'Silent Movies on the Porch' in Oak Park offers an unusual way to spend a summer night

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Silent Movies on the Porch at Pleasant Home in Oak Park is a fun way to spend a summer night

Pleasant Home Executive Director Sara Brown talks about their "Silent Movies on the Porch" series, which has its last summer showing on August 25. They also plan a spooky movie showing around Halloween.

The last summer session of "Silent Movies on the Porch" at Pleasant Home in Oak Park is this Thursday, August 25.

Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue, is a restored, historic house with a wide porch that features a variety of activities over the course of the year.

"This is all about community," said Pleasant Home executive director Sara Brown. "It's a beautiful place to hold an event. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood. The sights and sounds roll out into the neighborhood."

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The Silent Film Society is a partner, and Jay Warren plays live accompaniment and offers background on the movies. 

Admission is $10 for adults and $20 for families. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance.

The movies scheduled for Thursday, August 25 are:

  • Water Wagons (1925)
  • Wandering Willies (1926)
  • All Night Long (1924)