Rialto Cinemas Cerrito will broadcast the Academy Awards gala. What better way to root for your favorite star than in the historic Cerrito Theater?

The event will be Sunday, March 7. Doors open at 4 – and you are encouraged to dress to the nines or come in costume.

The Rialto promises contests, prizes, a red carpet – and of course, paparazzi. Your host will be Mary Jane Lawless – and the audience itself will be part of the show.

And remember – the theater now sells both beer and wine to go with its many dining options.

Seating is general admission, with tickets costing $20. Visit the box office or buy them online at www.rialtocinemas.com.

See you at the movies!

Movie fans who enjoy relaxing with a tall, cool one while enjoying a film and some grub are in luck. The Cerrito Theater is back in the beer business!

Rialto Cinemas Cerrito was delayed in its efforts to serve beer and wine at the theater because a neighbor objected, holding up receipt of the license.

But the license has finally come through. Pilsner Urquell, Drake’s Hefweizen, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and more, are now available on tap – not to mention Ace Perry Cider.

But I prefer wine, you say. What’s in it for me?

Some good stuff, the theater promises, as their savvy tasters prepare a wine list for debut soon. And don’t forget the food – pizza, sandwiches, salads and more.

See you at the movies!

Members of the Friends of the Cerrito Theater’s steering committee toast the approval of Rialto Cinema Cerrito’s beer and wine license. From left, Dave Weinstein, Michael DeWitt, Thad Smith, Linda Moss, Anne Lehman, & Diane Brenner

“Nation,” a rip-roaring fantasy by Mark Ravenhill, is sure to set off sparks when it plays “live” – via broadcast – at our favorite movie house February 15 and 16.

The play, based on a novel by the highly regarded writer Terry Pratchett, is a whirlwind of shipwrecks, storms, giant pigs and more. It is aimed at families and children over age 10.

“There are some stunning underwater sequences,” the Telegraph wrote, “and more importantly a script by the usually abrasive Ravenhill that captures Pratchett’s noble mixture of humour and human sympathy.”

Monday, February 15th & Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, visit www.rialtocinemas.com.

And don’t forget:

The Cerrito is presenting its Bringing Up Baby shows – designed for parents with infants – on a regular basis! It’s a great, hassle-free way to spend a night out! Visit www.rialtocinemas.com for a schedule and more details.