See 'An American in Paris' at Cutting

Palatine Park District will show "An American in Paris" on the big screen Monday, Sept. 7, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine.

Tickets are $3 per person and concessions will be sold, including popcorn, candy and beverages. Show times are 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the theater by calling the box office at (847) 202-5222 or online at www.cuttinghall.org. An online convenience fee is charged per ticket.

"An American in Paris" tells the story of Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly), an American ex-GI who stays in postwar Paris to become a painter. He falls for the charms of Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron). However, his paintings come to the attention of Milo Roberts, a rich American heiress, who is interested in more than Jerry's art.

Directed by Vincent Minelli, with music by the Gershwins, audiences will enjoy many classic musical numbers including "I Got Rhythm," "'S Wonderful," "Our Love is Here to Stay," and more. The highlight of the film is the 16-minute ballet featuring Kelly and Caron set to Gershwin's "An American in Paris."

For information about Classics at Cutting, contact Michael Noens, Cultural Arts coordinator, at (847) 496-6237 or mnoens@palatineparks.org.

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