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Spend an Evening with Oscar + ***Ticket Giveaway***

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FD Oscars2As movie makers celebrate their biggest night, FilmDayton will join the Academy Awards action by hosting “An Evening with    Oscar” March 2 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 3520 Pentagon Park Blvd., in Beavercreek.

As the nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Dayton region’s film community, FilmDayton will welcome guests to watch the broadcast on multiple screens, mingle with friends, film lovers and area filmmakers while also enjoying savory treats created by local chefs. The Academy Awards are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., and the party’s doors open at 7 p.m.

FD Oscars1Tickets for the “An Evening with Oscar” party are $25 ($20 for FilmDayton members). A package of six tickets is $125. Tickets are available at filmdayton.ticketleap.com.  But through Dayton Most Metro, you have a chance to win tickets below!

“Our ‘Evening with Oscar’ party is a unique way to watch the Academy Awards,” said Megan Cooper, FilmDayton’s executive director. “Imagine a huge living room with all your friends watching the Oscars — chatting, eating, drinking and enjoying the night. Plus, we’ve got great silent auction prizes from major movies sets and fun local entertainment options.”

Attendees to “An Evening with Oscar” can watch the Academy Awards show in a relaxed, cocktail setting with friends and fans. Tickets will include games of OsFD Oscars3car Bingo, a chance to cast a ballot to pick the evening’s winners, a cash bar, a silent auction of film-inspired packages, and a range of food items created by area chefs to represent the best picture nominees. The chef at the Hilton Garden Inn will be providing savory treats to represent American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club and the Wolf of Wall Street. Sweet treats representing best pictures include a molecular gastronomy mastery by Scratch Event Catering for Gravity, Perfect Mom Cupcakes presented by Baked. for Her and Irish Cream Cheesecake Bites topped with Chocolate for Philomena & Vanilla and Corn Mousse topped with Caramel Popcorn for Nebraska, both presented by Ovations Food Service.

The silent auction includes multiple prizes attendees will want to bid high to win. Film related packages include a set visit to the upcoming Cate Blanchett movie that is filming in the region this spring and a package from Piper Eressea Kerman, writer of Orange is the New Black. Attendees can also bid on great sports packages (from the Dayton Dragons and Dayton Dutch Lions), arts prizes (from the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Philharmonic, Human Race Theatre Co. and more), great food gift certificates, massages, pet packages, auto detailing, jewelry, books, and so much more!

Get tickets now or learn more at filmdayton.com or at Facebook.com/FilmDayton.

 

FilmDayton’s “AN EVENING WITH OSCAR”

FD Oscars4When: Sunday, March 2, Show starts at 8 p.m.; Doors open at 7 p.m.

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 3520 Pentagon Park Blvd., Beavercreek

Cost: Tickets are $25, ($20 for FilmDayton members); $125 for package of six. Purchase tickets online and learn more at www.FilmDayton.TicketLeap.com.

More info: Attendees can learn more about the chefs and great silent auction prizes at filmdayton.com or at Facebook.com/FilmDayton.

Ticket Give Away

DaytonMostMetro.com has a pair of tickets to give away for the Evening with Oscar.  If you’d like to enter our ticket giveaway, fill out the form below and comment below who you think will walk away with the Best Picture Oscar![form 55 “DMM Contest Entry – Generic”]

Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale

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Brides-logo-with-tagBrides Against Breast Cancer contributes to programs for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. They are bringing the “Nationwide Tour of Gowns” to the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek  on July 19th & 20th to help ensure that people impacted by cancer have the resources and information they need in their battle with cancer.  Funds raised Durning the Tour of Gowns fund programs and services that are FREE to cancer patients, their families and caregivers.   Some of the programs include support groups, children’s programs, exercise classes and more.  Their goal is to ensure that no one in this country has to face cancer alone.

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There will be a VIP ‘Unveiling of the Gowns’ Reception Friday, July 19th from 6-9pm for a $20 tax deductible donation .
Enjoy coffee, tea, entertainment and giveaways. You will be among the very first in the Dayton area to browse through, try on and purchase your selections from our large inventory of gowns, before general admission begins!

The show Saturday, July 20th opens at 10am and runs through 5pm and admission is a$5 donation.  It will provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream Price_tagsgown – at an incredible savings, while contributing to services that provide education, information and outreach to men, women and children affected by cancer.  Show sales include hundreds of new, name brand and designer gowns, as well as lovingly worn gowns in various styles and sizes, and they also  offer a convenient layaway plan.  More than half the gowns presented during each event are new designer gowns that arrive directly from designers, manufacturers and bridal retailers.  Most gown prices range from $99 to $799 with designers gowns valued up to $3,900. Gowns are available in sizes from 2 to 24and they also offer accessories including veils and tiaras.

If you have already said “I Do,” please consider donating your gown to BABC, and your donation is tax deductible. Please download and complete this form to include with your donation.  Your donation will help contribute to programs for cancer patients and their families.

You can also volunteer to work the event, with shifts including set up which includes moving racks, setting up displays and more.  Or you can experience the joy of assisting a new bride as she chooses her “dream gown” during the shopping event. Groups of friends, co-workers or families are encouraged to sign up together.

Brides Against Breast Cancer will contribute $2 million dollars this year to help people impacted by cancer.  Among the numerous free programs supported are children’s programs, support groups, exercise, and nutrition classes.  Other programs include Camp No Worries, Cancer Education Series, and Ask the Doctor.  71 cents of every dollar raised from the Tour of Gowns goes to programs and services for those impacted by cancer.