Winery movie nights back with a bang

The popular cinema run at Cape Mentelle will return this year despite the challenge of WA’s closed borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Kicking off later this month, the movie menu would run from Fridays-Tuesdays, winery chief executive Penny Dickeson said. “Cape Mentelle’s outdoor cinema has been an iconic summer event of the region for more than 10 years,” she said. “This year, we would like to invite you to re-experience the movies. Our amazing team revitalised the program to five nights per week. There are theme nights (including) Music Mondays and Travel Tuesdays, live music nights, and a brand new food truck by Little Hand Dumplings.” Events co-ordinator Laura Daille said the movies would return at full capacity despite the disruptions of COVID-19. “Although the WA borders are closed, the support Western Australians are showing the regional areas is overwhelming and we are pleased to plan on being available at full capacity for this season — subject to any change regarding COVID-19 restrictions,” Ms Daille said, adding the Monday and Tuesday nights were aimed at holidaymakers. “We decided to screen movies on Monday and Tuesday nights as holiday makers are looking for something to do on those nights during summer.” Along with the themed nights, the movies will host a fundraiser for Nature Conservation Margaret River on January 21. The winery has also partnered with the Smiths Beach Resort and Go In Style taxi transfers for a VIP experience. Movies at Cape Mentelle start on December 17 and run until February 1.