For the fourth year, the only official Academy of Arts & Science Oscar sanctioned event, Oscar Experience® Las Vegas, will benefit Variety The Children’s Charity. Co-hosted by ABC Morning Blend host Dao Vu and 98.5 KLUC’s Chet Buchanan of “Chet Buchanan & The Morning Zoo” and UNLV Game Day, the 85th Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Oscar Experience® Las Vegas Awards Day festivities will take place at the Award-winning Brenden Theatres & IMAX, a state-of-the-art cinema complex located inside the Palms Casino Resort. Red Carpet to commence at 3 pm with the Awards show coverage starting at 4 pm PST. This year’s event proceeds will benefit the new Variety Early Learning Center opening Fall 2013. Variety will be purchasing furnishings and equipment for the new school at Lorenzi Park

Tickets range from $50 to $300 and can be purchased on-line at www.onalv.org. General admission tickets are $50 and includes $20 in theater concession. VIP tickets are $300 per ticket or two for $500 and includes: walking the Red Carpet, access to Brenden Theatres Celebrity Suite, appetizers and open bar, priority seating in the theater and entry to the after party.  More details on after party to follow.