IT IS GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO SHINE
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photographer: George Whylie Videographer: Maxine NolanThe OSCAR® Awards is one of the biggest evenings in entertainment seen round the world. Events have been taking place leading up to the dazzling evening.
Just this month from February 2nd through the 14th, at The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City, “Oscar Docs, 1955-2002:American Stories:”, highlighted Oscar-winning and nominated short and feature-length documentary films that explored the history, culture and politics of the United States. It was a thrill to have filmmakers present to share their experiences.
What sets this event apart that takes place on Sunday, February 24, 2013, is the Oscar Experience that is shared not just in Hollywood, but in 45 cities across the United States.
On OSCAR® Sunday, February 24, 2013, charities in 45 cities bring that exciting Oscar experience to life as they invite fans to viewing parties in cities near you. The evening benefits the Academy’s grassroots outreach program allowing charities across the country to host official Oscar parties while raising money for local worthwhile causes. Last year, more than $3.1 million was raised in 49 cities. To put it in greater perspective, since the inception in 1994, Oscar Night® America has brought in more than $36.6 million. All of the funds have stayed in the community in which they have been raised.
Rather than watching the televised awards on the couch at home, fans can attend these parties and watch the 85th Annual Academy Awards on the big screen in Hollywood-style glamour including the rolling out of the Red Carpet for local celebrities which will be integrated into the celebration. “Predict-the-winners” contests give everyone a chance to participate.
There is so much more to the Academy than meets the eye. Academy CEO Dawn Hudson states, ” The Oscar Experience:Benefits is a natural extension of the philanthropic work the Academy does year-round. We are thrilled to share a part of the Oscar experience with movie fans nationwide while supporting charities across the country.”
The 2013 Oscar Experience: Benefits charities and cities are (alphabetical by city):
The New Mexico BioPark Society, Albuquerque, NM
The Center for Family Resources, Atlanta, GA
The Ellie Fund, Boston, MA
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY
Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville, VA
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
People Working Cooperatively, Cincinnati, OH
KidFilm Festival, Dallas, TX
Denver Film Society, Denver, CO
Southgate Community Players, Detroit, MI
AIDS Connecticut (ACT), Hartford, CT
Hawaii International Film Festival, Honolulu, HI
American Cancer Society, High Plains Division, Houston, TX
United Way of Central Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Variety of Eastern Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Variety Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Wolfe Street Foundation, Inc., Little Rock, AK
MEND Meet Each Need with Dignity, Los Angeles, CA
WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc., Louisville, KY
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, Memphis, TN
COA Youth & Family Centers, Milwaukee, WI
Aegis Foundation, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Belcourt Theatre, Nashville, TN
American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter, New Orleans, LA
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK
Alzheimer’s Association Midlands Chapter, Omaha, NE
Variety – The Children’s Charity of Florida, Inc., Orlando, FL
Palm Beach International Film Festival, Palm Beach, FL
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, PA
Pacific Region of the Arthritis Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
Community Theatre of Greensboro, Piedmont Triad area, NC
Rhode Island International Film Festival, Providence, RI
Central Virginia Film Institute, Richmond, VA
Utah AIDS Foundation, Salt Lake City, UT
Special Olympics Texas, San Antonio, TX
Community Campership Council, Inc., San Diego, CA
California Film Institute Education Program, San Francisco, CA
Starlight Children’s Foundation Northwest, Seattle, WA
Robinson Film Center, Shreveport, LA
Isabel’s House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO
Cinema St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, Tucson, AZ
DC Shorts, Washington, DC
Waterfront Film Festival, Western Michigan (Grand Rapids)
As you take part, guests will have the opportunity to receive an official commemorative poster and the official OSCAR® show program as well as other goodies.
We will be taking part in Oscar Night® America in Palm Beach to benefit the Palm Beach International Film Festival, a non-profit organization committed to supporting emerging filmmakers of today and tomorrow. Through the efforts of the festival, recognition is focused on new and original voices throughout the world and the excitement of film is channeled into Palm Beach County’s local schools. The Palm Beach International Film Festival takes place from April 4th through April 11, 2013.
The Academy Awards for Outstanding Film Achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® and televised live on ABC Television in over 225 countries worldwide.
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