FILM

Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership present Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration, Saturday, July 10, 8PM. POSTPONED to Saturday, July 17th. Location: Park at Tony Marron Park at 808 North York, Screening will be across the street.

Aurora Picture Show partners with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, the Houston area Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations, and the Rolling Roadshow for this rare film screening, complete with outdoor 35mm film projection and picnic extravaganza. Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration flashes back to an open-air affair in College Station, Texas, in1974. This extremely rare documentary, available only on 35mm and never commercially released, was shot over the course of three summer days and nights at Willie Nelson’s 2nd annual 4th of July bash.

Drunken performers, crazy antics and heartbreakingly good music meld to create an incandescent record of a moment in American musical history—a moment that everyone knew was simply too good to last. Artists like Waylon Jennings, Wolfman Jack, Leon Russell, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many more musicians appear as part of this Willie Nelson concert film.

Bring picnics or a few bucks for food from H-Town StrEATS, Banquet Depot and Lonestar Novelty Ice Cream. Lawn chairs or picnic blankets also recommended.

Special thanks to Saint Arnold Brewery and 29-95.com. Film print courtesy of American Genre Film Archives.

Some reminders about this screening event:

* We recommend purchasing tickets in advance for swift entry. Bring your printed email receipt and do not get stuck in the line.
* Arrive early for best parking and seating. Also, please carpool as parking is limited.
* If needed, we are working on a rain location. This will be communicated via email to all on our newsletter list on Friday. Our Facebook page is also a great place for all the latest updates.
* Food trucks will have food available for sale and adults can bring an ID for yummy Saint Arnold samples.
* There is some mature content.

Photo Credit: detail of a Still from 4th of July Celebration.