Lebowski Fest revolves around celebrating all things related to The Big Lebowski, the Coen brothers cult classic. I love this movie. And one of my best friends loves this movie, too, so we both went to the Fest.
The Fest includes a screening of the movie and bowling. We just went to the movie screening, and we had a blast! Because it was outside and seating was on the ground (we had no idea), we had to find an alternative. My friend is unable to sit on the ground, so we got to go to the VIP section and sit in folding chairs.
We saw people dressed as characters from the film – The Dude, Walter, Jesus, Maude, The Stranger. We even saw someone dressed as the rug, the rug that "really ties the room together" and sets off the entire plot of the film.
The head Achievers, who created Lebowski Fest, came out to welcome us to the event and to introduce the band.
A performance from the White Ghost Shivers followed.
The crowd, about 300 or so, enjoyed the band and then got ready for the main event.
But first! a video message from The Dude himself, Jeff Bridges, welcomed us to the event. We all screamed in excitement.
Then the movie started. People quoted along with all the best lines (including lots and lots of cursing) and danced along with characters on screen.
Despite the cold, despite the folding chairs, despite the late hour, everyone in the crowd wouldn't have changed a thing about the night. We had so much fun. I cannot wait to go to another Lebowski Fest, maybe even the big one in Louisville.
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