Oscar Night DC for the Red Cross of the National Capital Area

Post by Felice Cherry of http://www.cherrypickedstyle.blogspot.com/

I always knew I was destined for the Red Carpet (pictured above on the right with Laura Oyini and Arch Campbell in the middle)!  And so I knew I was in the right place for Oscar Night Sunday evening, March 7, 2010 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.  Oscar Night DC provided we snow survivors the opportunity to get dressed in our finest, walk the red carpet, sip champagne, and view a live telecast of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in perfect style. The lovely Pamela Brown, news ABC7/WJLA-TV anchor (and fellow Tar Heel) served as our guest emcee for the evening.  Cameras were definitely flashing everywhere, and everyone looked amazing.

A silent auction allowed attendees to bid on items, such as a Kobe Bryant Autographed NBA basketball, a gourmet dinner for eight prepared by Chef Laurent Lhuillier, 2005 National Pastry Champion, a doggie gift basket from Barkley Square, a mink shawl from Miller’s Furs, or two 18-hole rounds of golf at Dominion Valley for four. Pictured above Angie Goff from WUSA 9

Although my pick, Avatar, didn’t take home “Best Picture”, Oscar Night DC was definitely a winner. Pictured above: Greg Baroni and Linda Mathes – CEO of Red Cross National Capital Area

The American Red Cross within the National Capitol Region, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people in our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and other life-threatening emergencies.  Funding from Oscar Night DC will be used to benefit local communities around the national capital region.

Pictured above the scene at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

Oscar Night DC for Red Cross NCA