Thanks to the good people at Aquasana, Austinites are being treated to the completely original (and completely free) “Austin Sound & Cinema” series on the lawn of the Long Center throughout this summer. Also known as “Music & Movies on the Lawn,” the six-part series features unique pairings of music and film as bands hit the stage at sunset to perform musical tributes to a given movie, then step aside once the sun goes down for a screening of the flick on Alamo Drafthouse’s enormous inflatable screen. The fourth installment of the series is set for Wednesday, August 14^th, featuring the promising pairing of Magnifico—the renowned Queen cover band—and “Flash Gordon,” the timeless ‘80’s classic film for which Queen wrote and performed the soundtrack.

Magnifico is somewhat of a local gem, as the Austin-based cover band has been turning heads at local venues like The Mohawk for years. Earlier this summer, the band played a similar tribute in downtown Austin for the movie “Highlander”—another film featuring the music of Queen—and they promise to follow up that performance with another rocking and nostalgia-soaked show at the Long Center.

The event is open for all ages, and well-behaved pets are welcome to come enjoy the lawn, too. Also, local food trucks will be on hand to provide guests with a variety of dining options, and the Long Center will be selling beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments. However, guests are more than welcome to bring their own (non-alcoholic) beverages and food if they would like. All visitors are also encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to get comfortable for the show!

As always, if you have a little too much fun at (or after) the show, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’re always around to help you out of a jam, and we pride ourselves on doing so in a professional and friendly fashion.