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The days are longer and the weather’s getting warmer, which means it’s time for Movies Under the Stars, offered at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. This event is free and provides family-friendly movies and outdoor fun.
If you have a case of the Mondays, a trip to an outdoor movie can cheer you up! From February-May, enjoy one movie each month, shown outside in the amphitheater. The starting movie lineup includes:
March 27, The Smurfs
April 24, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
May 29, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Movies begin at 6 p.m. and will be shown on the amphitheater’s Jumbo Tron screen. Bring blankets and low-sitting chairs. Fire pits are always available to keep warm once the sun goes down – just the thing for those cooler nights!
No outside food may be brought to the area. Guests can bring to-go food and snacks purchased from the Cones Cafe, 347 Grill or The Luxe Lounge. Concession stands in the amphitheater area will sell beverages and snacks, including s’mores kits for use by the fire pits. So, pack up the family, grab your blankets and chairs, and enjoy Movies Under the Stars!
When summer rolls in, movies will be shown weekly on Mondays and will be announced on their website. During the summer series, the nearby splash pad will be available for the younger kids. Make a free outdoor movie part of your weekly summer routine!
There are many other great days on which you can go to the movies at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle too. Inside the theater, you can watch current blockbusters on Discount Days, which are offered most Tuesdays and Thursdays. The special includes $6.50 movie tickets (offer valid on select showings all day), $2 regular popcorns, and $2 regular drinks. On the other hand, Discount Days exclude special engagements, 3-D movies, and Star Class movies. Make a day of it and enjoy $2 laser tag at the center’s Urban Arena and $2 games of bowling at the Ten Pins Down bowling center.
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Carolyn SostromCarolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
