Watch the Academy Awards in Style at Tivoli Theatre

Looking for a fun way to watch the Academy Awards this year? Cheer on your favorite nominees Feb. 26 at the Tivoli Theatre.

The St. Louis Film Critics Association and Landmark Theaters are co-hosting the Oscar Night Party Sunday at the Tivoli.

Theatre manager Alan McClain told University City Patch that there’s no admission charged, but a canned food donation is requested. The canned food will be donated to Operation Food Search.

“We encourage people to dress formally, but it’s by no means required,” he said. “It’s just fun.”

McClain added that the doors open when the broadcast starts at 6 p.m., and that the show will play through to the end, commercials and all.

“Last year, it was sparsely attended by about 50 or 60 people, and it was a really laid back atmosphere,” McClain said. “It’s good fun if you are into this sort of thing or if you’re tired of the same four walls and want to see it somewhere new.”

Concessions will be available for purchase, but McClain said the theatre doesn’t serve alcohol on Sundays.

Those who participate will receive 2012 Academy Awards nomination ballots, courtesy of Tivoli’s management team, and the St. Louis Film Critics will award prizes for contests, including trivia questions before the show and during commercial breaks, according to a press release.

Can’t get enough of the Oscars? You can also see the Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Live Action and Oscar Nominated Films: Animated, both currently playing at the theater. Each showing offers the opportunity to see all five Academy Award nominees in its individual category.

For more information about the Oscar Night Party, contact the Tivoli Theatre at 314-995-6270 or visit the theatre’s website.