SARAH ADAMSON

The Chicago Film Critics Awards 2012

An afternoon press conference with James Earl Jones, Jason Segel and Dennis Farina was the first event starting at 3pm in the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Jan. 7. A cocktail reception began at 4pm and the Red Carpet around 5pm.

Special guests included the stars named above with the addition of George Lucas, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard.

The Broadway Playhouse in Water Tower Place was the location of the CFCA awards, followed by the Comedy Awards.

Tickets were on sale earlier in the week and the cost to mingle with celebrities and chat about movies varied.

Silver Tickets - Awards Show at 6 pm Sat, $90

Gold Tickets - Awards Show AND After Party at the Ritz Carlton, $150

Platinum Tickets - Awards Show AND After Party AND Friday Night Cocktails at Second City 6 - 8 pm - $200

WLS radio personalities Richard Roeper and Roe Conn hosted the 23rd annual Chicago Film Critics Awards.

Three honorary award recipients were: James Earl Jones, recipient of the Oscar Micheaux Award; Chicago actor Dennis Farina, recipient of the Commitment to Chicago Award; and writer/actor/producer Jason Segel, recipient of the new Commedian Extraordinaire Award for contributions to the art of film comedy.

The Oscar Micheaux Award is named in honor of Illinois-born Micheaux, a black writer, producer and director who operated his own independent studio that straddled the silent and talkie eras in film.



Last Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Chicago AMC River East Theater was the site of the Red Carpet event for the new film, “The Karate Kid.” The weather was a bit warm, but that didn’t bother exuberant fans who were treated to a special Chinese street carnival, karate demonstrations and special guests. Secretary of State Jesse White walked the red carpet as well as former 1985 Bears Super Bowl champion Richard Dent. The crowd cheered uproariously when Will Smith arrived as his presence was a total surprise. Will Smith and Jackie Chan ran back and forth giving high fives to the crowd while the continually jumped around− both were so much fun to watch.

Sarah Adamson served as a film  judge, Kay Eller attended as a guest

The Windie City Shootout 72 Hour film contest provided an opportunity for filmmakers to create, edit and produce a film in 72 Hours. Big price money was offered totally $28,000 in cash awards.

The WCS awards ceremony was held this past Saturday, August 27 at the newly restored historical Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, 1807 S. Allport. The judges' final 15 films were shown along with an audience vote for the Audience Award.

If you’ve ever dreamed of attending the Academy Awards in Hollywood, there’s no need to book a fight. Located in Naperville, the Hollywood Palms Theater's Oscar Telecast Event last Sunday evening, Feb. 27, 2011 had plenty of glitz, glam, and even a Red Carpet.

The annual event serves multiple purposes. Primarily a fundraiser to benefit Variety Children’s Charity, it also provides a venue to experience the social aspects of the awards show along with the chance to ‘dress to the nines.’

‘Sold-out’ are the words event planners Angelique Barthel and Jamie Martin of Hollywood Cinemas strive for and that was the case here. Event goers were also very generous as the amount of money raised for charity through ticket donations, raffles and silent auction items, ($9,200) was doubled from the previous year.

82nd Academy Awards Honoring the Best Films of 2009 Hosted by Sarah Adamson Red Carpet Event at Hollywood Palms Theater

The Red Carpet was rolled out the Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville, Illinois this past Sunday evening March 7, 2010. It was a sell out evening as guests were treated to cocktails and appetizers before the awards. Jewelry for the host was provided by The Diamond Gallery, 304 S.Rt. 59 Suite 112, Naperville.

Fashion Police (Kristen Frederick and Kristy- Kason Brezinsky of 2K Productions) selected award goers who glammed it up for the events.

K-2 Productions Fashion Week Sarah Adamson and Kay Eller Presenters

In an effort to offer information to the community and help out with the fund raising efforts for K-2 Productions Fashion Week, Sarah Adamson and Kay Eller presented a seminar titled, “How to Work in the Movies”. Participants learned about wardrobe, make-up, film set terms and how to shine as a background actor in Chicago films and TV.

Light appetizers and beverages were provided by Catch 35 in Naperville. The event was held on September 14, 2009 in Naperville at the restaurant Catch 35.

The Red Carpet was rolled out for the movie, “Zombieland.” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson in Chicago along with hundreds of zombies. The event was held at the AMC theater on Illinois Ave, in Chicago. It was great fun as I spoke with Eisenberg about working with Woody Harrelson. He told me that he was a great mentor on set and that he did help him with his scenes. We also chatted about another of his films, “Adventureland”. Harrelson posed for photos and chatted briefly with press.

Sarah Adamson September 30, 2009

It’s Oscar Night in Naperville- The Red Carpet was rolled out for guests on Sunday, February 22, 2009 for a viewing party of the 81^st Academy Awards at a residential home in Naperville.