We had over 300 people enjoy the screening of Casablanca last night at Republic Square. We thought we’d share a few photos taken about 45 minutes prior to the screening which started a little after 8:30 pm.
Our thanks to our screening sponsor – the Downtown Austin Alliance as well as our supporting partners the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
It’s a free double-feature Wednesday at Republic Square this week.
At noon on Wednesday, YogaYoga will host the second of our weekly Yoga classes from noon to 1 pm. Come on out and bring a yoga mat. No experience is necessary. Last week, we had 96 people attend, but there’s room for hundreds more!
At dusk, we’ll kick our Spring movies series with original SpyKids. Shot in locations around Austin (pick out the spot on Lake Travis where their house is shown!) it’s fun for all ages. Click out the trailer:
http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi282722585/
Further, we’ll bring out our Imagination Playground for kids young and old to enjoy prior to the movie. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening with us.
And coming on Wed, April 27th, the classic film Casablanca!
Our Movies series is brought to you thanks to sponsorships and support from:
Free movies start at dusk. Bring your kids, dogs (on leash), picnics, and blankets. Food vendors will be on site, as well as public restrooms. No glass or styrofoam is permitted.
Transportation Information: Parking is available on the street, with 3 ADA (accessibl) space near the three of the four corners of the park. Please consider walking, biking (bike racks available on Guadalupe and W 4th St sides of the park) or using public transportation – Cap Metro buses 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 17 and 22 all stop within 3 blocks of the park.
Republic Square Movies in the Parks events are co-sponsored by the by City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. They are produced thanks to funding in part by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. Additional sponsors include Amplify Credit Union and the Downtown Austin Alliance.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special assistance for participation in our programs or use of our facilities, please call 974-6700.
Don’t Forget that the Austin Parks Foundation is sponsoring two holiday classic movies at a free showing this Thursday, 12/16 at 7 pm. Rudolph and the Grinch will light up our 40 by 20 foot screen and Crepe Crazy and Good As It Gets Kettle Corn will be selling yummy treats. The weather is looking good too, but dress warmly!
Republic Square is located at 5th, Gaudalupe, 4th and San Antonio Sts in downtown Austin. Street parking is available and garage parking for a fee is also available.
Yup, thanks to our partners at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept, the Austin Parks Foundation is pleased to present the orginal versions of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Grinch who stole Christmas. Awesome classic animated tales. Free to all – 7 pm, Thursday, December 16th at Republic Square Park in downtown Austin.
The story of a rebel and his bike. Join us at Republic Square, Wed, 9/29 at dusk for Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, sponsored by Mellow Johnny’s . Ride your bike to and from the movie and enjoy free bike valet parking, thanks to Mellow Johnny’s.
Our tremendous thanks to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Downtown Austin Alliance, and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept for their support!
Back to 1984 with the Last Starfighter – join us for a free movie in the park thanks to Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Mellow Johnny’s (offering free bike parking!) the Downtown Austin Alliance and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept. Movies begin at dusk and are presented by the Austin Parks Foundation
As we announced yesterday, due to huge amount of rain and the really soggy conditions of Republic Square, we’ve had to cancel the showing the Wizard. Sadly, we are unable to find a substitute date to show it, so the next Movie at Republic Square is the Last Starfighter on Wednesday, September 15th at dusk.
The Movie at Republic Square for Wed, 9/7, the Wizard, has been postponed. The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is determining the best course of action. We’ll keep you posted.
Thanks to the 500 plus people who enjoy a pleasant night for Raiders and the return of movies to Republic Square. Thanks to the Downtown Austin Alliance for sponsoring the first movie, to Mellow Johnny’s for Bike Valet Services, The Alamo Drafthouse for their great work and to the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Dept for their continued support and assistance.
We apologize for issues with the print (sound and picture) during a few portion of the movie – but it was a good evening and we hope you’ll join us Wednesday September 8th for the Wizard, presented by Fantastic Fest and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
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