We all need some time away from everyday worries. You might be looking for something a little different to do this July weekend. Why not try seeing a movie at an outdoor movie theater? Everyone loves a good drive-in movie to take the cares of this world away, if only for a couple hours.

After we posted the previous article about Sub Rosa’s attempts to obtain licensing for their guerrilla cinema, we did some more research to find out if there had been any developments on the matter. We are pleased to report that Sub Rosa Guerrilla Drive-In is now officially licensed and completely legal. They will continue to screen outdoor movies in various locations around the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, reclaiming public space and enjoying great cinema. The following report is drawn from Sub Rosa’s official website, which should be referred to for more information about the much-loved al fresco cinema

The men who introduced the Sub Rosa Guerrilla Drive-in concept to the Garrison City last Friday night have decided to seek out licenses to show outdoor movies and are asking those interested to donate to their cause.

The Aurora Historical Society has no record of the former Skylark drive-in theater in its files or in old city directories. Searches of archives of the Tribune and suburban newspapers turn up little.

Selectmen have approved a series of outdoor movie nights to take place at Fish Park. The movies are done drive-in style and are being put on by the Athol Foursquare Church. The movies under the stars have been a popular event with church members and non-members alike.

Outdoor movies and drive-ins, both traditional and guerrilla, are on the rise. The first drive-in movie theater was opened on June 6, 1933, by salesman Richard M. Hollingshead in Camden, N.J.

Santa Cruz Guerrilla Drive-In is an outdoor movie theater under the stars that springs up unexpectedly in the fields and industrial wastelands. Beyond showing great free outdoor films year-round and bringing a broad community together, part of our mission is reclaiming public space and transforming our urban environment into a joyful playground.

nteresting story on something I saw in its early stages in North Carolina some years back — the “guerrilla drive-in.” In NC, it was classic car clubs that were reviving the practice, showing outdoor movies on a temp screen (or convenient wall) for assembled 1950s and 60s car nuts.

The same home theater projector that can turn a living room into an at-home cineplex can also turn your backyard into a drive-in. And screening outdoor movies is made simple with all-in-one projectors such as the Epson Movie-Mate series and the Optoma DV11. These projectors have built-in DVD players and speakers, so the only connection needed to set up an instant backyard cinema is an electrical extension cord.

Fun doesn’t have to be far from home this summer. Transforming your backyard to create a space for camping, star-gazing or “drive-in” outdoor movie nights is often easy and inexpensive -and it’s literally a few steps away.