Re: Ted Brunson, Chet Coppock, Stefan Holt, Patti Vasquez, Kim Vatis, John Williams = 2/26

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: its 2/26 NOT 12/26 - doh! : : AN EVENING WITH THE STARS BENEFIT PARTY FOR AUTISM SPEAKS RETURNS OSCAR NIGHT: SUNDAY, 12/26/12. : : WGN's JOHN WILLIAMS TO EMCEE ACADEMY AWARD EVENT; ALSO NBC's KIM VATIS & STEFAN HOLT, WGN's TED BRUNSON, COMEDY QUEEN PATTI VASQUEZ & SPORTS BROADCASTING KING CHET COPPOCK ALSO HERE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AUTISM SPEAKS. : : Don't Miss Chicago’s only Oscar® Night party to benefit Autism! : : 5:30 p.m. VIP RECEPTION : : Our Pre-Oscar VIP Event will be hosted by NBC5 anchors Kim Vatis and Stephen Holt, who have just signed on with their support. We are thrilled that NBC is supporting : our event again in 2012. Enjoy spectacular views of Chicago and suburbs at this intimate VIP reception at Ventana’s, located at rooftop level of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. : Featuring live entertainment and special guests, our VIP’s will receive celebrity treatment before making their way down the red carpet. (Limited reservations for : reception.) : : : 6:15 p.m. RED CARPET GUEST ARRIVALS : : : With the swell of movie-themed music booming in the background and giant spotlights illuminating the night sky, our guests arrive in true Hollywood-style, making their : way down the red carpet and into the Grand Ballroom. : : Join Hilarious Comedienne and long time Autism Speaks supporter, Patti Vasquez and Emmy Award winning host of WGN’s Chicago’s Best Ted Brunson as they welcome guests on : our own Oscar Night red carpet with witty and spirited interviews. Patti and Ted will continue to play a supporting role throughout the entire night as well during our : live presentations and auction/raffle segments. Our thanks to Patti and Ted for being such strong supporters of Autism Speaks, and members of our honorary committee : : Inside the Grand Ballroom, Hollywood abounds as guests enjoy an open bar featuring movie themed cocktails and a creative menu of delicious hors d’oeuvres. As pre-show : video segments are displayed on the big screen, including “live from the red carpet” interviews and arrivals, guests mingle and shop, bidding on an amazing array of : auction and raffle items. : : : 6:30 p.m. PRE-SHOW CELEBRATION : : : Our guests enjoy a wonderful, Hollywood-themed pre-show celebration, featuring special live presentations and celebrity video greetings playing on the big screens. : : We’re pleased to announce Emmy award-winning radio and television broadcaster and sports personality Chet Coppock as this years celebrity auctioneer. Chet will be : working the crowds, selling our larger and most unique auction items to the highest bidder at the top of the show and during the commercial breaks. : : Guests will also be treated to a very special and unique multi-media segment about Autism, featured live on stage and screen. : : 7:30 p.m. THE ACADEMY AWARDS® TELECAST BEGIN. : : : The big moment arrives as our guests enjoy the 84th Annual Academy Awards® telecast as it is broadcast live on multiple giant screens throughout the ballroom. This : year, WGN Radio’s John “the Voice of Chicago” Williams will be working his magic on the microphone, serving as our Host and Master of Ceremonies. During the telecast, : guests are encouraged to move around, mingle, and bid high and often for their favorite auction and raffle items located on the dance floor. During each commercial break, : guest will enjoy special presentations, raffle drawings, and entertainment including the winners of the auction and raffle. : : What to Expect : : : Our guest can expect special celebrity participation, hilarious comedy segments, delicious food and drink, and poignant moments about Autism, all rolled into the highest : profile fundraiser in Chicago on Hollywood’s biggest night! : : : An Evening with the Stars has been referred to as “Sensory Overload”, a familiar term in the autism community. We hope that you’ll join us on the red carpet to see for : yourself! : : : ADDRESS, DIRECTIONS, & PARKING INFORMATION : : : The Hyatt Regency O’Hare is located at: : : : 9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue : : Rosemont, Illinois 60018 : : Tel: 847-696-1234

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