Published: July 30, 2008 09:56 pm      

Film Festival Outtakes: 07/31/2008

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Sold at the festival's Open Space Outdoor Cinema concessions on Tuesday: Green "Slimy Slush," in honor of "Ghost Busters." Although the film was cancelled because of weather, it's rescheduled for Sunday at dusk.

Not needed after all: The tent that shaded festival VIPs during Tuesday's opening ceremony. After two consecutive years of near-record high temperatures, opening day 2008 was 20 degrees cooler.

Decorating the front of Federico's Design Jewelers: A "Hollywood" sign look-alike with letters spelling out "Traverse City Film Festival" instead.

Staying at a certain Traverse City lodge with an indoor water park: Phil Donahue, wife Marlo Thomas and a host of family members.