The fifth season of Movies in the Park will begin on Saturday, August 1, with the free showing of ‘Men In Black’ on the Field of Dreams at the Palisades Recreation Center. This perfect summer romp (rated PG-13) from 1997 stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as top-secret agents ‘Men in Black’ (MiB) who monitor and police alien activity on Earth. Barry Sonnenfeld directed this science fiction, comedy action film. Movies in the Park-Pacific Palisades, Inc., in association with the Palisadian-Post & Post Printing, presents old-fashioned family fun every Saturday in August. Additional films are ‘Kung Fu Panda,’ sponsored by Caf’ Vida (August 8); ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ sponsored by Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association (August 15); ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,’ sponsored by American Legion Post 283 (August 22); and ‘Cars,’ sponsored by Castellammare Mesa Homeowners (August 29). The Chamber of Commerce is still looking for a sponsor for ‘Men In Black.’ Major sponsors this year include the Pacific Palisades Junior Women’s Club and the Galier Family. Additional organizations and individuals lending support are Botham Plumbing, Lee Calvert, Ron Dean, Art Detman, Knolls Pharmacy, Frederick Lee Family, Pacific Palisades Veterinary Hospital, Dan Urbach/ Prudential California Realty and the Chamber of Commerce. The venue opens for picnics at 6 p.m., and Boy Scouts from Troop 23 will sell candy and soda. PopStar popcorn will be available and park employees will provide free hot dogs. Due to liability issues, pets are not allowed, and there is no smoking, no alcohol and no stick chairs. The movies start around 8 p.m. A limited number of cozy Movies in the Park logo red fleece blankets will be on sale for $35. Bel-Air/ADT Patrol and teen volunteers from the Santa Monica Police Volunteer Activity League will provide security. Contact: the Chamber office at (310) 459-7963.
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