Parties and events surrounding the big night
TODAY
WOMEN IN FILM PRE-OSCAR COCKTAIL PARTY
Where: The home of Peter and Tara Guber
Who’s expected: The 2009 female Oscar nominees
Why you don’t want to miss it: Where else are you going to find all the most powerful women in Hollywood in one room as well as bottomless Perrier-Jouet champagne?
MULTICULTURAL MOTION PICTURE ASSN.’S OSCAR WEEK LUNCHEON
Where: Four Seasons Hotel
Who’s expected: Bill Duke honored; studio execs from NBC Universal, Disney, Fox, Paramount and Warner Bros.
Why you don’t want to miss it: The focus is on young up-and-coming film talent and scholarships are handed out by Oscar nominees.
SATURDAY
THE NIGHT BEFORE PARTY
Where: Beverly Hills Hotel
Who’s expected: Host Jeffrey Katzenberg and his A-list friends
Why you don’t want to miss it: A chance to celebrate the Oscars while also raising money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation.
SPIRIT AWARDS
Where: A tent on the beach in Santa Monica
Who’s expected: Anne Hathaway, Mickey Rourke, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz
Why you don’t want to miss it: This laid-back kudofest always leads to plenty of laughs and surprises.
IFC INDIE FILM CELEBRATION
Where: Shutters Hotel
Who’s expected: Bryan Cranston, Catherine Keener, Debra Winger, Jonathan Demme, Melissa Leo, Michelle Williams, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Richard Jenkins, Robin Wright Penn
Why you don’t want to miss it: The fun decor — an electric circus reminiscent of Times Square — will transform the space, plus music from DJ Momjeans aka thesp Danny Masterson.
SONY PICTURES CLASSICS OSCAR NOMINEES DINNER
Where: Cecconi’s
Who’s expected: Anne Hathaway, Melissa Leo, Michael Barker and Tom Bernard
Why you don’t want to miss it: It’s a chance to check out the Soho House’s much-
anticipated new restaurant while toasting the nominees.
SEVENTH ANNUAL VES AWARDS
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
Who’s expected: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Phil Tippett are the night’s honorees.
Why you don’t want to miss it: The Visual Effects Society’s awards promises big-name surprise presenters.
MOTION PICTURE SOUND EDITORS GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
Where: Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Who’s expected: George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Danny Boyle
Why you don’t want to miss it: A fancy feast of seared thyme-crusted filet mignon followed by a night of dancing.
ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED PRODUCTION DESIGNERS AND SET DECORATORS PANEL
Where: Egyptian Theater
Who’s expected: ADG prexy Tom Walsh will moderate a discussion with production designers as well as set decorators.
Why you don’t want to miss it: A chance to hear the inside scoop from the experts.
NINTH ANNUAL INVISIBLE ART/VISIBLE ARTISTS PANEL
Where: Egyptian Theater
Who’s expected: All of the Oscar-nominated editors
Why you don’t want to miss it: An opportunity to hear all of the Oscar-nominated editors talk about how they got from dailies to Oscar nods.
SUNDAY
THE GOVERNORS BALL
Where: Hollywood & Highland
Who’s expected: All the Oscar nominees and winners
Why you don’t want to miss it: A lavish Wolfgang Puck menu and Sterling Wines
VANITY FAIR
Where: Sunset Tower Hotel
Who’s expected: Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman
Why you don’t want to miss it: This year’s scaled-back bash will be packed with A-list stars.
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION ACADEMY AWARD VIEWING PARTY
Where: Pacific Design Center
Who’s expected: David and Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Stephen Daldry, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Nicole Kidman, Baz Luhrmann
Why you don’t want to miss it: A performance by Raphael Saadiq and, of course, the host himself.
APLA’s THE ENVELOPE PLEASE OSCAR VIEWING PARTY
Where: The Abbey
Who’s expected: Jennifer Love Hewitt will host.
Why you don’t want to miss it: A chance to watch the Oscars and rub elbows with Hollywood stars while supporting AIDS Project Los Angeles.
NIGHT OF 100 STARS GALA
Where: Beverly Hills Hotel
Who’s expected: David Carradine, Sally Kellerman, Tony Shalhoub,
Why you don’t want to miss it: An eclectic mix of Hollywood stars and industry players can always be found at Norby Walters’ lively bash.
NEW YORK OSCAR PARTY
Where: The Carlyle
Who’s expected: Geoffrey Rush, Marcia Gay Harden, Shirley Knight, Sylvia Miles
Why you don’t want to miss it: An intimate five-course dinner prepared by executive chef James Sakatos.
INAUGURAL LEEZA GIBBONS OSCAR NIGHT PARTY
Where: Mr. Chow
Who’s expected: hosts Leeza Gibbons, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster; guests Jessica Biel, Danny Boyle, Taraji P. Henson
Why you don’t want to miss it: A 10-course meal by Mr. Chow.
THE SUITE LIFE
THE ELLE GREEN ROOM
When: Saturday
Where: Backstage at the Spirit Awards
Posh perks: Guests will be treated to Maybelline and Garnier products, while VIPs will walk away with Lacoste hats and sunglasses.
ON 3 PRODS.’ OFFICIAL PRESENTER GIFT LOUNGE
When: Saturday
Where: Backstage at the Spirit Awards
Posh perks: Goodies including a Palm Pre with six months of complimentary service from Sprint; a one-year membership to Crunch Gym; a one-night stay in a 1,466-square-foot Monarch Suite at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort.
STUART WEITZMAN STYLING SUITE
When: Today and Saturday
Where: The London West Hollywood Hotel
Posh perks: Preview the new Stuart Weitzman Red Carpet collection while enjoying complimentary beauty treatments.
H. STERN SHOWROOM AND DIAMOND SANCTUARY
When: Today, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Thompson Hotel Beverly Hills
Posh perks: Luxurious diamond spa facial and body therapies by Natura Bisse.
PATRICK MELVILLE AND NAPOLEON PERDIS’ THE OSCAR EXPERIENCE SUITE
When: Today, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Peninsula Beverly Hills
Posh perks: Hair treatments by Patrick Melville, makeup by makeup artist Napoleon Perdis, acupuncture by Juhi Singh.
ALIVE! EXPO GREEN PAVILION/MIXMEDIA LUXURY LOUNGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH DIAMOND GIRL PR
When: Today and Saturday
Where: Sofitel Los Angeles
Posh perks: A chance to learn all that’s new and fabulous under the eco-friendly umbrella.
HAVEN BY HACHETTE FILIPACCHI MEDIA
When: Today
Where: A private home on Trousdale Place with its own beach
Posh perks: American Laser Centers laser treatments, Warren-Tricomi hair and makeup as well as nail servies by OPI.
GBK’S CIRCUS OF THE SENSES OSCARS GIFT SUITE
When: Today and Saturday
Where: SLS Hotel
Posh perks: Each gift room will represent a nominated best film, with drink, decor and surprise elements in each space specifically tailored toward each film. Plus nominees and presenters will walk away with more than $35,000 in gifted luxury.
MELANIE SEGAL’S LOUNGE PRESENTED BY SENSE
When: Today
Where: A boutique hotel in West Hollywood
Posh perks: Guests will enjoy fun treats while helping to raise awareness for President Obama’s USA Service.org.
