'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs'

'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' in Newseum's Forecast

WASHINGTON — On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., the Newseum hosts a special screening of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs."

The 3-D movie, inspired by the beloved children's book of the same title, focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.

The screening will be held in the state-of-the-art Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater. The largest of the Newseum's 15 theaters, the Annenberg Theater features a 60-foot-wide screen.

After the movie, enjoy a savory buffet of traditional marinara, sweet and sour and Swedish meatballs in the Food Section Cafe on the Concourse level. Many other treats also are available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Doors open at 9 a.m. Seating is on a space-available basis and is free with paid Newseum admission. Plan your visit and buy your ticket now.