Oscar Night shines spotlight on creativity, fun and thrift shop glamour

Vashon Film Society rolls out the red carpet for its eighteenth annual Oscar Night at the Vashon Theatre on Sunday, February 22.

The all-ages scholarship gala’s festivities start at 4 pm when a vintage limo pulls up to the red carpet at the front entrance of the movie theatre. An Academy Award nomination is not required to take a spin around the block and arrive in style on the red carpet -- limo rides are just $10 a carload and include a picture of your red carpet arrival taken by photographer John Sage.

Film Society members, playing the part of paparazzi, interview Vashon’s arriving stars and celebrities between 4 and 5 pm, and this footage is later shown on the big screen of the Vashon Theatre.

Multi-talented comedic actor Neal Patrick Harris is the host of the real Academy Awards this year, but our Vashon co-hosts are the equally talented and funny Susan McCabe of Voice of Vashon and renowned actress Maria Glanz of Open Space.

At 5 pm, the theatre will show the Hollywood red carpet arrivals, with the official Oscar broadcast starting at 5:30 pm. The Academy Award viewing party shifts seamlessly all night long between the actual awards show in California and the local costume contest which occurs on the movie theatre stage during the commercial breaks.

There are eleven costume categories plus the “Best Ballot” award assuring that emcees Susan and Maria will be busy introducing a host of creatively dressed contestants throughout the evening. The costume contest is open to all attendees so everyone is encouraged to put on their old prom dress or wedding tux and come join the party. A judging panel will honor style and originality with coveted prizes.

Because the Academy Awards ceremony is always a long broadcast, Vashon Film Society has engaged Snapdragon Bakery and Cafe to provide a star worthy supper for just $10/person. The Vashon Food Bank will offer wine by the glass to adults, and the snack bar will remain open all evening for other beverages and for  those who need their popcorn and Twizzlers.

Oscar Night is a fundraiser for annual scholarships awarded by Vashon Film Society through Vashon Community Scholarship Foundation.

Advance tickets to Oscar Night at the Vashon Theatre are now available at the movie theatre box office and Vashon Bookshop, $10 advance for all ages ($12 day of show). For the best deal, ask for the “everything included” Superstar Oscar Fun package which rolls admission, limo ride, photo, meal and beverage together for $30/all ages (savings of $5).
For more information, call Vashon Film Society at 567-4768.

COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES
Best Dressed Little Girl
Best Dressed Little Boy
Best Dressed PJs
Celebrity Look-alike & Best Group Prize
Best Dressed Adult Male
Best Dressed Adult Female
Outrageous “Cher” Award
Best Dressed Teen Male
Best Dressed Teen Female
Best Dressed Couple
Best Ballot