After School Matters in Chicago Oscar party with Richard Roeper and Billy Dec

By April MacIntyre Feb 16, 2012, 18:09 GMT

Richard Roeper

On February 26, film critic Richard Roeper and producer Billy Dec will hold their second annual "Oscar Viewing Party."

Guests will test their movie knowledge by putting their ballot predictions up against Richard and Billy for a chance to win prizes while hearing their commentary live throughout the telecast.

Richard Roeper is co-host of Roe/Roeper on WLS-AM. Sun-Times Columnist. Author of eight books and the former co-host Ebert and Roeper. He is also a contributor to ReelzChannel. Billy Dec is CEO of Rockit Ranch Productions, Emmy Award Winning Entertainment Correspondent, ABC’s “Windy City Live”

Tickets are priced at $50 each with a portion of the proceeds going to support After School Matters, a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago public high school teens high quality out-of-school-time opportunities to explore and develop their talents in the arts, while gaining critical skills for work, college, and beyond.

Tickets include appetizers from Rockit Bar & Grill, creative “Oscar themed” cocktails, plus gift bags will be given to the first 100 ticket buyers. Red carpet coverage begins at 5 p.m. telecast begins at 6 p.m.

For reservations or more information, call 312-645-6000 (for the Hubbard Street location) or visit www.rockitbarandgrill.com