You don’t have to live in L.A. to experience the glitz of the 81st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 22. Be a part of the magic by attending San Diego’s exclusive Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night America Party hosted by the San Diego Film Foundation at Anthology in Little Italy. The night’s celebrations include red carpet arrivals, film-themed dining, live telecast of the Academy Awards, an A-list silent auction, Oscar trivia, and more. Guests will also receive the same official Academy Awards program distributed to the Hollywood elite at the live ceremony at Kodak Theatre. Broadcasting is provided courtesy of KGTV 10 News, with Ranch & Coast Magazine and W San Diego as partners for this special event. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $150 for VIP status. (619/582-2368, www.sdff.org/ona)   MIA STEFANKO