Revelers celebrate at last year’s Oscar Party at the Orinda Theatre. This year’s party will be held on March 10.
And the winner is…
All Orinda cinephiles who love a good party.
Never fear if your invitation to the Vanity Fair party got lost in the mail. Walk the red carpet, have your photo taken at the step-and-repeat, sip champagne and nibble on savory treats while viewing the Academy Awards on the big screen at the Orinda Theatre.
Legendary film critic Jan Wahl and Orinda Theatre owner Derek Zemrak are hosting their annual event beginning at 3 p.m. March 10 in the 180-seat theater. While people watching at home endure commercial breaks, Zemrak and Wahl will entertain party attendees with their extensive knowledge of film history, trivia questions and commentary on everything from Best Picture picks to what the stars are wearing.
A $60 general admission ticket includes a glass of beer, wine or champagne and heavy appetizers. This year the theater is also offering $100 VIP tickets with premium reserved seating and unlimited libations served to those seats.
According to Zemrak, the food is sourced from local restaurants to support Orinda businesses.
Door prizes include movie tickets, wine baskets and gift certificates from Orinda establishments. Attendees will fill in sample ballots with their guesses of Oscar winners and the person who gets the most categories correct will win a full-year movie pass.
Tickets are available on the Orinda Theatre website, orindamovies.com or the new Orinda Theatre app. Go to the app, click on “upcoming” and select Oscar Party.
Zemrak is looking forward to the annual event.
“Come and enjoy a little bit of Hollywood in Orinda,” he said.
Don your finest attire and walk the red carpet at the Orinda Theatre’s Academy Awards party on March 10.