Update: After tallying up all of the entries, removing two non-entry comments, and plugging the total into Random.org, congratulations to entry #9 – Mindy R!
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Date Night at the ZOOvies may be sold out, but I have 2 tickets you can win
When I told Scott that we’d be seeing The Great Outdoors at this year’s Date Night at the ZOOvies, he freaked out and started spouting off a bunch of quotes.
I’ve never seen the movie, but when Scott’s face lit up at the mere mention of the movie and he told me it starred one of my favorite comic actors John Candy, I realized I had something to look forward to.
Between the John Hughes script about a camping trip gone comically awry and hijinks from Dan Akroyd and Candy, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has yet again put together the perfect late-summer outing (and birthday-eve for me!).
The pretzel and candy bars are a great touch to Date Night at the ZOOvies
On Friday, August 22, pack up your picnic blanket and lawn chairs and head to the Zoo’s Savanna Theater for an evening of The Great Outdoors … in the great outdoors!
The movie starts at 8:30pm, with hot pretzels, popcorn, a candy bar, beer, wine, and soda served during the movie, but if you get there early, you can also enjoy light apps and drinks starting at 7pm. The African Savanna and Australian Adventure will be open to tour, as well.
You can read my recap of last year’s ZOOvies for more info, but if you’ve been to Twilight at the Zoo or previous ZOOvies, you know the Cleveland Zoological Society throws a wicked party.
Just a few of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s party animals
I’m still recuperating from the fun we had at last Friday’s Twilight. After last year’s rainstorm, this was my first time actually experiencing all of Twilight at the Zoo.
The food line in the VIP party was definitely worth the wait – delicious oysters, ceviche, filet, and short rib sliders from Mitchell’s Fish Market, Fleming’s, AMP 150, and Carrabbas’s. While Scott tried his first sip of moonshine, we listened to The Madison Crawl and relaxed under the trees.
After meeting up with Jen and Matthew, we made our way down the hill to the Zoo’s main entrance with the goal of seeing as many bands as possible.
Even a short rain shower couldn’t stop Scott
Scott showed his proud Jersey boy roots by rocking out to Bon Jovi tribute band Wanted. We filled up on delicious Reuben Bites as Shady Drive laid down some classic rock. And we cooled down with Joe Bell and the Swing Lizards around Monkey Island.
My favorite band, though, was Craic. Every time we stopped by their stage, the crowd was having a blast, and I will never turn down an opportunity to dance to Celtic rock.
I can’t wait for August 22 for more summer fun at the Zoo. Although Date Night at the ZOOvies is sold out, I have 2 tickets to give away for you and a friend. You won’t see Groot, but Scott told me to prepare for more talking raccoons. I hope you can join me!
There are 5 Easy Ways to Enter the Giveaway
**You must leave a separate comment on this post for each entry**
1) Leave a comment with your favorite thing to see or do at the Zoo.
2) Follow @CleveZooSociety and @ADHicken on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know you did both.
3) If you’re a fan of the Cleveland Zoological Society and Clue Into Cleveland on Facebook, leave a comment on this blog post letting me know. If you’re not yet a fan, you can become one here and here.
4) Tweet the following and leave one comment letting me know you tweeted:
I want to see The Great Outdoors in the great outdoors. Enter @ADHicken’s giveaway for @CleveZooSociety #ZOOvies tix http://wp.me/p2Ukr0-2wD
You can tweet once per day for additional entries. Just leave a separate comment each time you tweet.
5) Subscribe to Clue Into Cleveland via a feed tracker like Bloglovin’ or Feedly and leave one comment letting me know you did. This can also include signing up to receive email notifications in the top-right “Subscribe” section of this page.
You have until Friday, July 15 at 11:59PM to enter. On Saturday, July 16, Random.org will select a winner and I’ll announce the winner’s name on my blog. Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry – good luck!
Love to see the flamingos actually and that’s us me an my sisters in line at the candy bar!!
Wham bam thank you, ma’am, my quisneots are answered!
Follow both on twitter as well!!
Fan of both on Facebook as well
I tweeted today!!
Bit bummed they had to change the movie but miss seeing #johncandy on the big screen
Fav is Monkey island for sure!
I subscribe
Follow both on Twitter
Like both on FB
Tweeted
Tweeted today!! Good morning everyone
I love to explore the Primate Building and I enjoy watching the elephants!
I follow both on twitter! @jessicanjzee
I like both on Facebook!
I tweeted!
I subscribe on bloglovin!
Just tweeted good afternoon everyone
What is date for entering it says July ? Is it just suppose to be august I take it?
Tweeted this fine Monday morning
Elephants!
subscribed via email
like both on FB
follow both on Twitter
I love everything at the zoo! Liked on FB.
Tweeted
Just tweeted good afternoon!!
favorite thing? take the kids to see the animals!
tweeted! http://twitter.com/MikeT11405598/status/499983200605978624
follow both on twitter
follow both on facebook as well!
I have this excellent blog on my tiny tiny rss
Seeing the big cats is my favorite.
My favorite is the sea lions and seal exhibit.
Watch the seals!
Fan of both
We love the Kangaroos!
Unfortunately I am not on Twitter – but i have ‘liked’ both the Zoo and ‘Clue into Cleveland’ on Facebook!
I love the wolves
I’m a fan of cleveland zoo society and clue into cleveland!!
Tweeted good luck everyone
Yea! Thank you!