilia Jones, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall and Antonio Banderas. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1MVnzd2aVc BUZZ & ACCLAIM: Offically our hidden gem of the Summer! The film is earning a stellar 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “a scrappy coming-of-age story that's equal parts sweet and tart,” Tony is also “a splendid tribute to mentorship, complete with a standout performance by Antonio Banderas.” Critics call it, “A zesty, energetic biopic” that taps into “the nostalgia of naïve youth while examining how creativity is born.” It’s “one of the finest….coming-of-age films in recent years” and “the most heartwarming comedy of the year!” PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing followed by a long overdue post-show bite at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you are with the Movie Group for admission / concession discounts. Exact showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a good one, Dan
CMG Gives Back: Serve Brunch at FAITH MISSION GRANT KITCHEN!
Sun, Aug 30, 2:20 PMJoin us at this CMG Gives Back volunteer event as we get together to help those in need by serving brunch at Fath Mission Grant Kitchen! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Please see links / attachments for additional info / details. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00 PMMental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Live Outdoor Theatre: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Schiller Park!
Fri, Aug 28, 11:00 PMJoin us as we get together for the fun summertime tradition of live outdoor theater! For this event, we’ll be closing out Summer Movie Season by seeing The Actors’ Theatre of Columbus and their take on the Agatha Christie classic mystery, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE! Here are details and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The Actors’ Theatre of Columbus will close the summer and mark the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death with this haunting mystery! Under the evening sky, ten strangers in a mansion start dying one by one. Will there be any survivors? One of the late author’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, the growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end. PARKING: Schiller Park is a beautiful little park located in the heart of historic German Village. Parking is available in the paved lot at the Schiller Recreation Center or on city streets surrounding the park. WHAT TO BRING: Definitely bring a lawn chair. Food and drinks are allowed (and encouraged). If you’re feeling festive, bring snacks and/or drinks to share and I’ll do the same! You can find more info here: https://www.theactorstheatre.org/seasons/2026/agatha-christies-and-then-there-were-none OFFICIAL CMG T-SHIRT EVENT: Did you get one of our CMG 2024 Tour of Columbus or 2025 CMG Road Trip T-Shirts? While you can wear them any time, we’ll make certain events Official CMG T-Shirt events where we’ll ALL try to wear them! No shirt, no problem. But wear 'em if you got 'em and it'll help make the group easier to find! PLAN: Arrive starting by 7pm (the earlier the better) and the performance will begin at 8pm. I’ll try to be there a little early, by 6:45pm. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and you’ll find the group behind the walkway (to the right as you face the stage). You should be able to find us but I’ll wear my CMG shirt and/or have a sign to help you recognize the group! Performances are FREE and donations will be accepted during the intermission. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00 PMIt’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
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