June 20, 2013 | Kenneth Best - UConn Communications

Enjoy Movies and Music at Storrs Center This Summer

A Friday film series and Sunday music performances will add to the attractions at Storrs Center throughout the summer.

** FILE ** This studio publicity file photo shows actors Humphrey Bogart, left, and Swedish-born actress Ingrid Bergman in a scene from the 1943 classic film "Casablanca." The American Film Institute released their list of nominees, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, for the top 100 quotes from U.S. movies, with contenders including Bogart's "Here's looking at you, kid" from "Casablanca," Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" from "The Terminator" and Jack Nicholson's "You can't handle the truth!" from "A Few Good Men." Bogart has 10 quotes on the ballot. (AP Photo)

** FILE ** This studio publicity file photo shows actors Humphrey Bogart, left, and Swedish-born actress Ingrid Bergman in a scene from the 1943 classic film "Casablanca." The American Film Institute released their list of nominees, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, for the top 100 quotes from U.S. movies, with contenders including Bogart's "Here's looking at you, kid" from "Casablanca," Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" from "The Terminator" and Jack Nicholson's "You can't handle the truth!" from "A Few Good Men." Bogart has 10 quotes on the ballot. (AP Photo)

** FILE ** This studio publicity file photo shows actors Humphrey Bogart, left, and Swedish-born actress Ingrid Bergman in a scene from the 1943 classic film "Casablanca." The American Film Institute released their list of nominees, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, for the top 100 quotes from U.S. movies, with contenders including Bogart's "Here's looking at you, kid" from "Casablanca," Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" from "The Terminator" and Jack Nicholson's "You can't handle the truth!" from "A Few Good Men." Bogart has 10 quotes on the ballot. (AP Photo)
Humphrey Bogart, left, and Ingrid Bergman in a scene from the 1943 classic film ‘Casablanca,’ which will be shown as part of the Film Friday series.

A Friday film series at UConn’s von der Mehden Recital Hall and Sunday music performances adjacent to restaurants at Storrs Center will take place this summer, organized by StoDoArts at Storrs Center, a community group working to help create a vibrant and lively environment in Storrs Center.

StoDoArts is coordinating activities with the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Leyland Alliance, UConn Summer Programs, and the School of Fine Arts.

Film Fridays will return to von der Mehden Recital Hall on June 21 and continue through Aug. 16, with many of the films accompanied by a theme for the evening.

On movie nights, von der Mehden Box Office will open at 7 p.m., with films beginning at 7:30 p.m. An admission fee of $5 per person (cash only) will be charged. The film series is supported by UConn’s School of Fine Arts.

The Film Fridays schedule is:

June 21  Annie Sing-a-Long [NR] (1992), Family Night. Leapin’ Lizards in Storrs!
June 28 The Artist [PG13] (B&W, 2011), Academy Award Winner for Best Film.
July 5     Blazing Saddles [R] (1974), Classic Mel Brooks & Gene Wilder.
July 12   Ninotchka [NR] (B&W) (1939), Garbo at Her Best as a Russian Spy.
July 19   Strictly Ballroom [PG], Let’s Have a Dance Party!
July 26   Julie and Julia [PG13], Community Bake-off and Dessert Buffet.
Aug. 2    Vicki Cristina Barcelona [PG13], Woody Allen at His Best.
Aug. 9    Casablanca [NR] (B&W) (1942), Film Noir.
Aug. 16  Kinky Boots [PG13], Kinkiest Boots contest with prizes. Kick it up!

E.O. Smith woodwind quintet. (Kim Bova for UConn)
E.O. Smith woodwind quintet. (Kim Bova for UConn)

Sunday Music at 2 will feature local and regional artists appearing at Storrs Center, near Geno’s & Mooyah’s. The series is sponsored through support of Leyland Alliance.

The Sunday Music at 2 schedule is:

June 23 Greg Pearce, guitar
June 30 Sarah Jo Burke of the Burke Family Singers
July 14  Oates and Smith Band
July 21  Spencer Hamlin & His Band
July 28  Wayne Trembly, Pop Up Theater
Aug. 4   Seldom Heart
Aug. 11  Bob Bloom, Take a Drum Ride

For more information, go to the StoDoArts website.