Going to the movies might look different, after all of this chaos. Let’s hope it still involves sitting in a darkened theater — screaming, crying and laughing with strangers at the big screen. (It will probably just be with much fewer audience members, all a few seats apart.) In any case, watching a movie on your couch doesn’t quite offer the same experience. [Read more…] about Sie FilmCenter Offers Movie Snack Pack Every Friday & Saturday
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When Will Movie Theaters Reopen? Sneak Previews?
If you’ve followed Mile High On The Cheap for any amount of time, you know we love the movies! And, with every movie theater closing, many film fanatics (including us!) miss the darkened theater, the smell of fresh popcorn in the air and watching the latest flick on the big screen. There’s nothing like laughing, screaming and crying with fellow movie-goers. It’s definitely a communal experience. With summer blockbusters on the horizon, cinephiles everywhere are wondering, “When will movie theaters reopen and how?” [Read more…] about When Will Movie Theaters Reopen? Sneak Previews?
UPDATED! Virtual Events Calendar: Concerts, Theater, Ballet, Cooking Classes & More
It’s no secret staying at home is necessary right now, so many theater performances, concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Mile High on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We’ve put up “cancelled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren’t marked as cancelled most likely have been cancelled. That live events calendar will be ready to go when we get past this. [Read more…] about UPDATED! Virtual Events Calendar: Concerts, Theater, Ballet, Cooking Classes & More
Sling TV – View Nightly Primetime TV For Free
SLING TV is introducing a new kind of happy hour with “Happy Hour Across America,” offering FREE primetime TV every night to help the nation unwind. If you are new to SLING TV, you can register to watch free TV every evening from 5 p.m. to midnight. Happy Hour Across America opens the SLING Blue service to new SLING customers, offering more than 50 live channels, free cloud DVR and over 50,000 on-demand titles, and allows simultaneous viewing on three screens. [Read more…] about Sling TV – View Nightly Primetime TV For Free
New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
Add Disney to the list of major entertainment companies launching website to entertain the kiddos while stuck at home. Disney Magic Moments will be home to some of the best Disney content, stories and resources for kids, families and fans to fill their time. Enjoy Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic with stories, videos, and activities. And it’s all FREE. [Read more…] about New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
HBO Makes 500+ Hours Of Shows Available For Free To Viewers
HBO has announced it will make 500 hours of programming free to stream over HBO NOW and HBO GO without a subscription, starting Friday, April 3. Audiences can stream award-winning shows from the HBO vault including The Sopranos, The Wire, Veep and Barry. Movies include Arthur, The LEGO Movie 2, Crazy, Stupid, Love and docuseries including McMillion$ and Jane Fonda in Five Acts. [Read more…] about HBO Makes 500+ Hours Of Shows Available For Free To Viewers
Back By Popular Request! Steve Hartman Offers Interactive ‘Kindness 101’ Class
The people have spoken. Due to overwhelming demand, this is back. One of my favorite TV segments is CBS’ Steve Hartman’s “On The Road” series. Typically broadcast every Friday, correspondent Hartman travels across the country to bring us stories of friendship, hope, love and genuine acts of kindness in communities small and large. Now he wants to help families with kids who would rather be in school than stuck with their new teacher “Miss Mom” or “Mr. Dad”. [Read more…] about Back By Popular Request! Steve Hartman Offers Interactive ‘Kindness 101’ Class
Attention Wizards Everywhere! Harry Potter & Hogwarts Can Come Into Your Home
A big Gryffindor cheer for J.K. Rowling who along with a number of notable companies has launched Harry Potter At Home to help children, parents, carers and teachers add a touch of magic to our new daily lives. For more than 20 years, Hogwarts has been an escape for all — for readers and fans, young and old. Now everyone is welcomed back to Hogwarts, where you will find a friendly retreat for you, your family and those you are caring for. [Read more…] about Attention Wizards Everywhere! Harry Potter & Hogwarts Can Come Into Your Home
Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free
We’ve found some info on how to stream some of the paid movie and TV platforms for free. These aren’t hacks. Instead, some of the popular TV networks and digital movie platforms are offering month-long free trials. So you can sign-up, binge-watch and then cancel before any monies are due, though the service hopes you’ll love them so much, you’ll continue your subscription. Here are some options. [Read more…] about Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free
Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming
Austin City Limits has offered viewers a front-row seat to the best in performance for an incredible four-and-a-half decades from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas. Now Austin City Limits (ACL) is opening its archives as a gift to music fans during the current live music moratorium. The long-running television series is making fan-favorite episodes from the recently broadcast Season 45 available for streaming, in addition to the entire slate of programs from the previous two seasons of the acclaimed concert showcase. [Read more…] about Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming
Sie FilmCenter’s Open For Business…Online — Just $12
For more than 40 years, Denver Film has focused on building a rich community through the art of film. During this temporary closure of its home at the Sie FilmCenter, the organization has partnered with distributors to bring you the theatrical releases set to open at the theater, right to your home. Even better, part of the proceeds benefit Denver Film. [Read more…] about Sie FilmCenter’s Open For Business…Online — Just $12
Throw a Netflix Party With Friends & Family
First, we must remind you — you should not be having any parties or gatherings of any kind, right now. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t hang out with friends and enjoy the latest must-watch movie, show or series on Netflix. And there’s lots from which to choose. Thanks to technology, you can all still watch the same show at the same time — just online. [Read more…] about Throw a Netflix Party With Friends & Family
Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free
So the Colorado Rockies won’t be taking to the fields any time soon — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. Baseball was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series. [Read more…] about Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free
AARP Offers Free Online Games & Quizzes — Open To All
Are you a little bored? Everyone loves playing games, no matter their age. Even though the organization is intended for those 50 or older, AARP offers lots of online games for all to enjoy, including Mahjongg, solitaire, word and arcade games. Even within each category, there are multiple versions of each game. There are lots of options to bust the boredom blues, without spending a dime. [Read more…] about AARP Offers Free Online Games & Quizzes — Open To All
9 Theatres Where You Can See Professional Shows On The Cheap
Story by Priscilla Blossom. Plays, musicals, or one-acts — there’s nothing quite like seeing a live production. But how does one go about doing this while sticking to a budget? After all, a night at the theatre can often prove to be pricier than simply going to the movies. Luckily, we have a wide variety of performance spaces from which to choose in Denver. [Read more…] about 9 Theatres Where You Can See Professional Shows On The Cheap
