"Jaws" Summer Party & Screenings
Dunnn Dunnn. Dunnn Dunnn. It's that time of year again...Quint, Brody and Hooper return to the JPT in a new 4k restoration of JAWS- the QUINTessential movie to celebrate the Summer season! Newport becomes Amity Island again as we bring back our famed JAWS Party to kick Summer off on May 29th, followed by 3 more parties/screenings in July (after all, it's a BIG fish). Presented with the help of our friends at What's Up Newp- JAWS screens with killer live music from a local bands, beer & drink tastings, and awesome community partners (Amity means friendship as you know!)
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 that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) offer to help Brody capture the killer beast, and the trio engage in an epic battle of man vs. nature.
- Friday, May 29th: Doors @ 6:00 PM, Live Music by The Teledynes @ 6:30 PM, Movie @ 7:30 PM
- Friday, July 17th: Doors @ 6:00 PM, Live Music by The Teledynes @ 6:30 PM, Movie @ 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 18th: Doors @ 6:00 PM, Live Music by Sharks Come Cruisin' @ 6:30, Movie @ 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 19th: Doors @ 3:30 PM, Movie @ 4:30 PM (Strictly the film for those who just want to see shark on screen!)
Sponsored by Narragansett Beer.
- Tickets for Jaws Parties: $20, $18 JPT Members.
- Tickets for Jaws screening: $15, $13 JPT Members.
There's nothing like seeing the greatest blockbuster of all time- JAWS- on the big screen with a shark-crazed audience of fans! We needed a bigger theater last year when all of Rhode Island flooded in so get your tickets in advance as these always sell out!
About The Teledynes: A dynamic core trio of Electric Guitar, Upright Slap Bass and Drums. Influenced by Surf Rock and Rockabilly while also drawing heavily from blues, country and swing to create their sound. Putting a new spin on classic tunes such as instrumental versions of “Paperback Writer” and “Be My Baby”, in their live performances, they are also focused on writing original songs in this classic style of music and are always adding new material to keep the shows fresh and entertaining for audience.
About Sharks Come Cruisin' plays an energetic mix of sea shanties and maritime music, keeping the themes of audience participation and celebration at the center of their music and live performances. SCC has played several festivals up and down the East Coast, from Florida to Maine and host the PVD Shanty Sing in their hometown of Providence RI.
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Murray Hamilton, Lorraine Gary
Genre: Drama | PG
Release Date: 1975
Runtime: Movie: 124 mins, Music Sets: 60 mins
