Told through the voice of callie anne, a whipsmart tomboy reminiscent of scout finch, the starlite drivein is a vivid snapshot of 1950s america. The bulk of the story takes place in 1956, when callie anne is just a child. Marjorie reynolds start with a drive in movie theater in the 1950s. Instead, she drives to the site, recognizes objects buried with the body, and slips one of them into her purse. The starlite drive in theatre is a great entertainment value. At night, south beach transforms itself into a hotspot for dining, dancing and alluring nightlife. Told by the daughter, now 49, after a body is found on the grounds of what had been the theater. News from starlight drive in starlight six drivein. A handsome drifter arrives in a drivein theater in 1950s indiana and the owner, an abusive father and husband, gives him a job.
In 1964 they also purchased the prairie drive in theatre in perham, minnesota and ran that until it closed in july 1987. A compelling novel infused with hope, tragedy, and suspense, callie annes story will strike a chord with readers both young and old. Marjorie reynolds is the author of the starlite drive in 3. Add a starstruck and lonely 12yearold girl, and a handsome drifter.
Chalk it up to miscommunication during uncertain times, says blake smith, the owner of wichitas starlite drive in. The starlite drivein, a 5star read 5 minutes for books. Its a bit of americana that may not be around forever, so see it while you can. A plan to bring a drive in movie experience to the mall of monroe has been put on hold. We care about the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. The blue starlite is the worlds one and only mini urban boutique drive in movie theater a pop up boutique drive in movie theater for the next generation of outdoor movie lovers thats right, we are the guys and gals that jump started the new drive in resurgence that is currently sweeping the nation. Instead of being another adult reading a ya book, i happened to stumble across one not explicitly aimed at any age group, despite having a young narrator. Cory jacobson, owner of phoenix theatres, said wednesday that the starlite drive in. Starlite drivein was located in rochester, new york. For 2 or 250, we have the perfect party package for you see package options below byob outside catering welcome. The drive in was open from april through september every year until dwindling business forced the drive in to close permanently in july 1989. For me the story was not unlike to kill a mockingbird or stephen kings 112263 or john grishams the painted house. Add a starstruck and lonely 12yearold girl and a handsome drifter, and you have all the makings for a comingofage romance.
Starlite serviced apartments is located in leedss leeds city center neighborhood. The book opens with the adult callie anne dicksen being summoned to a place where she had spent much of her childhood. Blue starlite will host private drive in nights for groups, or you can try out camp blue starlite for a camping under the stars adventure. The starlite drivein marjorie reynolds a handsome drifter arrives in a drivein theater in 1950s indiana and the owner, an abusive father and husband, gives him a job. Starlite drivein wichita 2020 all you need to know. The starlite drive in is full of smiles, sadness and suspense. When the novel opens, bones are found at the old starlite drivein. Nov 15, 2011 the starlite drivein by marjorie reynolds is a comingofage tale about a young girl on the cusp of adolescence who learns a lot about life during a long, hot summer in indiana. He and several siblings pooled savings to create the business. Jan 01, 1997 i loved the starlite drive in and would like to read more books like this one. If you would like to support the starlite during this time, we encourage you to purchase a gift card or souvenir as we will still be processing these orders. Marjorie reynolds start with a drivein movie theater in the 1950s. Shes a keen observer of a 12yearolds issues, as well as the adults, in a dysfunctional family.
That is the feeling i had reading marjorie reynolds the starlite drivein. Larry berg takes us to the starlight drive in to learn about the business. Her aunt bliss tells her about bones that the police found at an old drive in her father once ran. This miami beach hotel is on iconic ocean drive, right across from from the beach. The discovery of a skeleton evokes memories of a 1950s summer roiled by passions, innocent and profane, and redeemed by abiding loyalties. Callie anne is the only one who knows who the dead person is. Starlite publishes the nations number one selling legal assistance book, the citebook, along with over 2,400 other legal books starlite inc publishes the nations number one selling legal assistance book, the citebook, along with over 2,400 other legal books. Starlite drivein in sacramento, ca cinema treasures. Starlite drivein in south san francisco, ca cinema. Cheeseburger, hot dog, chicken tenders, sweet bbq pork, meatball sub. Sometimes a book evokes a time and a place so well, the reader feels like shes been dropped into it. Free wifi the nearest airport is wichita midcontinent airport, 16 km from starlite motor lodge. The open space of a rural indiana drivein theater in 1956 provides an ironic backdrop for this moving first novel, a story of confinement and entrapment, and of.
Starlight drive in menu items and prices subject to change without prior notice. We offer a family atmosphere where you can roller skate. Hydraulic is one entertainment venue in wichita that, with some modifications, can still be open amid sedgwick countys stay. The starlite drivein cant open after all, county says. People sharing facts, photos, and good times at the starlite drive in in oak lawnchicago ridge. Hydraulic is one entertainment venue in wichita that, with some modifications, can still be open amid sedgwick countys stayathome order. Starlite drive in, starlight, hamilton drivein, movies, drive ins ontartio, once the starlite drive in theatre page, the starlite page is now home to ontario drive in theatre information, such as the starlite drive in theatre, the starlite drive in theater, the starlite drive in, starlite drive in hamilton, starlitehamilton drive in, the lindsay twin drive in, the mustang drive in guelph, the. Even though this book is sometimes advertised as one it certainly is not the primary plot. Starlite drivein amelia 2020 all you need to know before. Starlite drivein will reopen as a drivein, buyer says. Miami beach florida hotel, the starlite hotel providing lodging and accomodations for vacations and getaways on ocean drive in the art deco district. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Now playing coming soon flea market coupons news fans map about.
