The Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights is hosting a free showing of Steven Spielberg's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Saturday evening. A flier for the event says to "bring your family, friends, blankets and chairs for a fun filled evening under the stars with Indiana Jones." Proceeds from beverage sales will benefit the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.
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One woman whose son is buried at the cemetery wrote on Facebook that she was "praying for rain" and "beyond disgusted" by the event.
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In a statement the cemetery said its intent for hosting this type of event was to serve as a gathering place and foster a sense of community among Arlington Heights residents. The cemetery also said that similar events at other cemeteries throughout the Chicago area have received a very positive response.
The movie will be shown in a field where there are no graves or grave markers present, according to the statement.