AFMX News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX) and Historic Lobo Theater are teaming up to present “Night at the Oscars” to celebrate the biggest night in Hollywood.
Prior to the pandemic, Night at the Oscars was the hottest invitation in town for filmmakers, film lovers, actors working in New Mexico, and the Albuquerque arts community. “We are excited to bring back our annual Academy Award party that was put on hold in 2020 due to COVID-19,” said Ivan Wiener, Executive Director of AFMX.
The event is Sunday, March 12 at the Historic Lobo Theater in Nob Hill. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the screening of the Academy Awards beginning at 6 p.m. and an after-party to follow. Food and beverage are available for purchase at the Lobo Theater from a special menu. Food and drinks are allowed in the theater.
In past years, the event has been at capacity with attendees dressing in their finest wardrobe as if they were attending the Academy Awards in LA.
Attendees will have a chance to walk the red carpet, enjoy food and beverage before and during the award show, and have chances to win prizes including passes to AFMX 2023 in September. The grand prize for selecting the most correct winners of Oscar statues that evening will be a John Mellencamp autographed Martin guitar, graciously signed by John during his last concert in Albuquerque.
A donation of $10 is suggested to reserve a spot under the Calendar at www.AFMXnm.com. Limited four top tables are available as well for $100 that include a bottle of champagne and four appetizers. For those who cannot attend the screening itself, there will be an after party at the theater where contributions to AFME Foundation can be made. All contributions are tax deductible through the foundation’s 501(c)(3) status and support internships, scholarships, and educational programs for students of film, music, and the arts.
For more information about Night at the Oscars and other upcoming events from AFMX, visit www.AFMXnm.com.
About AFMX
AFMX enhances cultural richness by integrating film and music programs that provide entertainment and education for the community, contributing to the creative economy and supporting Albuquerque as an epicenter for film, music and the arts, AFMX brings together award-winning and up-and-coming filmmakers and musicians from around the world to showcase and celebrate film and music, and provide a platform for education, collaboration, discovery and the sharing of impactful stories.
The AFME Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, supports the nurturing, success and growth of a vibrant creative community, specifically through film, music and the arts, and seeks to help further a world-class economic center of excellence for these industries in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It produces the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX), an annual film and music festival, attracts prominent attendees, filmmakers, musicians and visionaries from around the globe to celebrate the art of storytelling and collaborate into the future. The Foundation also supports the Albuquerque film, music and art scenes through creation, facilitation and support of complimentary, mission-based projects and programs. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for future generations, while increasing exposure and economic impact for the City of Albuquerque, the State of New Mexico and our partners.
