MOVIES RETURN TO LMCU BALLPARK THIS SUMMER
Movies from the mound presented by
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy begins in June!
Comstock Park, MI – – Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 – – It was nearly a year ago when Whitecaps baseball was cancelled for the first time ever due to COVID-19. The staff began building a bridge to 2021. They knew that getting creative with how LMCU Ballpark could be used was clearly the next step. That’s how the popular “Movies from the Mound,” began.
“We started brainstorming and showing movies on our centerfield screen came up as an idea,” said Dan Morrison, VP of Sales for the West Michigan Whitecaps. “We loved the concept and worked with local health agencies to have families in the outfield safely, and it was big hit.”
Over the summer of 2020 LMCU Ballpark would host more than 5,000 moviegoers. Staff sold West Michigan’s favorite ballpark food, craft beer, popcorn, and even Whitecaps merchandise. Having experienced success, LMCU Ballpark is bringing back the movies when the Whitecaps baseball team is traveling.
“We’re thrilled to bring back Movies from the Mound,” Morrison added. “This summer Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is presenting what will be a festival of family entertainment.”
Movies from the Mound presented by EGLE schedule:
Price: $7
All individuals over the age of 2 must have a ticket
Friday, June 18
6:00 p.m. Incredibles 2 (PG) BUY TICKETS
8:30 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) BUY TICKETS
Saturday, June19
6:00 p.m. The Sandlot (PG) BUY TICKETS
8:30 p.m. Jumanji – The Next Level (PG-13) BUY TICKETS
Friday, July 9
6:00 p.m. Frozen II (PG) BUY TICKETS
8:30 p.m. Ghostbusters (PG) * original version BUY TICKETS
Saturday, July 10
6:00 p.m. The Croods – A New Age (PG) BUY TICKETS
8:30 p.m. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) BUY TICKETS
Shawn J Gormley
Will we be able to bring chairs and sit in the outfield like last year?
Dan Morrison
Absolutely! We encourage either lawn chairs or blankets for the outfield seating.
Michelle
Are dogs (on leash) permitted?
Dan Morrison
The only dogs we can allow on the field for movies would be service dogs.
Carrie
Are we allowed to bring in our own snacks?
Dan Morrison
We do not allow patrons to bring food or beverage into LMCU Ballpark.
Jablonski Gary
Is there a discount if I want to buy for both movies?
Dan Morrison
We do not offer discounts for purchases of both movies.
Page Headley
Do you do group pricing? 50 tickets?
Dan Morrison
Unfortunately we do not offer discounts on the movies as we already try to keep the ticket costs affordable.
Kelly
What time do gates open for the 6pm movie? Thank you!
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Hi Kelly,
Gates will be open at 5:30 for 6:00 movies. Thank you.
Margaret Dunn
Do you cancel in case of rain or storms?
Dan Morrison
Hi Margaret, we would only cancel an event if there was severe weather that was occurring for an extended period of time that would prevent us from hosting patrons.
Marilyn
I’m sorry Dan, but if you want to charge $4.25 for a little circus box of popcorn, at least it could be fresh. Was at the The Incredibles movie and was pretty sure the popcorn I got was from the game I was at the week before. It was pretty bad.
Dan Morrison
Hi Marilyn,
Thank you for the feedback. We will pass this along to our F&B Manager so they can make their department aware.
Megan
Will food be available for purchase like last year?
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Yes, we will have concessions available for purchase during the movies.
Kristy Dykhouse
My grandson has severe food allergies. We will need to bring food for him. How shall we handle this? Thanks!
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Hi Kristy,
We have the same issues in our family with one of our children. I suggest you show security at the gate the items you are bringing in for your grandson and explain the situation. Because I am sure it will be a small amount they will allow accommodations for this.
Thank you!
Brad
Hi! Is there a fee for parking?
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Hi Brad,
Parking is complimentary for the movies. Hope to see you this weekend!
Ryan Cummings
Do you have any pictures from tonight that you can send us so we can show on the air? Is 7/10 your last movie for the season? Thanks!
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Hi Ryan,
Yes, tonight is our last Movies from The Mound showing scheduled for this summer. If there are any images that were taken I will try to have them forwarded to you.
Haylee Thompson
Will there be more Movies from the Mound held soon?
LMCU Ballpark Staff
Hi Haylee,
Our remaining summer schedule at LMCU Ballpark does not include any additional movie nights but something we will likely look to do again next year. Thank you.