The Academy Awards ceremony is only 2 weeks away, and with the writers' strike almost over, it looks like we'll have a traditional, celebrity-stuffed production with all the glitz. Don't have an invitation? Not to worry! There are great Oscar-season events around town that are open to the public.
My favorite of these (not least because it's free) is the annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM (the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) in downtown L.A. Every year they showcase the best of the previous year's movie costumes, including all 5 Best Costume Oscar nominees. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 to 5, until April 12.
Also free, and new this year, is Meet the Oscars, an exhibition of all 50 golden statuettes that will be handed out on Feb. 24th, at Hollywood & Highland. Visitors will be able to hold an actual Oscar in their sweaty little hands! Open 7 days a week through February 23. For more Oscar-related events, check the Academy's web site.
Finally, if you haven't had a chance to see all the Best Picture nominees yet, AMC Theaters will hold a one-day marathon screening of all five films on Saturday, February 23. This special offer is available at several Los Angeles-area theaters for only $30 (that's $6 a movie, and includes a free popcorn!)
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Hi Diana. Congratulations on the new blog! Next time I'm in L.A. (whenever that may be), I'll have ideas for fun, affordable activities! Come down Blogger street and visit me at Jerkypants some time. -the Artist formerly known as arnie.
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