Unfortunately, if you’re reading this, the Academy either forgot to mail your invitation to the Oscars or it got lost in the mail, thanks a lot USPS.
Not to worry, Chicago has a few Oscar parties worth attending. Whether you’re in the mood to hang with the film crowd, haute fashion crowd or the philanthropic set, you should be able find something to suit your viewing needs of the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Now let’s hope Neil Patrick Harris knocks it out of the park once again with hosting duties, someone drops the F-bomb, a non winner makes a disgruntled face and Jlaw tries not to fall this time.
EVENT: Red Carpet Party hosted by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Illinois Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Red Carpet
ABOUT: Multiple screens will broadcast all of the red carpet and awards action. Partygoers will bid on upscale items in a silent auction (to benefit JDRF), while enjoying an appetizer buffet and sipping on themed cocktails.
LOCATION: Municipal Bar + Dinning Company
WHEN: Sunday February 22
TIME: 6 p.m. until the last envelope is opened.
ADMISSION/COST: $60.00
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EVENT: Hollywood on State: A Red Carpet Celebration
ABOUT: Join Siskel Film Center for glamour, gourmet food and libations, and watch the Academy Awards on the Big Screen! For the second year in a row, the Gene Siskel Film Center is proud to recognize four Chicago filmmakers. The filmmakers are Bob Hercules, Frank Ross, Daniel Nearing and Seth McClellan.
LOCATION: 164 N State Street Chicago IL
WHEN: Sunday February 22
TIME: Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
ADMISSION/COST: $100 General Admission | $200 VIP
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EVENT: Get Glam for Heartland Health Outreach’s Fifth Annual Oscars Viewing Party
ABOUT: Get ready for your close-up and dress to impress with Heartland Health Outreach at its fifth annual Oscars Viewing Party in support of Vital Bridges program. Hosted Heartland Health Outreach (HHO) Junior Networking Committee
LOCATION: John Barleycorn | 149 W. Kinzie Chicago
WHEN: Sunday, February 22
TIME: 6:30pm-11:00pm
ADMISSION/COST: Advance Tickets are $50 |At the door $60
EVENT TYPE/DRESS CODE: Dress to impress
MORE INFORMATION: Website
EVENT: HAUTE OSCARS
ABOUT: Public Hotels Oscar viewing party in Pump room
LOCATION: 1301 N. State Parkway Chicago
WHEN: February 22, 2015
ADMISSION/COST: Tickets: $55 per person for 5-Course Tasting Menu
EVENT TYPE/DRESS CODE: Le Smoking
MORE INFORMATION: Website
EVENT: Center on Halsted’s On the Red Carpet party
ABOUT: Center on Halsted’s On the Red Carpet party welcomes donors, patrons and supporters to enjoy the Academy Awards presentation in a fun and festive atmosphere that includes cocktail service, reserved seating, buffet dinner, silent auction and a raffle drawing.
LOCATION: Municipal Bar + Dinning Company
WHEN: Sunday February 22
TIME: 6:00 p.m.: Doors open for our Red Carpet Arrival,
ADMISSION/COST: Paparazzi Ticket: $40| Spotlight Ticket: $75| Celebrity Ticket: $125
EVENT TYPE/DRESS CODE: Dress up
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