Two Dayton theaters offer free Oscar parties

Daytonians love the movies and will celebrate it this weekend at two free, public Oscar parties.

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PARTY AT THE NEON

The Neon movie theater, 130 E. 5th St. in downtown Dayton just outside of the Oregon District, will start seating for its annual free viewing party beginning at 7 p.m.

The art house’s party includes a ballot contest and other games.

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Prizes for our Oscar Party are rolling in! Many thanks to Square One Salon and Spa for their generous gift and to ThinkTV Network for their technical assistance! The party is this Sunday...and it's FREE!

Posted by The NEON on Thursday, February 23, 2017

PARTY AT THE PLAZA 

FilmDayton, the Greater Dayton regional film commission, will have its watch party at the Plaza Theatre, 33. S. Main St. in downtown Miamisburg.

The doors open at 6 p.m. for the free event.

The theater’s concession stand will be open and will sell Oscar Bingo Cards for and a raffle to support the works of FilmDayton.

Reserve seating is requested.  Click here. 

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FilmDayton’s online Oscar Prediction contest is now open.

A $20 donation is requested for each ballot. The person who selects the most correct answer will win a 24 inch Samsung Smart Flat screen TV,  compatible Blu Ray player and Oscar winning movies, according to a FilmDayton newsletter. The contest closes at the start of the Academy Award Ceremony.

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