Italian Night at the Movies film series raises funds for youth scholarships

The Sons and Daughters of Italy Key West Lodge #2436 has teamed up with the Tropic Cinema to present a series of “Italian Night at the Movies” events to support their 2025 scholarship fund for area High School seniors of Italian descent. Occurring once a month through June, next up in the series is “Roman Holiday,” on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

“Roman Holiday” was first released in 1953 and stars screen legends Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night in Rome. When a sedative from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is discovered by an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get an exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Doors open at 5:30, movie starts at 6:15 pm, and the evening includes taste of homemade Tiramisu for ticket holders. The evening will also include a chance drawing for Italian Murano glass pieces and two admission tickets for admission an upcoming Italian film in the series.
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Sponsored by Key West Vespa and Keys Auto Center, tickets to the English language film are $20 per person and are available online at TropicCinema.com or day-of at the Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St.