Scheduled to take a nostalgic dive into the 70s high school romance of "Grease", local moviegoers will have to curb their enthusiasm for just another week. The City of Burnsville announced today that due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Flicks on the Bricks event at Nicollet Commons Park has been pushed to the upcoming Friday, August 30th. According to a post on the city's official Facebook page, the beloved film "Grease" was set to screen this evening in a communal outdoor setting.
The same announcement notified that the park's visioning engagement opportunity, a planned effort to garner community feedback for future park development, is also getting the calendar shuffle treatment to next Friday, this hiccup aimed at bettering the local green spaces, bringing public insight into the actual shaping of communal areas, appears to have hit a snag along with the movie event, both gatherings are keen to reel in residents for a blend of entertainment and civic involvement. Not much in the way of details was offered on what led to the schedule change, leaving Flicks on the Bricks enthusiasts and civic-minded folks in a bit of a lurch.
For those marking their calendars, next Friday's rescheduled event promises to offer the same blend of nostalgia and neighborhood camaraderie, complete with the slicked-back hair and poodle skirts, albeit a week later than expected. The city relayed its apologies for the inconvenience through its Facebook post, extending an olive branch of anticipation for what's to come: "We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next Friday!”
As summer outdoor events wind down, it's a bummer when mother nature or other unforeseen speed bumps throw a wrench into well-laid plans, however, the hiccup doesn't seem to have dampened the spirits of the town's event planners or potential attendees, comments on the Facebook post displayed a mix of mild disappointment and understanding, showing resilience in the face of a good ol' plan B situation. With the rescheduled Flicks on the Bricks now set, park-goers and those keen on turning their city's green spots into dream spots will get their chance at a do-over, and no doubt, they'll be hopelessly devoted to the cause.
