MIAMI BEACH, FL – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected the Miami Beach Film Society to host and be the beneficiary of the official celebration in Miami for the Oscar Night America (ONA) party. Oscar Night America viewing parties are the official nationwide celebrations of the Oscars. ONA Miami Beach 2011 will also act as a grand opening event hosted at the film society’s yet-to-be-unveiled cinematheque, located inside the historic Miami Beach City Hall, on Oscar Sunday, February 27, 2011.

The Oscar Night America, Miami Beach red carpet and silent auction will be hosted by Miami Beach Film Society founder Dana Keith. People will begin arriving at 7 p.m. followed by a welcome champagne reception. Guests will then watch the Oscar telecast live from the Kodak Theatre at “Broward Bares It!” Announces New Venue for 2011 Show Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood starting at 8 p.m. Attendees will toast Oscar winners while enjoying hors d’oeuvres cocktails and wine while bidding on extravagant items during the evening. Oscar fans will also be able to predict the night’s winners using a ballot system and become eligible to win great prizes. Includes an Academy Awards show program booklet for all guests.

The Miami Beach Cinematheque, Miami’s premier art house cinema, recently relocated to Miami Beach City Hall (1130 Washington Avenue, 1st floor) after spending eight years at its original Española Way location on South Beach. MBC features high-definition digital projection with Bose surround sound, 75 plush stadium-style seats, a photographic arts gallery, gourmet concession stands.

Tickets to the 2011 Oscar Night America Miami Beach are available for $125 or $110 for Miami Beach Film Society & Cinematheque and MIFF members. Ticket prices include food and beverages, tax and gratuity, a $25 Escopazzo gift certificate, the official 83rd Annual Academy Awards® program booklet and other event memorabilia.

Please visit www.MBCinema.com for tickets.