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Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy go into the party mood. Brandon T. Jackson MUSIC FOR FILM BRUNCHWhere: Eveleigh RestaurantWho's expected: Quincy Manley, "The Artist" composer and Oscar nominee Ludovic Bource together with other key people in the Composer's GuildWhy you will not wish to miss it: This really is really the inaugural brunch that takes note of film's musical virtuosos, gave in accessory for WME, having a large roster of composers within the stable.ICG PUBLICISTS Honours LUNCHEONWhere: Beverly Hilton HotelWho's expected: The most effective publicity mavens, including honoree Arlene LudwigWhy you will not wish to miss it: Plenty of movie-star wattage will probably be available, from Julie Andrews and Jodie Promote to Gary Oldman, Missi Pyle and Max von Sydow, all stars who realize that it is the publicists who aided make certain they're into large names.MMPA STUDENT FILMMAKERS SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEONWhere: Sofitel HotelWho's expected: Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer together with other mentor-minded typesWhy you will not wish to miss it: This annual giving of scholarship grants or loans to up-and-coming filmmakers always draws top Tinseltown players, who mix eating lunch with encouraging the individuals who win in the Multicultural Movie Assn.'s to attain for your stars.fifth ANNUAL WOMEN IN FILM PRE-OSCAR COCKTAIL PARTYWhere: Cecconi's RestaurantWho's expected: WIF prexy Trina Schulman, host Gwyneth Paltrow, Oscar nominees including Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Sandy Powell, Thelma Schoonmaker, Anne Seibel, N AdairWhy you will not wish to miss it: It's a room full of the extremely effective women inside the biz, and each one has champagne inside their hands and so are smiling. GREAT BRITISH FILM RECEPTIONWhere: British Consul General's Residence in Hancock ParkWho's expected: British Media and Culture Secretary Jeremy Search and Consul Gen. Barbara Hay The reason why you will not wish to miss it: Any Brit by getting an Oscar nom, together with a few without, will probably be as of this cocktail pour.WARNER BROS. PRE-OSCAR PARTYWhere: Soho HouseWho's expected: WB's nomineesWhy you will not wish to miss it: Viewing city as well as the starsEYE ON BLACK 2012Where: Park Plaza HotelWho's expected: Martin Lawrence, Cuba Gooding Junior., Tim Allen, Darlene Allen, Haile Gerima, Chris Robinson, Luke Wilson, host Brandon T. JacksonWhy you will not wish to miss it: "The Interest on Black salute recognizes influential African-Us citizens who've aided to shape black experience with the flicks,In . states Duran Brown in the Kartel Co., who created the honours this season along with its client Anheuser-Busch. Plus, there's a four-course meal and music by Leela James and Goapele.VANITY FAIR AND RICHARD MILLE TOASTS MARTIN SCORSESE As Well As The FILM FOUNDATIONWhere: Hotel Bel-AirWho's expected: Honoree Martin Scorsese and also the friendsWhy you will not wish to miss it: The fete sports ths Film Foundation, dedicated to safeguarding movies that are disintegrating when you sip your cocktail. Plus people swans as well as the superbly refurbished hotel.CAA'S BRYAN LOURD PARTYWhere: Lourd's Bel-Air manseWho's expected: Hollywood's A-list stars represented by CAA, additionally to studio heads together with other energy playersWhy you will not wish to miss it: Lourd's top rainmaker George Clooney will definitely remain in with girlfriend Stacy Keibler.UTA'S JIM BERKUS PARTYWhere: Berkus' BevHills abodeWho's expected: UTA's Oscar nominees, including Kristen Wiig, additionally to top professionals, managers together with other notablesWhy you will not wish to miss it: Wiig could take with you some rowdy "Bridesmaids" gals to boost the party. Plus, guitarist Nick Valensi within the Strokes is playing DJ for your evening.WME'S ARI EMANUEL PARTYWhere: Emanuel's Brentwood estateWho's expected: Lately signed client Jean Dujardin, along with WME's other nominees, including Octavia Spencer, Rooney Mara, Martin Scorsese, Jonah Hill, Aaron Sorkin and Steve ZaillianWhy you will not wish to miss it: Lots of high-powered Hollywood types which you may want to live there with the evening and basically watch the scene pass at that certain.second ANNUAL SHORTS AWARDSWhere: Soho HouseWho's expected: All the Oscar nominees in short photos, including live action, animated and docsWhy you will not wish to miss it: Where else is it possible to see people like John Lasseter be honored alongside Melissa Leo (as happened a year ago). Plus, the show doesn't start until 9 p.m.Return to the Oscar's Large Weekend >> Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com