Awards Features

10TH ANNUAL COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD
Where: Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Ballroom
What to expect: A black-tie affair sponsored by Swarovski where Anjelica Houston plays the mistress of ceremonies; Paula Wagner, James Mangold and Cathy Konrad are among the honorees.

LEVIEV CELEBRATES PATRICK MCMULLAN'S BOOK "GLAMOUR GIRLS"
Where: The Terrace at the Sunset Tower Hotel
What to expect: A stylish soiree packed with fashionistas and film stars.

SMART AND LIVE EARTH EVENT
Where: Smart house in Venice
What to expect: An eco-friendly event featuring a live performance by Vanessa Carlton and DJ Samantha Ronson.

WEDNESDAY

INTL. DOCUMENTARY ASSN. RECEPTION
Where: Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences
What to expect: A relaxed atmosphere where guests will get a chance to chat with documentary nominees like Michael Moore.

GLOBAL GREEN PRE-OSCAR PARTY
Where: Avalon Hollywood
What to expect: A performance by Michelle Branch and Damien Rice and a menu filled with organic treats.

BLACK ENTERPRISE CELEBRATES OSCAR
Where: Beverly Hilton Hotel
What to expect: Guests may try their luck at the casino-themed bash. will.i.am is set to perform, and VIP booths offer hair and makeup touch-ups to ensure everyone looks their best all night long.

HILARY SWANK HONORED AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE'S UNFORGETTABLE EVENING
Where: Beverly Wilshire Hotel
What to expect: Mary J. Blige will perform at the benefit for EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund.
Expected guests include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw, Steven Spielberg, Angie Harmon and Natalie Cole.

THURSDAY

U.S.-IRELAND ALLIANCE EVENT
Where: Ebell Theater
What to expect: Plenty of free-flowing booze with Bushmills Whiskey, Oronoco Rum and Sterling Vineyards wines all on hand; a performance by Duke Special and "Once" pair Glen Hansard and
Marketa Irglova; James L. Brooks is scheduled to be feted.

RECEPTION HONORING NIKITA MIKHALKOV
Where: Bar 1200 at the Sunset
Marquis Hotel
What to expect: A night of caviar and champagne honoring the Russian director who is nominated for the film "12," plus models showing off fashions by new Italian luxury brand By Society Sinner.

EBONY PRE-OSCAR CELEBRATION
Where: Boulevard 3
What to expect: Event will honor
Denzel Washington, Queen Latifah, Ruby Dee and Quincy Jones.

SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINEE COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Where: Hotel Casa Del Mar
What to expect: Nominees will mix and mingle while relaxing at the swank Santa Monica hotel.

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST AND THE ART DIRECTORS GUILD RECEPTION
Where: Century Sales and Design Center
What to expect: A reception honoring production designers, set decorators and art directors nominated for achievement in art direction; also a special toast to production designer Robert Boyle.

FRIDAY

MULTICULTURAL MOTION PICTURE ASSN. LUNCHEON
Where: Four Seasons Hotel
What to expect: Film meets fashion when designer Diana Lu previews her couture collection. Guests will also be treated to a gourmet lunch and gift bags.

SATURDAY

THE NIGHT BEFORE PARTY
Where: Beverly Hills Hotel
What to expect: Host Jeffrey Katzenberg invites his A-list friends to join him in celebrating the Oscars while also raising money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation.

FILM INDEPENDENT'S SPIRIT AWARDS
Where: A tent on the beach in Santa Monica
What to expect: Rainn Wilson will host the kudofest, and Jason Bateman, Dennis Quaid and Cate Blanchett are among the presenters. Elle Magazine's exclusive green lounge backstage will be gifting guests with plenty of goodies.

IFC PARTY CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENT FILM
Where: Shutters on the Beach
What to expect: A cool indie party with DJ Samantha Ronson spinning records for guests including Ellen Page, Diablo Cody, Tamara Jenkins and Julian Schnabel.

OSCAR-NOMINATED MAKEUP ARTIST AND HAIRSTYLIST SYMPOSIUM
Where: Samuel Goldwyn Theater
What to expect: Nominees will discuss their creative processes and present photographs and models of their work.

FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM DIRECTORS SYMPOSIUM
Where: Samuel Goldwyn Theater
What to expect: A lively discussion moderated by Oscar-winning producer Mark Johnson.

SUNDAY

THE GOVERNORS BALL
Where: Hollywood & Highland
What to expect: A live performance by Pink Martini, a 12-member orchestra from Portland, Ore., followed by KCRW's Jason Bentley on the turntables. Wolfgang Puck will cook up his famous black truffle macaroni and cheese dish among many other mouthwatering culinary delights.

ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION OSCAR PARTY
Where: The Pacific Design Center
What to expect: Old Hollywood decor designed by Antony Todd, a six-course meal prepared by chef Renato Piccoletto and a performance by Elton John.

NIGHT OF 100 STARS
Where: Beverly Hills Hotel
What to expect: A celebrity gift bag of swag worth $15,000 and a great view of the show during the black-tie dinner thanks to the large screens set up at each table.

AIDS PROJECT LOS ANGELES "THE ENVELOPE PLEASE"
Where: The Abbey
What to expect: Abbey chef Michael Brown will prepare a special meal of grilled beef tenderloin and butternut squash risotto, and guests can sip signature cocktails like an AtoneMINT-tini (Mojito-style martini) and the Fixer (Michael Clayton's signature chocolate martini).

THE ACADEMY'S OSCAR PARTY IN GOTHAM
Where: The Carlyle
What to expect: A cocktail reception in the relaunched Cafe Carlyle followed by a live viewing of the telecast and a multicourse dinner prepared by executive chef James Saktos.

CHILDREN UNITING NATIONS/ BILLBOARD MAGAZINE PARTY
Where: Beverly Hilton Hotel
What to expect: French-themed decor with a performance by Jil Aigrot, the singing voice for Marie Cotillard in "La Vie en rose."