Oscars Come to Stamford Downtown

On Sunday, February 24 the red carpet was rolled out for Stamford and Greenwich’s elite, turning Bedford Street into Hollywood and Vine. The Avon Theatre hosted its inaugural gala, The Avon. The Red Carpet. You., a glamorous pre-Oscar's Gala followed by the live telecast of the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Avon’s big screen. The night began with the flashes of camera lights as celebrity guests strolled down the Red Carpet. After surviving the ballyhoo of the Red Carpet, the guests entered the beautifully decorated lobby of the Avon Theatre. Delicate piano tones filled the air, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres were passed and martinis were shaken not stirred. The conversation at cocktail hour was very much about the magnificent success of the event that Louisa Greene, the Director of Development and Marketing at the Avon Theatre and her gala committee accomplished. Master of Ceremonies Tom Bergeron Host of “Dancing With The Stars” addressed the sold out crowd and helped honor Sandy Goldstein and the DSSD for its support of the Avon Theatre and the community. Most significantly, funds were raised to help the Avon continue as one of the most important independent theaters in the region.
**Pictured above: Debra and Chuck Royce - Avon Co-Founders
**Visit http://www.avontheater.org/ for movie times and other exciting features of the theater!