49 cities are taking part in this year’s charity fundraising event, Oscar Night America (ONA), approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The ONA charity event enters its 19th year in 2012 and has raised more than $3.5 million for local charities over the years.
“Oscar night is an event meant to be a shared with others. This network of fundraising parties across the nation is a natural extension of that experience, and also represents the year-round philanthropic work the Academy does,” stated Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. “This February we are thrilled to be able to celebrate the movies with fans nationwide while supporting charities around the country.”
The February 26, 2012 Oscar Night America Locations:
Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Charlottesville, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Grand Rapids (MI), Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Greenville (SC), Hartford, Honolulu, Houston, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Springfield (MO), Tampa and Tucson.
Per the Academy, most – but not all – of the events are formal affairs with each guest receiving an official copy of the commemorative poster as well as the official Oscar show program.
All funds raised at the Oscar Night America events remain within the community where they were raised. For more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/OscarNightAmerica.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – January 5, 2012
