Join The Grand Cinema in celebrating 2016’s most critically acclaimed films at a live viewing party for the 89th Academy Awards at the Theatre on the Square February 26, 2017. The Film Awards Party <http://www.grandcinema.com/film-awards-party/> brings the style and glamour of the Oscars ceremony to downtown Tacoma with a red carpet walk, paparazzi, professional photos, audience forecast voting, a movie costume contest, silent auction, giveaways and more! Festive attire and movie costumes are encouraged. Doors open at 4:30 PM and Oscars coverage begins at 5:00 PM. ​See photos from last year's party here <https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheGrandTacoma/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156704185495226> . Tickets are available at The Grand’s box office and online <http://www.grandcinema.com/film-awards-party/>: - General Admission: $25 ($20 Members of The Grand) - VIP Tickets are now sold out. This party tends to sell out in advance, so don't wait long to purchase tickets if you hope to attend! *Although we will be watching the Oscars on the big screen, this event is not sponsored by or affiliated with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.* *Darcy Nelson* Director of Marketing and Communications The Grand Cinema 606 South Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 572-6062 xt. 112 | website <http://www.grandcinema.com> | Linked In <https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcynelson?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile> *Tacoma's nonprofit art-house cinema -- enriching lives and enhancing the cultural vitality of the Greater Tacoma community through the art of film. *