Hello! We wold like to advertise the following special arts events. Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions. Yours truly, Wade Neal [1] Opening Night Thursday, October 8 | 7:00 PM FILM: When I Live My Life Over Again at The Grand Cinema Tickets: $10 movie <https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5069?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D>, $15 movie & mixer <https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5070?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D> (includes food & nonalcoholic drinks) Kick off the Tacoma Film Festival with a screening of When I Live My Life Over Again at The Grand Cinema. Catch the buzz of TFF by attending the first movie of the festival. An added $5 gets you into the post-film mixer in The Grand’s lower lobby to enjoy food, beverages, and giveaways while hearing from some of this year’s filmmakers. Also featuring a sneak peek of other TFF films and festival giveaways. Beer and wine will be available at a no-host bar. Tickets: Movie only: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5069?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Movie & Mixer: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5070?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-opening-night/ Keywords: film; festival; tacoma; entertainment; bar; food; giveaways; cinema; movie; movies [2] West-Coast Premiere of Tumbledown Friday, October 9 | 7:00 PM at The Blue Mouse Theatre $10 movie After party at Europa Bistro Join us for the West Coast Premiere of Tumbledown (soundtrack by local artist Damien Jurado) at the historic Blue Mouse Theatre with hosted trivia and prize giveaways. Continue the festival fun by attending the after party at Europa Bistro for old-world style food, drinks, and good company. Receive 20% off your bill when you present your TFF ticket stub. All TFF pass holders will receive complimentary food and one alcoholic beverage. Space at Europa Bistro is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Tickets: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5071?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-west-coast-premiere-of-tumbledown/ [3] Toy Story with a Pixar Star Featuring Celebrity Guest John Ratzenberger Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 AM (doors at 9:30 AM) at The Blue Mouse Theatre $15 adults, $10 kids (12 and under) This family friendly film event features Pixar voice actor John Ratzenberger presented The Blue Mouse Theatre at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10. Watch Pixar’s beloved classic, Toy Story (1995) with a film introduction by John Ratzenberger, a hosted Q & A, and free mini donuts and milk for all. Tickets: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4946?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event page: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-toy-story-with-a-pixar-star/ [Option II] Endeared to the hearts of many, Toy Story (1995) was the world’s first computer animated feature film. Watch the renowned film on the big screen with your family and enjoy an introduction to the film by celebrity voice actor, John Ratzenberger – the voice of “Hamm the Piggy Bank” in Toy Story and many other characters in Pixar’s 15 animated movies to date. Bring questions for the hosted Q&A with Ratzenberger and enjoy free Legendary Doughnuts and Smith Brother’s Farms milk. [4] An Evening with John Ratzenberger Saturday, October 10 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM at Annie Wright School’s Great Hall $40 General Admission, $35 Grand Cinema Members Meet the multi-Emmy nominated actor known best for his role as “Cliff Clavin” in the sitcom Cheers and his voice acting in every Pixar Movie (Toy Story, Inside Out). Ratzenberger will share a brief speech followed by a Q&A session and opportunities for photographs and autographs in the intimate setting of Annie Wright School’s historic Great Hall. Tickets include one alcoholic beverage, hearty fare, and from Europa Bistro, the Proctor District’s family owned Italian trattoria. Tickets: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/4947?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-an-evening-with-john-ratzenberger/ [5] Party with 25 New Faces Saturday, October 10 | 8:00 PM Movie at The Grand Cinema, 10 PM After Party $10 Movie (includes entry to after party) Watch Killing Them Safely, created by two of this year’s honorees of Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film, screening at The Grand Cinema at 8:00 PM. Then join the after party a few blocks down the street at the Zodiac Supper Club where filmmakers, movie goers, and staff from The Grand will mingle at Tacoma’s newest grill-your-own food adventure featuring cocktails served by the punchbowl. No-host bar. Pass holders will receive one complimentary alcoholic drink. Tickets: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5073?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-party-with-25-new-faces/ [6] 25 New Faces Filmmaker Q&A Sunday, October 11 | 12:00 PM The Grand Cinema’s lower lobby (FREE) Join us in The Grand Cinema’s lower lobby to meet all attending filmmakers honored as this year’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine, the nation’s leading film periodical. This hosted panel discussion will allow cinephiles, filmmakers, and aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to ask emerging filmmakers anything and everything about current projects, best practices, and industry trends. This event is free but space is limited, so arrive early to reserve your seat. [no tickets necessary] event link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-25-new-faces-filmmaker-q-a/ [7] Closing Night Dinner & A Movie: Lamb Thursday, October 15 | 6:30 PM Food, 7:30 PM Film at The Grand Cinema $25 General Admission, $20 Grand Cinema Members Join us to celebrate the final night of the festival with eats and treats followed by a screening of the film Lamb. Food will be available at 6:30 PM, and Lamb will screen at 7:30 PM. Based on a novel by Bonnie Nadzam, Lamb portrays an unconventional relationship between two relatable characters. Starring Oona Laurence (Southpaw, Broadway’s Matilda). Tickets include hearty appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, and one complimentary alcoholic beverage. There will also be a no-host bar offering beer and wine. Tickets: https://ticketing.us.veezi.com/purchase/5072?siteToken=gkv9LBX3YE6jXoOgGOrMXQ%3D%3D Event Link: http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com/tacoma-film-festival-events/tff-closing-night-dinner-a-movie/ *Wade Neal* *Assistant Executive Director* 606 S. Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402 wade@grandcinema.com tele: 253.572.6062 website <http://www.grandcinema.com/> | facebook <https://www.facebook.com/TheGrandTacoma?ref=hl> | email <wade@grandcinema.com>