Advance Tix Info For Playoffs, Superbowl, Oscars, Inauguration!

Dear New Parkway Lover:

I wanted to send out a special announcement about four upcoming events at the theater, going on sale tonight, three of which are sure to sell out:

•The 49ers playoff game on Sunday, starting at noon, doors at 11AM.  $10 gets you admission and a free drink.  Lots of good food available for purchase.  Advance tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/318857.

•Presidential Inauguration on Monday morning, 8:00-10:30AM.  Key festivities start at 9, but we'll be serving up breakfast and community when we open our doors at 8AM.  $15 gets you in the door and a lovely breakfast with a hot drink.  Advance tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/318861.

•Super Bowl Extravaganza on Sunday, February 3rd.  Game starts at 3:30 but we'll start the party at 2.  $10 gets you admission and a free drink.  Lots of good food available for purchase.  Advance tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319343.

•Academy Awards party on Sunday, February 24th, starting at 5PM and ending some time the next day.  $20 gets you the party with free finger food galore.  Drinks will be available for purchase and we'll have some special ones for the event.  Advance tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/319346.

Moses

The Parkway's Annual Oscar Bash

Beginning in 1999, The Parkway began broadcasting the Academy Awards on both big screens, throwing our own customized, eccentric and insanely popular annual Oscar Bash.  For the price of a single admission, we offered free passed finger foods, champagne, a goodie bag, and live entertainment during the commericals.  At first it was just me as "Will the Thrill" and my lovely assistant (and eventual bride) Monica, Tiki Goddess hosting the festivities, running up and down the stairs, trying to quickly give away trivia/contest prizes while barely stopping to catch a breath. It was quite a workout. And Monica always wore high heels...

Finally, and fortunately for all concerned, our talented in-house troupe Barely Legal Productions, who presented The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the theater every week, took over the downstairs auditorium during the Oscars with elaborate musical stage shows and themed skits performed during the commercial breaks, while I was upstairs doing my vintage smartass lounge lizard schtick to a far less boisterous crowd. Basically it was like going to a Vegas casino with Cirque du Soleil playing the big room and Louis Prima and Keely Smith swingin' in the lounge. Always nice to have options. Same show on the screen, anyway.

Parkway founders/owners Kyle & Catherine Fischer
greet the sold out house, 2005

The Oscar Bash was one of our popular events, with advance tickets selling out seemingly within minutes of going on sale, year in, year out. Patrons dressed up for the various contests, including Most Glamorous ,Best Celebrity Lookalike, and my personal favorite, Best Cleavage. A grand time was had by all. Except for me. I hate the Oscars. IMO, movies should never be reduced to sporting events. But then I also hate sports and The Parkway also hosted annual Superbowl Parties (which I skipped, but nobody missed me, I'm sure). 

I hosted the Oscar Bash for many years because the audience was having so much fun and I considered the gig an extension of my Thrillville  responsibilities. But don't worry. I won't be showing for the Oscar parties at The New Parkway with my grumpy attitude. I'll be at home, watching movies that would never be remotely considered for any kind of award - none anyone would would be proud of, anyway. But you folks will have a blast! Let me know how it goes...Cheers.