Celebrities will walk the red carpet at Oscar Night® Las Vegas
The excitement and glamor of Hollywood are coming to The City of Entertainment with dozens of celebrities scheduled to walk the red carpet at Oscar Night® America Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., in the Brenden Theaters at the Palms Casino Resort.
This will be the only Oscar® viewing party in Las Vegas that is officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Among the celebrities scheduled to arrive by limousine at the West Entrance of the Palms Casino Resort are: NASCAR racing driver Taylor "The Bomber" Barton; Chet Buchanan, host of "The Morning Zoo" on KLUC-FM; Kevin Burke, star of "Defending The Caveman;" master magician Lance Burton; Jennifer Cloer, co-star of "Peepshow;" Travis Cloer, the "Frankie Valli" star of "Jersey Boys;" Anthony Crivello, Tony Award winner and star of "Phantom of the Opera;" comedian Geechy Guy, star of "The Dirty Joke Show;" Mayor and Mrs. Oscar Goodman; UFC fighter Frank Mir; Alain NU, star of the TLC Network TV specials "The Mysterious World of Alain Nu;" comedian-magician Murray Sawchuck; Russian fashion designer Tatyana, CEO of Betty Paige Clothing; Dao Vu, co-host of "The Morning Blend" on KTNV-TV; rap recording artist Mo Wiley and The World Famous Ink Spots, to name just a few.
Autographs and photo opportunities with the celebrities will be available to event ticket holders.
In addition to the local red carpet festivities, Oscar Night® America Las Vegas will feature theater viewing of the live telecast of Hollywood red carpet arrivals and the 83rd Academy Awards®, plus an official after-party at The Playboy Club in the Palms Casino Resort.
Tickets for Oscar Night® America Las Vegas are available online at www.ONALV.org or by calling 702-383-8466.
Ticket options include:
* General Admission Ticket @ $50 includes viewing of celebrity red carpet arrivals; a voucher for $30 in theater food & beverage concessions; no-host bar; the official Oscar Night® America Las Vegas Souvenir Program; professional photo opportunity; theater viewing of the ABC telecast; and free admission to the official after-party in the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort.
* Red Carpet Walk Ticket @ $97.50 includes limousine service from designated on-site area to Red Carpet Entrance (Arrive like a star!); Red Carpet Walk; a voucher for $50 in theater food & beverage concessions; no-host bar; the official Oscar Night® America Las Vegas Souvenir Program; professional photo opportunity; theater viewing of the Oscars® telecast; and free admission to the official after-party in the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort.
* VIP Ticket @ $500 includes limousine service from designated on-site area to Red Carpet Entrance (Arrive like a star!); Red Carpet Walk; Professional Photo Opportunity; The official Oscar Night® America Las Vegas Souvenir Program, plus the official 83rd Academy Awards® Program (Same as the stars receive!); Admission to the Celebrity VIP Reception in the luxurious Brendan Celebrity Suite with hosted bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres; Private balcony theater viewing of the ABC telecast; and free VIP admission to the official after-party in the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort.
Proceeds from Las Vegas Oscar Night® will benefit Variety, The Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for local children with special needs.
This is the 18th year that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has cooperated with local charities to support official Oscar Night® viewing parties throughout the country. More than $3 million was raised last year in 51 cities. All money raised stays in the local communities.
Variety of Southern Nevada has donated more than $7 million worth of goods, services and money to children’s programs affiliated with 36 local agencies. Variety provides charitable support to the Kids on the Go! Mobility Program, Sunshine Coach Transportation Program, Kids in Need Temporary Assistance Program, Learning for Kids Experiential Tools Program and Kids at Play Therapeutic Recreational Program
