VERY SILLY EVENTS FOR A VERY WORTHY CAUSE!
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On Friday July 18th-Sunday July 20th we're having our Annual Monty Python Madness Charity Festival here in Grapevine. This year, proceeds benefit The Joey Wilkins Foundation -- a local charity that helps the victims of catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Yes, historic Grapevine will become officially looney (for one weekend only).
Download the Individual Silly Walk sign up form here.
Dowload the Corporate Sponsorship form here.
Schedule of Events:
(all events at the British Emporium unless otherwise noted – with donation for participation )
FRIDAY, JULY 18
All day Monty Python’s Flying Circus Screening – Vote For Your Favorite Sketch!
8:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Show (Palace Theatre)
Bill Fountain directs a sidesplitting revue recreating the best sketches from the beloved TV series. Produced by Sheela Kadam & Alexandra Evans. Tickets available from The Palace Arts Center.
All day Complimentary Tea (and biscuits!) served in-store
SATURDAY, JULY 19
9:00 AM One-half-mile Ministry Of Silly Walks Sponsored Walk up Main Street. Led by the Minster of Silly Walks, registered participants will compete for prizes. Begins at the Cotton Belt Depot (705 S. Main, Grapevine) with Spam Sandwiches for breakfast, and ends at the British Emporium.
All day Have your photo taken with a Viking or a Lumberjack ($5)
11:30 AM Live performance of “The Cheese Shop” Sketch
Noon-2 PM Argument Clinic ($5 per argument)
2:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Matinee at Palace Theatre
2:30 PM Live performance of “Dead Parrot “Sketch
4:30 PM Python Costume Contest Judging and Sing-a-long Sendoff
8:00 PM Monty Python Madness Live Tribute Show (Palace Theatre)
Midnight “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” special Midnight screening with added live entertainment (Palace Theatre)
SUNDAY, JULY 20
All day Very Silly Sale! 10% discount on all items for all Lumberjacks (or ordinary citizens dressed as Monty Python characters)
12:30 PM Mr. Gumby’s Flower Arranging Demonstration
All Day Fish Slapping Dance Party
3:00 PM Spam Recipe Contest Judging