Movie in the Square

There is really nothing like summer evenings in New England. There is an aura of calmness mixed with a dash of promise, that no other season can touch. It's as if these nights could last forever. Unfortunately that is not the case, and as August dwindles away I am acutely aware that fall is just around the corner. While I love cozy sweaters and the apple scented chill in the air, I like to get the most of these warm evenings before they are gone. That's why when I heard about the dinner/movie series in the mill courtyard downtown I immediately got tickets, put on my floatiest maxi skirt, grabbed my man and headed to town. 

When we arrived I was pleasantly surprised with the layout. Everything looked positively inviting in the fading sunlight.

The backdrop of the mills was perfection. These mills are the backbone of our little town, and are slowly but surely being renovated into the architectural beauties that they were always meant to be. This specific building was just finished and is now about 170 luxury apartments. See that tower, that is an apartment and the top row of windows is actually the master bedroom. The hubs and I looked at these places during the construction process and it's suffice to say that this is seriously a dream living space.

Each night a different restaurant "hosts" the event, along with other local sponsors, and provides the food. Tonight it was Kelly's Row (an Irish pub) As we settled in we were given two menus. One for a buffet and one for burgers and sandwiches. The buffet menu looked pretty exciting.

But I had a one track mind and quickly ordered myself a burger topped with bacon and cheese. After ordering we relaxed, had a few cocktails, snacked on a yummy fruit and cheese plate, and waited for the sun to set and the movie to begin.

Finally as darkness encroached, the movie began. The flick was "Anchorman" which is exactly the type of movie I wanted to watch after a couple of glasses of wine on a warm Tuesday evening. Laughter could be heard throughout the square as the people of Dover came together over food and Ron Burgandy. As the movie got into gear, my burger arrived and life was complete.

I am already counting the days until the next movie night in the square. It was so wonderful to see the people of our little town come out to share this experience. It's things like this that make me simply adore where we live. I highly recommend this and am looking forward to next year's lineup. It's the perfect date, girls night out, or just a way to get to know people in the community. As we strolled home hand in hand in the warm darkness, I tried not to notice the slight chill in the air and instead inhaled the magic of the moment.

love and peace