The Lake Theatre

That's where Mr. E and I were headed last night to take part in their fun and festive 75th anniversary celebration--they're showing movies from that opening year of 1936, like Modern Times, After the Thin Man and Tarzan Escapes. Last night's selection? My Man Godfrey, the classic screwball comedy starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. Two problems: I wound up working yesterday (instead of taking the day off as planned), so we were delayed in getting to Oak Park until I could get out of work for the day; and we didn't buy our tickets in advance.

Thus, we were substantially disappointed to find that the show had sold out. (Who expects a 75-year-old movie to sell out?)

Oh well. The series runs through the end of the year on the second Monday of each month. and Modern Times is the selection for July. Try, try again.