Come celebrate a night of fashion, film, and social media with Shoestring, Fafarazzi, Boston Tweetup & The Garen Daly Show!



What is #OscarUp?

The 1st Annual #OscarUp is a chance for us to get dressed up in our best flashbulb-friendly duds on an otherwise dull and cold March night and to hang out with some of our favorite fashion, film, pop culture, and social media-loving Tweeps at Boston's first modern "speakeasy," Prohibited at Symphony 8.

If that's not enough to sell you on #OscarUp, there will also be:

• A red carpet photo booth for posing w/ your Tweeps
  
• Twitter contests for Best Dressed & Best Guessed
  
• Oscars-themed cocktails created just for #OscarUp
  
• Celeb-worthy swag bags full of fun stuff from Boston-based brands
• NECN film critic Garen Daly doing Oscars commentary during breaks
  
• Exclusive discounts for getting your celebrity "look for less"

#OscarUp Video: Episode 50 of BostonTweetup TV
(start at the 10:10 mark for #OscarUp Video Only)

What should I wear to #OscarUp?

Unlike the Oscars themselves, this is NOT your typical "see and be seen" event. The #OscarUp is all about having fun and celebrating pop culture, not looking the part. Have fun and a sense of humor with your "Best Dressed" look. Wear your favorite vintage gown or tux, impersonate your favorite celebrity or celebrity doppelganger, or just throw on a blazer over your T-shirt, jeans, and Chuck Taylors.

If you do decide to dress up, our dear friends at designer consignment store The Closet on Newbury Street are offering 10% off all men's & women's purchases exclusively for #OscarUp attendees. Just show your #OscarUp ticket at the store and you're well on your way to that celebrity look for less!

What are the #OscarUp prizes?

Prizes include some amazing stuff from some amazing Boston-based #OscarUp sponsors, including:

• Two (2) VIP tickets to opening night at Wine Riot
• Two (2) tickets to see one of the films at the Somerville Theatre
• Two (2) "tees that stand for something" & gift certificate from Mer+ge

Plus new prizes and sponsors are being added daily, so be sure to sign up for #OscarUp now before tickets sell out, and follow @Shoestring & @Fafarazzi on Twitter for updates.

#OscarUp Co-Hosts:

Boston Tweetup
Boston Tweetup (@BostonTweetup) is Boston's central place for Tweetups, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Business, and Technology Events, helmed by Joselin Mane (@JoselinMane) a passionate Internet marketing consultant with 20 years of computer technology experience.




Garen Daly
Garen Daly is a veteran film critic and the founder of the Science Fiction Film Festival. Each Friday, Garen appears on NECN in the 8 o'clock hour with his picks and pans from the box office, and hosts the The Garen Daly Show at 11 a.m. on WNTN 1550 AM Boston. Garen is also the co-founder of The Frugal Yankee.







#OscarUp Sponsors:

DS Graphics
DS Graphics is a privately held full-service printing, promotional, and fulfillment services company based in Lowell, MA since 1972. In addition to providing proven results and high ROI for the marketing, publishing, and technology industries, DS Graphics has made a commitment to its clients' budgets and the environment with "Be Green, Save Green" initiatives. Find DS Graphics @DSGPromo

Couture Cocktail Concepts
Founded by 2008 Rising Star Mixologist Somer Perez, former beverage director at the Hotel on Rivington, Couture Cocktail Concepts develops exclusive, premium beverage programs and cocktail menus for elite restaurants, hotels, and liquor brands. Somer was most recently featured on the reality show Bartender Wars on the Fine Living Network and developed the menu for Gramercy's brand-new NYC ultra-lounge, POLAR. Find Somer @Somerrrtime

Negra Modelo
Since 1926, Negra Modelo has been brewed and bottled in Mexico by Grupo Modelo, Mexico's largest brewer, operating seven state-of-the-art breweries. Negra Modelo is the #2 imported dark beer in the US, and the proud beer sponsor of the 1st Annual #OscarUp. The first 25 people to show up at Prohibited on Sunday night will each get two (2) free drink tickets for Negra Modelo!

Wine Riot
Grab a glass and join the Riot! Wine Riot is The Second Glass's expo-style wine tasting. Sample over 250 new wines, soak up knowledge from the experts, and grab tasty food pairings under $5. Throw in a DJ, photo booth, lounge, and more — this isn't your parents' wine tasting. Catch the Riot April 16th and 17th 2010, at Boston's Center for the Arts in the South End. Find Wine Riot @TheSecondGlass

mer+ge
The goal at Mer+ge is simple: provide clothing that stands for something. Each of Mer+ge's original designs promotes self-expression and unity and strives to eliminate arbitrary separations among social groups. To support of our philosophy of giving back, each clothing item is designed to support an individual local non-profit, such as United Planet's One World tees — one of the #OscarUp prizes — and a portion of each Mer+ge sale is donated to that organization.

Somerville Theater
The Somerville Theater has been the crown jewel of Davis Square for almost 100 years, designed in 1914 as a home for stage shows, vaudeville, opera, and that new fad, motion pictures. Today, it remains one of the best independent venues and supporters of the arts in Boston. The Somerville Theater prides itself on low ticket prices and low concession prices, with $5 matinees every weeknight at 6pm (excluding holidays), plus each ticket to a movie or live show also grants you access to the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) — now located in the basement of the Somerville Theater!

The Closet
The Closet is one of Boston's original consignment clothing store for men and women, celebrating over 32 years in business at 175 Newbury Street (between Dartmouth and Exeter). Show your printed #OscarUp ticket for 10% off your #OscarUp outfits at The Closet, one of our favorite places for getting that celebrity "look for less" in Boston! Find The Closet Boston on Twitter @TheClosetBoston

Little Boxes Photography
Photographer Tracy Condidorio takes the time to listen and observe. She tells her client's story with a distinct sense of artistry and makes the experience one that you will always remember and want to share with others. Tracy is available for freelance portrait, lifestyle, and editorial work. Find Tracy @trayctrayc or wo-manning the photo booth at #OscarUp!