NextThreeDays: Event Display

Movies on the Lawn: Puss in Boots
Venue: Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Monday, July 16, 2012
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Event Types: Food, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
Note: Due to the weather, the Movie on the Lawn and the Wheels on the Wagons BT bus unveiling had to be postponed until Monday, July 16th.

The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Log Cabin BBQ present Movies on the Lawn: Puss in Boots

A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends. Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis.

Admission and popcorn are FREE! Food sales begin at 7 pm.

As an addition to the evening festivities, the Town of Blacksburg will present the winners of the 2012 Wheels and Wagons children’s drawing contest on Draper Road in front of the Black House. Seventy-eight contestants in four age groups completed drawings at the event held at First and Main on May 5. All 78 entries were transferred to the sides of a Blacksburg Transit bus with the winning artwork of each age group placed on the rear of the bus. Town officials will unveil the four winning entries on the bus at 7:45 pm. Artists are encouraged to get their picture taken next to their artwork.

Movies begin at dark. Bring a blanket or chair and purchase some delicious Log Cabin BBQ for the perfect picnic before the movie.

In the event of rain, each movie will be rescheduled to the next day (Saturday) at the same time.

Sponsored by The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Log Cabin BBQ, Town of Blacksburg, Downtown Blacksburg, Inc., The Lyric Theatre, The Blacksburg Partnership, National Bank, Real Life Dental Care, Christian Insurance Agency, Plott & French Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo and Starshine Events.

For more information, visit: http://www.blacksburg.gov/Index.aspx?page=321&recordid=47844