Arts & Entertainment

Red Carpet Ready: The Strand Theater Holding Oscar Party

Attendees are asked to wear their best outfits as Sunday's Academy Awards are broadcast live from the theater's 25-foot screen.

You don’t need to be Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie to walk the red carpet in the Cranberry area—just some fancy clothes.

To celebrate Hollywood’s glitziest night of the year, The Strand Theater in Zelienople is holding an Oscar party at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 24

The theater is broadcasting the show live on its 25-foot screen in digital HD, which includes 45 speakers and surround sound.

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Attendees also will have a chance to walk the red carpet dressed in their formal wear while local “paparazzi” snap their photos. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Hair, Best Jewelry, Best Accessories and even Most Outrageous.

There also will be a Chinese Auction and a cash bar as well as complimentary appetizers and desserts provided by local restaurants and merchants, including Herbe's Z-Town Cafe, Jackson Fish Market, Burgh'ers, Monte Cello's, Goodfello's, The Enchanted Olive, Log Cabin Inn and the catering department of The Passavant Retirement Community.

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The cost is $20 per ticket. Order tickets online by clicking here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/921053 or calling 724-742-0400.

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Strand Theater Initiative.

Are you planning to watch the Academy Awards? What's your pick for best picture? Or best actress? Or best actor? Tell us in the comment section below!

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