Just letting you know about Austin Parks Foundation's Movies in the
Park with a true canine theme on Sat, May 10th.  Best of all it's
free.  We're looking for some great contestants for our silly pet
tricks contests as part of our pre-show entertainment, so if your
pooch knows a trick or two, come on out to Republic Square on Sat
evening, May 10th!  Please spread the word!

-- Charlie McCabe, Austin Parks Foundation

Dog friendly Movies in the Park!

Best in Show plus doggie pre-show entertainment marks the return of
Movies in the Park to Republic Square on Saturday, May 10th.

Contact: Charlie McCabe, Austin Parks Foundation, 512.477.1566 or
cmcc...@austinparks.org

Movies in the Park returns to Republic Square on Saturday, May 10*
with a screening of “Best in Show” a humorous look at the world of dog
shows, directed by Christopher Guest.  Thanks to the generous support
of Lofty Dog ,2nd Street District, AMLI on 2nd, and AMLI Downtown
we’re pleased to screen this movie free of charge at downtown’s
Republic Square, located at 5th, Guadalupe, 4th and San Antonio Sts.

But that’s not all!  The movie will begin at dusk (about 9 pm) and
from 7-9 pm, we’ll have a lot of fun entertainment for you and your
canine friends at Republic Square.  Included in the pre-show antics
are:

-       A dog agility course demonstration

-       A mini dog training class

-       Silly Pet Tricks contests (with the audience voting who’s the
best!)

-       Information and samples from Emancipet, Lofty Dog, 2nd Street
District, ALMI’s downtown city apartments, Eagle Pack Holistic Select,
the Austin Parks Foundation and the City of Austin Scoop the Poop
program.

So, grab your blanket, your dog on a leash and your family and friends
and join us when Republic Square and Movies in the Park truly go to
the dogs!

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Movies in the Park with “Best in Show” on May 10th is sponsored by
Lofty Dog, 2nd Street District AMLI on 2nd, and AMLI Downtown.  Thanks
to the Alamo Drafthouse, The Austin Parks and Recreation Dept, The
Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin Outhouse for their great support.

*-Rain-date for the movie is Wednesday, May 14th.