Oscar Night® America is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' grassroots program that enables not-for-profit charities to host glamorous parties while raising much needed funds. In 2012, the FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has again been selected to host Rhode Island’s only officially sanctioned party, one of only 50 official parties throughout the country sanctioned by the Academy.

On Sunday, February 26, 2012, guests will experience the thrills, surprises and excitement of the 84th Academy Awards® at Providence's Oscar Night® America party which will be held at the The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The cost is $125 for those participating in the Red Carpet Gala, which includes a welcome reception, gourmet dinner, drinks, live music, raffle and screening of the Academy Awards. (A special advance purchase rate of $100 is available until January 20th). For those who wish to watch the Awards ceremony only on our large screen, tickets are $10 with the doors opening at 8:00 p.m.

As the 84th Oscar® host, Billy Crystal, takes the stage in Los Angeles at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre, Rhode Islanders will be able to join John Deluca of ABC6 at The Vets, that is set to benefit the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) and its parent non-profit, Flickers--which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. All attendees to the event will be treated like celebrities, walking into the theatre on a red carpet that would be found at world cinematic premieres. This grand entrance will be covered live by ABC 6; official sponsor for Providence Oscar Night® America.