The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, will show all of the Oscar-nominated short films for 2024 Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9. On Sunday, March 10, the theater will present the entire Academy Awards telecast live, including the red carpet activities. 

Since 2016, The Park Theatre has presented the Oscar nominees for short films in live action, animation or documentary. All will be screened on Friday, March 8, and then again (at different times) on March 9. Tickets are $10/$9 for each category. People can buy a triple pass for all three categories and save $5. For a schedule, go to theparktheatre.org/oscar-shorts.

The viewing party March 10 starts at 6 p.m., and is free, no tickets required. A $10 donation to The Park Theatre is suggested. Appetizers and champagne will be on sale in addition to the regular concession and bar fare. There will be an Oscar ballot contest to see who can accurately pick the most winners. Guests are also invited to walk the theater’s own red carpet and be interviewed live on ParkTV’s Facebook broadcast.

Bernie and Louise Watson will provide music in the Lounge Bar with their performance of classic standards and movie themes. Information is available online at theparktheatre.org or by calling 603-532-8888.