This weekend: The Oscars and our Academy Awards screening & dinner party!

We're ramping into the final days before the Academy Awards and there's a very special event we'll be attending in conjunction.

The American Cinematheque is holding it's annual dinner party and screening of the entire ceremony on the big screen at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. One of the cool elements of this event is that it's occurring just two blocks from
the Kodak Theatre...so it'll almost feel like we're actually attending the Oscars!!

This is a 'members only' event and attendees are encouraged to dress in their best. I began to think about what we might wear and then it dawned on me; what about renting a tux?! So I contacted Men's Warehouse yesterday, will stop by for my fitting tonight and pick up my Oscar finery Friday night. This will certainly add to the atmosphere, excitement and full enjoyment I'm sure we'll be a part of! Plus, I've added a pair of spats as a nob to "The Artist" which I'm sure will walk away with Best Picture. Not to mention the fact that it's a favorite of ours.

I'd provide a link for you to check this out, but because it's a American Cinematheque 'members only' event there's nothing public to share. However, I can include text from the e-mail invitation. CAN'T WAIT!!!:

American Cinematheque Members-Only Awards Night Viewing & Dinner Party
This event is not affiliated in any way with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Doors open at 2 PM
3 PM – 5 PM dinner will be served
3 PM Red Carpet Arrivals will be projected onscreen
5 PM to 8 PM Award Show
Arrive by 4:30 PM to guarantee a dinner
Dessert will be served after 5 PM
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner from Pig N’ Whistle (see menu below)
Dinner Party Tickets $32

Only current Members and Active Volunteers of the American Cinematheque can purchase tickets to this event for themselves and one guest. Contributing lever Members and up may purchase 4 tickets total. There are a limited number of seats at this event. Tickets will be on sale until February 14 or while supply lasts. If you wish to purchase more that your allotted amount of tickets check back after February 14th or just have your friends join to be sure to make the deadline.
No passes or vouchers of any kind will be accepted. No tickets will be available at the door. Advance purchase only.
Tickets may be purchased on the American Cinematheque website
Use the DONATION button and enter $32.

MENU

Mini PIZZA squares….(CHEESE AND VEGGIE)
CHINESE SPRING ROLLS
TOSSED GARDEN SALAD. WITH YOUR CHOICE OF RANCH DRESSING OR BLUE CHEESE DRESSING…
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SAUTÉED IN A GARLIC AND BUTTER SAUCE..
PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH FRESH VEGGIES…
FRESH SAUTÉED SPINACH..
FRESH MASHED POTATOES…
Free popcorn and fountain drinks
+ Cake and cookies compliments of the Cinematheque
No host beer and wine bar (Drinks $5)

And yes, we'll be heading over to the Kodak Theatre this evening to do our annual 'walk the red carpet' before they close the entire entryway to the main staircase down. It just wouldn't be Oscar week without reaching down to touch where the stars will stroll in three days!