Welcome to the historic starlite drive in theater, located in amelia, ohio. People may tip the scale to the side of good guy or bad guy but, as with their reallife counterparts, they are a mix of both. Both the owners wife and his yearold daughter fall in love with him. Everyone who has ever been to a drive in can honestly say it was a fun time. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The open space of a rural indiana drive in theater in 1956 provides an ironic backdrop for this moving first novel, a story of confinement and entrapment, and of events that can free the spirit at lon. We have been celebrating 52 years of movies under the stars. Hotel bookings at wichita, ks hotel starlite motor lodge. Starlite hotel guests can enjoy free wifi and an onsite restaurant. Leeds grand theatre and o2 academy leeds are cultural highlights, and some of the areas activities can be experienced at roundhay park and harewood house. I took a fiction writing class, read books on the craft, analyzed authors techniques in my favorite novels and attended the pacific northwest writers association. A mystery, a coming of age novel, a tragic love story, a rich evocation of a memorable time and place in america, the starlite drivein by marjorie reynolds is all of these things and more.
We are fans of the starlite drivein, christiansburg, va, since 1953. Welcome to the historic starlite drivein theater, located in amelia, ohio. The characters experience a gamut of emotions keeping the reader interested. Welcome to the starlight drive in website, a multiple screen drive in located in atlanta, ga. Open in the summer, located in bloomington, indiana. But the starlite drive in wont be opening this weekend after all. They serve typical movie theater food, but for an extra charge you can bring in your own. Starlite drive in marquee in 1954 from the motion picture herald on october 2, 1954, courtesy of randal l. Wichita starlite drivein to show movies again this weekend. Starlite drivein christiansburg 2020 all you need to. When market pressures forced drive ins to syndicate, my father focused his intense drive on the swap meet. The open space of a rural indiana drivein theater in 1956 provides an ironic backdrop for this moving first novel, a story of confinement and entrapment, and of events that can free the spirit at. The starlite drivein by marjorie reynolds goodreads. Instead of being another adult reading a ya book, i happened to stumble across one.
The starlite hotel is located in the heart of south beach. The starlite drivein by marjorie reynolds, paperback. We book our new to us movies less than a week in advance. You bring the movie of your choice and we do the rest. Starlite drivein, starlight, hamilton drivein, movies. Starlight six drivein now playing at starlight drive in. My wife went there when she was a teenager and we went there this past summer, before it closed. The story unfolds almost cinematically and could make a wonderful movie. Schedules are for the most up to date information like us on facebook. At that time a world war ii veteran jerry jackson from. The drivein itself doesnt have a big role here, other than its the familys home. Starlight drive in is a small booby trapped drive in with plenty of rusting cars, a big screen, and a concession stand. The starlite drive in of south san francisco first appeared in the film daily year book s lists in the 1949 edition.
We are not fans of his but the atmosphere at the drive in made up for it, bringing back childhood memories. Set in the hot, dusty summer of 1956 in a small indiana town, i felt like i had to turn on the air conditioning to cool off, even though it was a cold winter day in new york city where i was reading the novel. The location provides multiple areas to explore, including in and on top of. Wichita starlite drivein to show movies again this. See current and upcoming attractions, pictures, snack bar menu, and flea market information. Unoccupied bjs wholesale club at site of former starlite drive in from 2007, courtesy of rick cohen.
Delta sonic car wash at site of former starlite drive in from 2007, courtesy of rick cohen. In 2016 a new sound system was installed or turn your radio dial to 90. That is the feeling i had reading marjorie reynolds the starlite drive in. Birthday parties, skating, laser tag and fun in mcdonough. The starlite drivein is full of smiles, sadness and suspense. Buy starlite drivein, the reprint by reynolds, marjorie isbn.
The starlite has been around for a long, long, time. The small, hip drive in gives a completely unique drive in experience aimed at reinventing the old pastime. The starlite proudly installed a new digital projector in 2012. The starlite drive in, which closed in october with plans to redevelop the land, has been bought by a local who intends to keep it open as a. Wichita starlite drivein to show movies again this weekend the. I have recently been reading this wonderful book called the starlite drivein by marjorie reynolds and here is a quick look at the first page. Petersburg, florida, and began as a small book publishing house. Her dad is a hard person to live with and hes pretty regularly mean to her and to her mom. We went to the starlite during zfest, with about 150 other bmw z3s and z4s. Both the owners wife and his yearold daughter fall in love with. Miami beach florida hotel, starlite hotel, lodging. On february 2, 1952, boxoffice wrote, john van arkel, manager of the starlite drive in at south san francisco, woke one morning last week to the sound of his dog scratching on the bedroom door. Located at 275 starlite drive, christiansburg, va 24073.
Her aunt bliss tells her about bones that the police found at an old drivein her father once ran. Jan 21, 2012 one thing i loved about the starlite drivein was how well the characters were fleshed out. The author of the novels, the starlite drivein, for the love of ethan, the civil wars of jonah moran, and a book on the craft of writing, take your novel to the next level, her novels have received praise in the new york times, kirkus, publishers weekly and booklis t as well as in numerous other newspapers and publications. Features include a cable tv, microwave, and small refrigerator. Closed till further notice now playing coming soon food theatre info all theatres zipcar faqs prices corporate. A yearold boy has admitted that he and two other boys, both 14, set fire to a fence running alongside the theatre the day of the screen fire.