Actress Barbara Eden will be the celebrity guest on March 7, 2010 for the What a Night! Gala celebration of the Oscars at the Inn at Spanish Bay.

Eden is best known for her Golden Globe-nominated role as Jeannie in the I Dream of Jeannie TV series and her roles in 15 films.

The gala will benefit the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter and the Monterey County Film Commission.

For ticket prices and reservations, call the film commission at 831-646-0910. Business sponsorships are available.

For more information visit the Monterey County Film Commission website, http://www.filmmonterey.org/events/what_a_night.htm

Save The Date!

American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter,
to partner with
Monterey County Film Commission
for its Gala on March 7, 2010
“What a Night!”

The Film Commission’s 20th annual fundraiser celebrates the Academy Awards®
and now benefits two worthy local nonprofits.

(Monterey, Calif.) — When the red carpet rolls out this year for “What a Night!” celebrating the Academy Awards®, two local nonprofits will benefit from the fundraising event.

For the first time, the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter, will join the Monterey County Film Commission at its 20th annual salute to movie-making on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. From the red carpet entry to the two big screens showing the live telecast of the 82nd Academy Awards® presentation, the glamorous gala will make attendees feel like they’re a part of the big Hollywood event. The black-tie evening includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, wine, and a silent auction.

For ticket prices and reservations, call the film commission at 831-646-0910. Business sponsorships are available.

Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Chapter as well as the Monterey County Film Commission. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Monterey County Film Commission works to enhance economic development in the county through the film industry, and provides educational programs and an annual film student scholarship.

This year’s gala theme of “What a Night!” is based on a comment made by actress Louella Parsons at the 1958 Academy Awards® presentation in Hollywood.