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Academy Awards

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Catlow Theater to Present Oscar Nominated Short Films

The Barrington Cultural Comission partnered with the theater to bring the films to Barrington.

  The Academy Awards are coming, but many of us won’t have the opportunity to see the short films nominated. The Barrington Cultural Commission and the Catlow Theater are aiming to change that this year. The groups have partnered up to present an afternoon of Oscar nominated short films on Feb. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Event goers will have the chance to see the five animated films, and the five live action films up for awards. “This is an event we have talked about for a number of years,” said Economic & Community Development Director Peg Blanchard. “We’ve tried to bring a film festival to this community, and to be able to secure these 10 films in such a short time and show them at The Catlow is something that we really need to thank Jack …

Michael J. Latone

5:56 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Let's do it again next year with more showings! -Mike Latone   more ›

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Play Armchair Academy with a Printable Oscar Ballot

Whether you're hosting a party or watching at home, make Oscar night more interesting by placing your bets with our printable ballot.

Place your bets, ladies and gents! The 83rd Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC tonight at 5 pm. You can prepare for the big show by filling out your own Academy Award ballot while the stars strut their stuff down the red carpet. Download our printable PDF ballot, and make your picks! Here is a list of some of the Oscar nominees for the 83rd annual Academy Awards tonight: Best Picture:  Actor in a Leading Role: Actress in a Leading Role: Directing: For more information, visit www.oscar.com.

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