May The Fourth Be With You! Join Us For A Special Black Light Painting!
Written and directed by George Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ premiered in 1977 and became an almost instant cult classic. Even today, almost 40 years later, Star Wars remains one of the most financially successful films of all time. The franchise it began remains the most successful one of all time, earning over 2.5 billion dollars since the release of the first film. However, the money it’s earned over the years is hardly the most impressive aspect of Star Wars. As famous film critic Roger Ebert put it: “Like The Birth of a Nation and Citizen Kane, Star Wars was a technical watershed that influenced many of the movies that came after.”
Star Wars was a real game-changer, beginning a new era of special effect-packed motion pictures bursting with excitement, adventure and imagination that appealed enormously to younger audiences as well as older ones. Many of today’s most acclaimed film directors, such as Peter Jackson, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan and James Cameron, cite Star Wars as a great influence on their careers, and there’s no denying that EVERYONE knows what this movie series is, whether they’ve seen it or not.
“May the Fourth be with you” was first used by Margaret Thatcher’s political party to congratulate her on her election on May 4th, 1979, and the saying quickly caught on. However, the first celebration of May 4th took place much later, at the Toronto Underground Cinema in 2001. This first official Star Wars Day’s festivities included a costume contest and a movie marathon. Fans’ favorite parodies of the franchise were also enjoyed, as were some of the most popular mash-ups and remixes. Since then, Star Wars Day has gained popularity and is celebrated by Star Wars Fans worldwide."
In celebration of this day, we’re offering a special black light painting for you to come in and create! We’re turning off the lights and painting under the glow of the black lights as we create this outer space themed artwork that is perfection for this special holiday! Grab your friends and family to come in and paint and drink with you as you spend time together, making some masterpieces!
Saturday, May 4
‘Extraterrestrial'
Go beyond your imagination and paint this piece in the dark (it glows in the black light!). It’s easy to customize and so much fun to make in fluorescent colors, under the black lights! Add in a quote or anything else from the movies that would make it extra-special to you!
Wear some white or neon clothing to glow along with your painting!
Sign up for this class: https://www..../event/325817
(*) In addition to this special class, we do have several other classes, taking place on May 4, including another really colorful, drippy modern art piece, AND a date night painting! Check them out on our “full calendar” link at the bottom of the page!
Other ways to spend this day:
1) Get out your stormtrooper costume and cosplay with your friends!
If you look at what’s going on in your area, you’ll be surprised how many theaters, bars, and other places are into celebrating this holiday, big time! Make good use of the day and spend it with friends, dressed in your favorite themed outfits! It’s like a Halloween in May!
2) Watch the movies with an adult beverage (or a non-alcoholic one)
*Try one of these cocktail recipes:
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*A mocktail the kids will love:
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3) Be charitable
UNICEF and Lucasfilm/Disney have joined forces with a wearable power band that allows fans, young and old, to get moving and help children in need around the world. And if you happen to be in Sydney, Australia, you can support Scott Loxley, a man who has been walking the country in a sandtrooper costume to raise money for charity. Participants can "walk a mile" in his boots by hopping on a treadmill.
4) Stay at home and throw your own party
Here are a few ideas:
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