Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre
Located on Gutenberg Street between Fourth and Fifth streets, the Clara Eitmann Messmer Amphitheatre is an open-air venue that hosts a variety of events.
The amphitheatre was built in 2006, thanks to a generous donation from Clara Messmer, a retired Hermann teacher and music lover.
The theatre features lawn seating only, so grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a show.
Movie Night Series
Enjoy a vintage drive-in movie setting under the stars. Gates open at 7:15 p.m; shows begin at dark. Admission is $2 per person. Concession stand and restroom facilities available. Lawn seating only—bring a blanket or lawn chair.
The Muppet Movie — Monday, August 2
Before the movie — old-time children's games by John Wilding, starting at 7:15
Voices of Jim Henson and Frank Oz
AFD; Directed by James Frawley
Rated G; 94 minutes; 1979
Jim Henson's internationally famous Muppets make their feature film debut in the charming, musical fable that follows Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear who set out for Hollywood to seek stardom. Along the way, they are joined by Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Ruff the dog, and the rest of the Muppets who help them on their journey to find fame and fortune in Hollywood.
Beethoven — Monday, August 9
Bring your dog to the movie (on a leash, please).
Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt
Universal Pictures; Directed by Brian Levant
Rated PG; 87 minutes; 1992
A typical suburban family’s orderly life is disrupted by the antics of an enormous but beguiling St. Bernard. The oversized poochleads the Newton family into a bizarre confrontation with an evil veterinarian.
High School Musical 2 — Monday, August 16
Sponsored by the Hermann Arts Council
Zac Effron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale
Walt Disney Pictures; Directed by Kenny Ortega
Rated G; 120 minutes; 2007
The Wildcats are back and this time they are making plans for college. Sharpay schemes to get Troys attention by getting him a job at a local country club where he can make contacts to get a scholarship. The group all comes together for the huge local talent show in this high energy musical.
Up — Monday, August 23
Animated Feature
Voices by: Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger
Walt Disney Studios/Pixar Animation;
Directed by Peter Docter and Bob Peterson
Rated PG; 96 minutes; 2009
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and now in his 78th year he launches his house into the sky via thousands of balloons. Right after liftoff he discovers he has a stowaway in the form of an over optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. This hilarious journey takes you into a lost world with the least likely duo on Earth.