MacDill Happenings

The weekend movies playing at MacDill AFB movie theater are recently released movies.  On Friday at 7pm is Rambo, rated R for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images, language.  Slyvester Stallone returns as John Rambo has retreated to a simple life in a rural Thai village near the Burmese border, capturing snakes for local entertainers, and transporting roamers in his old PT boat. Following repeated pleas, Rambo helps ferry a group of Christian aid workers into war-torn Burma, where the local Karen villagers are regularly tortured and massacred by Major Tint’s sadistic soldiers. The humanitarian mission is going well, until the village is attacked and the missionaries are kidnapped, and Rambo is once again asked to transport – but this time a group of mercenaries, assembled by the missionaries’ minister on a deadly rescue mission. This time he doesn’t stay behind.   This movie is 93 minutes long.  On Saturday at 3pm Cloverfield is playing.  It is rated rated PG-13 for violence, terror, disturbing images and is 99 min long.  Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.  At 7pm on Saturday, watch Meet the Spartans.  It is rated PG-13 for crude/sexual content, language, comic violence and is 88 min long.  From the creators of Scary Movie and Date Movie comes this tongue-in-cheek parody of the sword-and-sandal epics.  Admission is $3.25 for all ages.  A medium popcorn and soft drink on costs $4.

One of the great things about MacDill AFB is the recreational activities that are available to the military community.  The MacDill AFB MWR and AAFES has provided great support to the military community.  No matter how far away you live from MacDill, it can be worth the drive to use the facilities offered on the base.  From the Fitness Center to the MacDill Lanes bowling alley to the marina where you can rent boats to the golf course to the movie theater, there is something available for everyone.  This Friday at 7pm at the MacDill AFB theater First Sunday is playing.  First Sunday is about  a pair of criminals who take a group of church parishioners hostage while attempting to rob the holy house, only to find their captives slowly convincing them to repent and give up their lawless lifestyles. Rated PG-13 (language, sexual humor, drug references) and 89  min long it stars Ice Cube.  Before the movie you can grab some dinner at Seascapes Beach Club.  Playing on Saturday at 7pm is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street . This is about a grisly revenge by Benjamin Barker, a man unjustly imprisoned by a lecherous judge. Barker returns as barber Sweeney Todd and exacts revenge. Rated R (graphic bloody violence) and 117 min long it stars Johnny Depp.  The price is $3.25 for all ages.  This price can make the drive worthwhile when compared to prices of movies theaters in Tampa.  Plus, a medium popcorn and drink is only $4!

On Friday 22 Feb at 7pm, The Great Debaters starring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker will be playing.  The film, based on a true story, revolves around the efforts of debate coach Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington) at historically black Wiley College to place his team on equal footing with whites in the American south during the 1930s. The Wiley team eventually succeeds to the point at which they are able to take part in a debate with Harvard University.  On Sat 23 Feb at 3pm and again at 7pm, The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales will be playing.  It is a great funny family movie rated G.  Admission is only $3.25. Don’t forget a medium soft drink and popcorn only costs $4!

Playing this Friday at the MacDill AFB theater at 7pm is The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.  It is a great movie for kids and is rated PG.  On Saturday at 7pm is One Missed Call.  This movie is rated R.   Remember it only cost $3.25 per person to watch a movie, more than 50% off the cost of movie out in town.  Of course, you can get a meduim popcorn and soft drink for $4! 

The SS American Victory, a World War II Victory class merchant marine ship, is anchored at Channelside next to the Florida Aquarium.   The Victory class of merchant marine ship with structural and  araments upgrades replaced well known Liberty merchant marine class during 1944.  The SS American Victory served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  The ship is a working maritme museum and is currently undergoing restoration by volunteers. The ship is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.  Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children with discounts for veterans, active duty military and seniors.  Children under 3 are free.

Watch the movies at the MacDill AFB Theater this Friday and Saturday. On Friday at 7pm is Charlie Wilson’s War starring Tom Hanks. On Saturday at 3pm is Alvin and the Chipmunks, a great movie for kids of all ages. At 7pm on Saturday is the action movie Alien Vs. Predator. Ticket cost is $3.25 for all ages. A meduim popcorn and drink is only $4!

If you want to avoid the Gasprilla crowds in Tampa this weekend, come check out the movies playing at the MacDill AFB Theater this weekend.  On Friday at 7pm is the Will Smith action movie, I am Legend.  On Saturday at 7pm is the Nicole Kidman move, Golden Compass.  Admission is only $3.25 per person.  A medium popcorn and drink is only $4.  There are usually plenty of seats available.

Join the Crafter’s Corner Club at MacDill AFB for $20.  As a member, you get free coffee and snacks while working on your crafts, a personalized coffee mug kept on site for your convenience, one free class of your choice anytime during the year, free usage of Crafter’s Corners area and tools, and free materials as it is available, including mats, metals and glass.  It costs non-members $2 an hour to use Crafter’s Corner so you really save a lot by joining the club!  Call 828-4413 for more info.

Every Tuesday morning at 10:30am at the MacDill AFB Library bring your children for an enjoyable Pre-school Story Time! The Library is open M-Th from 9am-8pm, Fri from 9am-5pm and Sat from 10am-5pm.

While at the Library, visit the Power Blendz Coffee Bar with a large variety of regular and flavored coffees, espresso, lattes, mocha’s, smoothies and assorted pastries. The Power Blendz Coffee Bar is open the same hours as the Library.

See Santa this Sunday from 1pm to 3pm at the Hydro Harvest Farms in Ruskin.  It is a little over a half-hourdrive from MacDill AFB.  It’s a great trip that will be fun for the whole family.  Not only can you see Santa, but you can pick out a Christmas tree and either pick your own vegetables or get fresh picked vegetables. 

Hours are Mon-Sat from 10am-6pm and Sun from 10:30am-4pm.