Celebrate the nautical thriller’s 50th anniversary on the lakefront
NEW ORLEANS — Friday, Oct. 24 Pontchartrain Conservancy is excited to offer community members the opportunity to attend a free showing of JAWS at the New Canal Lighthouse located at 8001 Lakeshore Dr. in New Orleans as part of New Orleans Recreation Development Commission’s (NORD) fall Movie in the Park series. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk.
“We are excited to welcome community members out to the lighthouse to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the nautical thriller JAWS,” said Kristi Trail, executive director of Pontchartrain Conservancy. “With the lake as a backdrop, this is sure to make for an unforgettable experience.”
Community members are invited to come out to the Lighthouse to enjoy the movie and learn more about the importance of Lake Pontchartrain to our area. In addition to educational resources, Pontchartrain Conservancy will be offering snack and beverage options for sale, including beer.
Admission is free but limited to the first 250 attendees. For more information about the event, please visit https://scienceforourcoast.org.
About Pontchartrain Conservancy: Pontchartrain Conservancy is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. Our mission is to drive environmental sustainability and stewardship through scientific research, education and advocacy. Pontchartrain Conservancy consists of a board of directors representing Lake Pontchartrain Basin parishes and regulatory agencies. For more information or to get involved, visit www.scienceforourcoast.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @PontchartrainConservancy and Twitter at @OurBasin.