Join the Twin Cities Oscar Night® America Party to Benefit the Minnesota AIDS Project
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to Minneapolis on Oscar Night. Twin Cities residents can experience the thrills and surprises of the 81st Academy Awards® on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Minnesota’s own Oscar Night America party.
The Minnesota AIDS Project Oscar Night Minnesota event is one of 52 official parties sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that will be held across the country on Oscar Night. The Oscar Night Minnesota celebration will be held at Chambers Hotel beginning at 6 p.m. for a red carpet arrival. Tickets are now on sale at www.mnaidsproject.org/oscar, or by calling 612-373-2411.
Guests may feel like stars themselves as they walk the red carpet upon arrival, enjoy admission to the ART Room, Burnet Gallery, Ice Bar, and Rooftop Lounge. These four elegant rooms, each with a unique ambiance, add to the experience of the evening as guests enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres prepared by the world renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The party will have jumbo screens to view the 81st Annual Academy Awards on KSTP, the local affiliate of the ABC Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.
“Oscar Night America parties give communities across the country the opportunity to both share in the excitement of Oscar Night and support worthy causes,” said Academy Executive Director Bruce Davis. “And it’s terrific that a worldwide television event can benefit so many charities on a local level.”
“Oscar Night generates excitement all over the world,” said David Knapp, special events manager for the Minnesota AIDS Project. “With the Academy’s help, our guests will feel like they are on the A-list while watching the winners from this year’s outstanding films. We have joined with DIVA Minnesota (two charities, one cause!) to put together a gala fund-raiser that promises to exceed your wildest expectations. Closed-circuit cameras will broadcast the action in our four private party rooms so that you don’t miss a moment wherever you are. We even have Lavender Magazine’s Wanda Wisdom as our emcee, providing her unique musings live from the Rock Star Suite. You will want to dress to impress as the glitterati of the Twin Cities will be in attendance. It’s without a doubt an experience not to be missed.”
The Minnesota AIDS Project works statewide to prevent the spread of HIV in Minnesota and reduce the challenge of living with HIV through programs, partnerships, and initiatives to engage every member of our community to take responsibility and care about HIV. For more information and to find out how you can help please visit www.mnaidsproject.org
DIVA MN is a nonprofit 501 (C) 3 grant-making organization composed of individuals who work in creative industries and are committed to raising money to impact HIV/AIDS in Minnesota. Since 1986, DIVA MN has granted more than $3 million throughout Minnesota for innovative programs to prevent HIV/AIDS and treat those living with the disease.
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