THE PARTY IS ON!
George Eastman House celebrates Academy Awards® Sunday, Feb. 24

Popular movie-theme party features live music, dancing, and ceremony on the big screen in the Dryden Theatre

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film will celebrate the 80th Academy Awards® on Sunday, Feb. 24 with its 12th annual movie-themed Oscars® party — at the home of the father of motion picture film, George Eastman.

This popular party is charged with all the excitement of Hollywood's big night, featuring live music, dancing, and the Academy Awards® ceremony on the big screen in the 500-seat Dryden Theatre, as well as on TV monitors throughout the museum.

You'll feel like a star as you wave off the paparazzi walking down the red carpet. Inside the Eastman House you'll be tempted by hors d'oeuvres and desserts while bidding on exciting silent auction items. Practice your acceptance speech as you pose for a portrait with an actual Oscar® statuette and make your way to the mansion to dance to the music of Nik and the Nice Guys.

Additional live performances include a movie-themed performance from Geva Comedy Improv and a Hairspray dance number. Plus, be part of the crowd cheering on hometown-favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman as he vies for his second Oscar!

As this is the 80th annual Oscars® ceremony, food themes will reflect the last 80 years of movies: munchkin-size hors d'oeuvres for The Wizard of Oz; an Italian pasta spread in honor of The Godfather trilogy; a barbecue homage to Western classic High Noon; and monster dessert offerings celebrating King Kong, featuring banana and chocolate delicacies.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the celebration continues through the Best Picture award. Dress is festive attire. Advance tickets are $50 per person ($60 day of event) and include valet parking and your first drink of beer or wine on the house. Tickets are on sale now at www.eastmanhouse.org; by phone at (585) 271-3361 ext. 444; or in person at the Eastman House admissions desk.

This annual event is a fundraiser for George Eastman House and its preservation efforts and is organized in conjunction with the Eastman Young Professionals. The party's premier sponsor is Frontier, with additional support from City Blue Imaging Services and Dumbwaiter Design.

For more information please visit www.eastmanhouse.org or call (585) 271-3361.

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