Nightlight Cinema's Five-Year Anniversary Party

In the midst of celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Nightlight Cinema, an independent movie theater in Akron, has set a fundraising goal of $15,000 this summer. As a nonprofit cinema, ticket sales alone don't cover the cost of bringing in the "essential films" that the cinema shows. At 5 p.m. today, the Nightlight will host a special five-year anniversary party. Your ticket gets you champagne upon arrival plus two drink tickets for select beer, wine or soda served in the lounge and at the bar. From 5 to 6 p.m., there will be live music, and nearby restaurant Crave will provide the heavy hors d'oeuvres. There will be door prizes and a silent auction too. The theater will show two screenings of a select Nightlight Film Society film and unveil its Georges Méliès-inspired celestial photo booth. Then stick around for the after party, which will take place from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. Consult the theater's website for details and ticket prices. (Niesel)