A free movie night featuring Field of Dreams will be shown on Friday, Aug. 23. at Elm Grove’s Patterson Field. The movie, rated PG, will begin at dusk. The Elm Grove Civics concession stand will open at 7:30 p.m. and will offer ballpark food - hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages. Attendees should bring blankets or chairs. The event was originally slated for Aug. 3 but was postponed due to inclement weather. In the film starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying "if you build it, he will come," and he feels the need to act. Despite taunts of lunacy, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land, supported by his wife, Annie. Afterward, the ghosts of great players start emerging from the crops to play ball, led by "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. But, as Ray learns, this field of dreams is about much more than bringing former baseball greats out to play.Movie Night is sponsored by the City of Wheeling. No smoking is permitted by orders of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Board. All programs are subject to change without notice. In case of inclement weather, events may be rescheduled or canceled.
