08/23/12 The 5th Annual Lake Maxinkuckee Film Festival, “A Gift of Warmth,” will feature two nights of films and fun, beginning with a Friday night reception for sponsors of the event, where live music, dinner under the stars, and a film competition featuring Purdue and Notre Dame student film-makers, who will be introducing their creations.
Saturday, September 1st at 6:00 P.M. festivities begin at the Culver Town Park, where live entertainment, carriage rides, clowns, and a picnic dinner will be available to all. The Culver Academies band will open the festivities, followed by Sentimental Journeys band, soprano Kathy Overmyer and 50s rock singer Quentin Flagg. The feature film of the evening begins at dusk with the musical, My Fair Lady, shown on a two story outdoor screen.
Admission to these events is a donation of new or lightly worn, clean, items of winter wear for school age children, which will then be provided to students within the four county Culver Community School District. Monetary donations are also gladly accepted and will be used to help families with their winter heating bills. If you are unable to attend the festival, volunteers will be accepting contributions of clothing and money, anytime after 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 1st at the Lions Club Depot.
