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July 2021
Gaslight – Outdoor Movie
Gaslight – Outdoor Movie After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer). The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband’s intentions come into question. • Picnic starts at…
SOLD OUT! 1913 Flood and the Rebirth of the Riverfront
1913 Flood Victims Vintage Postcard of Floodwall Prior to Scioto Mile Scioto Mile 2021 SOLD OUT! From Devastation Rises the Phoenix How The 1913 Flood Led to Creation Of Columbus’ Stunning Riverfront Sunday, July 2pm – 3pm The Green Lawn Abbey Preservation Association is pleased to host this program on the 1913 Flood. This natural disaster wrought vast destruction upon our State Capitol, but from the destruction came a transformed city with a new architecturally stunning government complex at its core.…
Jaws – Outdoor Movie RAINDATE July 23
JAWS – Outdoor Movie [The outdoor movie is postponed until next Friday, July 23 due to rain. If you pre-purchased your ticket, it is good for the show next Friday. If you require a refund, please call or email us] When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing…
Strangers on a Train – Outdoor Movie
Strangers On A Train – Outdoor Movie In Alfred Hitchcock’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s thriller, tennis star Guy Haines (Farley Granger) is enraged by his trampy wife’s refusal to finalize their divorce so he can wed senator’s daughter Anne (Ruth Roman). He strikes up a conversation with a stranger, Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker), and unwittingly sets in motion a deadly chain of events. Psychopathic Bruno kills Guy’s wife, then urges Guy to reciprocate by killing Bruno’s father. Meanwhile, Guy is…
August 2021
Mystery Science Theater – Outdoor Movie
Mystery Science Theater – Outdoor Movie Forced by evil scientists to watch bad “B” movies until he breaks, a host and a bunch of captive robots comment on the films to keep sane. During each movie, the host and robots perform skits or songs, known as host segments, that are usually related to that episode’s film. • Picnic starts at 7:30 pm. Movie at dark (around 8:45- 9 pm) • Bring your chairs & blankets! • ‘It’s Just Simplie Delicious’…
Grease – Outdoor Movie
Outdoor Movie – Grease Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of “Grease,” the most successful movie musical of all time. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but will it cross clique lines? • Picnic starts at 7:00 pm. Movie at dark • Bring your chairs & blankets! • ‘It’s Just Simplie Delicious’ food…
October 2021
Fall Fundraiser Movie Under The Stars- Hocus Pocus
Fall Fundraiser Movie Under The Stars- Hocus Pocus Get ready for a fun-filled evening with the spooky Sanderson sisters! Picnic-Pocus Hour begins at 6:30. Movie at dusk. Hot cider and spiked cider will be available along with a signature Moscow Mule and local brews! Dress up as your favorite Hocus Pocus character for our costume contest and chance to win a prize! Don’t forget to bring your chairs or blanket and cash for the 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 at…
Fall Fundraiser Movie Under The Stars- Ghostbusters
Fall Fundraiser Movie Under The Stars- Ghostbusters Who you gonna call?! Ghostbusters! Picnic and Happy Hour begins at 6:30. Movie at dusk. Hot cider and spiked cider will be available along with a signature Moscow Mule and local brews! Dress up as your favorite Ghostbusters character for our costume contest and chance to win a prize! Don’t forget to bring your chairs or blanket and cash for the 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 at the door. We take cash or…
May 2022
MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE
MEMORIAL DAY OPEN HOUSE We invite you to Green Lawn Abbey for our Memorial Day Open House! Tour the Cemetery and the Abbey to learn about the personal histories of many Columbusites who helped shape our history. Experience the beauty of nature and architecture. The Cemetery will be grilling complimentary hot dogs and the Abbey will be handing out ice cream and sweets. It’s a match made in Heaven! The Cemetery Tour: Tour Huntington Chapel with historian Doreen Uhas Sauer. The…
June 2022
Movies Under the Stars! Tremors
The picnic begins at 6:30 with It’s Just Simplie Delicious Food Truck. Libations will be available to purchase. The Abbey will be open for tours all evening. Don’t forget your chairs and blanket! The movie will begin at dusk. $5.00 donation at the door. You can pay here ahead of time, just bring a printout of your PayPal purchase or simply show us on your phone. All proceeds go directly towards our restoration efforts.