This Friday: Summer of Skate, Atlanta Style

        August 29, 2018

This Friday: Summer of Skate, Atlanta Style

**Summer Film Screenings!**

*ATL* this Friday, August 31st

*Get Rollin'* PLUS an exclusive look at *United Skates* on September 14th

**Miss Subways Returns!**

Could YOU win this years' Transit Tiara??

**August 31st**

*ATL* with [FilmIndie Cinema](http://www.filmindiecinema.com) 

This **Friday, August 31st,**  come Flix & Chill with us and [FilmIndie Cinema](http://www.filmindiecinema.com/) in the museum's garden. We'll be taking it down to the A with a screening of the classic 2006 coming-of-age film, [ATL](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHi9GK7fvkE). Come early for a chance to check out the Reliquary's [#EmpireSkate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dUJJ66To0g) exhibit and to vibe with FilmIndie's legendary pre-movie playlist.  

**Doors are at 7.** **Films are screened at 8pm.**

[RSVP Here](https://www.facebook.com/events/1903718843019034/)

**September 14th**
*An exclusive look at**** *

**United Skates **

*with a Feature Presentation of:*

**Get Rollin'**

We're excited to partner with [FilmIndie Cinema](http://www.filmindiecinema.com/) and [Sweet Ninja Films ](http://sweetninjafilms.com/)to bring you an exclusive look at the award-winning documentary, [UNITED SKATES](https://www.unitedskatesfilm.com/), on Friday, September 14th.

Join us for a sneak peek of the festival-favorite before its theatrical release this fall, followed by a chat with co-director Tina Brown and star, Reggie Brown. You'll be hearing a lot about this film soon so you don't want to miss this! Stick around after the event to check out the museum's [Empire Skate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dUJJ66To0g) exhibit and a screening of the cult roller doc, [GET ROLLIN](https://vimeo.com/225923002).

Known as the "World's Only Roller Boogie Documentary", this film by Terrance Mitchell features legendary Empire skaters "Pat the Cat" Richardson, Vincent "Venzerelli" Smith, and Inez Daniels.

**Doors are at 7. Films are screened at 8pm. 
The museum will remain open until 10 pm. **

This screening is **free** with [regular museum entry](http://www.cityreliquary.org/admission/). Drinks from our generous sponsors at [Brooklyn Brewery](http://brooklynbrewery.com/) will be available by donation. 

*Summer of Skate* films highlight documentaries and feature film related to rollerskating culture. They also provide late-night access to the City Reliquary's special exhibit, Empire Skate: The Birthplace of Roller Disco. 

**Calling All MTA Ambassadors!**

**On Thursday, September 27 at 7 PM**, the 2018 Miss Subways Pageant returns at [Littlefield](https://www.littlefieldnyc.com/directions/). With a wink and a nod to the[ Miss Subways pageants held in NYC between 1941 and 1976](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Subways), this event is a call to arms for advocates and lovers of the NYC underground. 
**Weâ€™re still looking for contestants who believe they should be the ambassador for the subway in its time of crisis. **

**TO ENTER**: Send the following to to [miss-subways@cityreliquary.org](mailto:miss-subways@cityreliquary.org):
**1)** a short essay telling us why you want to be Miss Subways 2018, what your favorite subway line is, and why it inspires/enrages/enchants you
**2)** a detailed description of your proposed performance. Show your love for our subterranean system through song, dance, poetry, or any other talent: Rubikâ€™s cube solving, hula hooping, speed knitting, playing the sousaphoneâ€¦surprise us!
**3)** a photo and/or short video (>3 minutes)

**The deadline to enter is September 7th at 11:59 PM. We will notify all finalists by** **September 14th. **

**More interested in watching than competing for the transit tiara? **

[Tickets Available Now!](https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1745772)

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