2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour - Stand By Me
Rated R; 89min; Director:Rob Reiner 
Location: Rolling Roadshow
This show is a part of the The 2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour Signature Series, Click to See More
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE CHAIRS FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOLDING/CAMPING CHAIRS FOR THE SCREENING!
If you are participating in the scavenger hunt, all you need to bring is a digital camera. If you have a cable to download the photos to a PC, please bring that to check-in.
The Film:
A sleeper hit when released in 1986, Stand by Me is based on Stephen King's novella The Body (from the book Different Seasons); but it's more about the joys and pains of boyhood friendship than a morbid fascination with corpses. The film follows four boys ages 12 and 13 (Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell) who take an overnight hike through the woods near their rural town to find the body of a young man who's been missing for days. Their journey includes a variety of scary adventures (including a ferocious junkyard dog, a swamp full of leeches and a treacherous leap from a train trestle), but it's also a time for personal revelations, quiet interludes and the raucous comradeship of best friends. Stand By Me is delightfully entertaining from start to finish, thanks to the rapport among its young cast members and the timeless, universal themes of friendship, family and the building of character and self-esteem.
The event:
Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before, because this is going to be an amazing, full-tilt Stand By Me experience.
The following is a sampling of activities that will be happening throughout the day on July 28. We'll be posting more information about the various daytime and nighttime activities along with a complete schedule, parking information and maps here on the website, so check back soon!
- I.F.O.C.E. (International Federation of Competitive Eating) sanctioned blueberry pie eating contest. World champion eaters will be converging on Brownsville Oregon to reenact (minus the projectile vomiting) the famous pie eating contest from the film in the first annual World Championship Blueberry Pie Eating Competition.
- We are currently in discussions with Corey Feldman to attend the screening. Check back here for confirmation of this appearance.
- 'Find the body' scavenger hunt
- Self-Guided tour of movie locations (we'll have maps available online and in local businesses around town). Several locations will also be hosting added attractions, such as Hot Wheels races, a beer tasting and live '50s music at the Brownsville Saloon.
- Cruise-in on Spaulding Avenue. Spaulding Avenue was one of the main locations from the film. The parking spaces on this street will be reserved for vintage '50s vehicles only.
- 50s sock-hop before the film.
- Last but not least, there will be an official after-party following the movie at the Brownsville Saloon (Irby's Pool hall from the film) with live music sponsored by Dewar's White Label.
Here's the official rundown of events from the Brownsville coordinators themselves:
1:00 - STAND BY ME Celebration kicks into high gear with activities in and around town.
Cruise In: Stroll around vintage cars, including the Turquoise Studebaker and other cars that were in the movie.
Scavenger Hunt: The movie STAND BY ME centered around the hunt by four young boys for the body of a kid killed by a passing train. You can hunt for the “dead body” too by following clues.
Photo Opportunities at Scene Locations: Stand at the exact spot where scenes in the movie were filmed. Locations will be specially marked so you can line up your camera for a great souvenir shot.
Hot Wheel Races: Youngsters will enjoy racing Hot Wheels on a custom track. Bring your own or buy your Hot Wheels here.
Stand By Me Postal Cancellation Stamp booth: A special STAND BY ME cancellation stamp has been made to be used during our event. Bring your stamped mail to the Brownsville Post Office booth for cancellation with our stamp.
All-day showing of two videos about STAND BY ME: Watch a privately done video called “Following the tracks of STAND BY ME” created by Roger Fletcher of Holland. Also, our committee has made a video of interviews of locals who were in the movie or were here for the filming.
3:00 to 5:00 - Sock Hop: Just like high school in the good old days, a sock hop in the gym with classic rock n’ roll, teachers supervising how close you dance and the vice-principal on duty. Bring your baby and get ready to rock out!
6:00 - International Federation of Competitive Eaters Pie Eating Contest: The first ever sanctioned blueberry pie-eating contest with World Champion Eaters. Bring your camera.
7:00-ish - 50/50 Drawing (directly after the pie eating): The more raffle tickets we sell, the bigger Verns Penny Bag will get. Winner takes half.
8:30 - 40-foot screen is inflated: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Rolling Roadshow sets up its huge inflatable screen in Pioneer Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a comfy seat and enjoy the movie outdoors under the stars.
9:00 - Movie Begins: Get here early and stake out your spot. Cozy up and enjoy.
11:00 - Dewar’s after-party begins at the Brownsville Saloon: Adults over 21 can enjoy the party after the film in the Brownsville Saloon, site of the billiards scene in the movie.
Screening Address:
Pioneer Park
Brownsville, OR
Sponsors:
The City of Brownsville Much of the energy and enthusiasm (and the original idea!) for this event comes from the Brownsville Community Chamber of Commerce and the citizens of Brownsville.
Dewar's White Label The official after-party sock hop is sponsored by Dewar's.
Special thanks to Brownsville citizen Linda McCormick for all of her work in organizing this event.
Check out our limited edition silkscreened Roadshow Tour 2007 posters HERE!
Links:
International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE)
historicbrownsville.com
Stand by me wikipedia page
Stephen King's The Body Wikipedia Page
Brownsville, OR gets behind our massive STAND BY ME screening
Actor Wil Wheaton himself gets amped up on the STAND BY ME pie-eating competition!
STAND BY ME Rolling Roadshow event on KGW News 8
Albany Democrat Herald with more on STAND BY ME
The Willamette Week gets hungry for blueberry pie and STAND BY ME
Eugene's Register-Guard newspaper talks about a local STAND BY ME pie-eater
Portland Picks knows that nothin's gonna beat STAND BY ME
Traveloregon.com gets in on the STAND BY ME fever
The Corvallis Gazette-Times steels itself for STAND BY ME
IFOCE official site on the STAND BY ME blueberry pie eating contest!
Show Specials:
- VIP Stand By Me ticket: Admission to this show is free, but seating is limited. We are offering a small number of VIP seats to this event. VIPs will receive a limited edition hand-silkscreened Stand By Me event poster, a reserved prime-seating spot at the screening and an invitation to the after-party.
Purchase VIP Stand By Me ticket
Kid Policy: All Ages will be allowed at all screenings of this show.
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