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Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy enter the party mood. Brandon T. Jackson MUSIC FOR FILM BRUNCHWhere: Eveleigh RestaurantWho's expected: Quincy Johnson, "The Artist" composer and Oscar nominee Ludovic Bource along with other key people from the Composer's GuildWhy you won't want to miss it: This is actually the inaugural brunch that remembers film's musical virtuosos, succumbed addition to WME, with a large roster of composers in the stable.ICG PUBLICISTS Honours LUNCHEONWhere: Beverly Hilton HotelWho's expected: The very best publicity mavens, including honoree Arlene LudwigWhy you won't want to miss it: Lots of movie-star wattage is going to be available, from Julie Andrews and Jodie Promote to Gary Oldman, Missi Pyle and Max von Sydow, all stars who know that it's the publicists who assisted make sure they are into big names.MMPA STUDENT FILMMAKERS SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEONWhere: Sofitel HotelWho's expected: Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer along with other mentor-minded typesWhy you won't want to miss it: This annual giving of scholarship grants to up-and-coming filmmakers always draws top Tinseltown gamers, who mix eating lunch with encouraging the those who win from the Multicultural Movie Assn.'s to achieve for that 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 won't want to miss it: It is a room full of the very effective women within the biz, and every one has champagne within their hands and therefore 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 Why you won't want to miss it: Any Brit by having an Oscar nom, along with a couple of without, is going to be only at that cocktail pour.WARNER BROS. PRE-OSCAR PARTYWhere: Soho HouseWho's expected: WB's nomineesWhy you won't want to miss it: Viewing city and also 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 won't want to miss it: "The Attention on Black salute recognizes influential African-People in america who've assisted to shape black experience of the films,Inch states Duran Brown from the Kartel Co., who produced the honours this year together with its client Anheuser-Busch. Plus, there is a four-course meal and music by Leela James and Goapele.VANITY FAIR AND RICHARD MILLE TOASTS MARTIN SCORSESE And Also The FILM FOUNDATIONWhere: Hotel Bel-AirWho's expected: Honoree Martin Scorsese and the friendsWhy you won't want to miss it: The fete props up Film Foundation, devoted to protecting movies which are disintegrating while you sip your cocktail. Plus individuals swans and also the beautifully refurbished hotel.CAA'S BRYAN LOURD PARTYWhere: Lourd's Bel-Air manseWho's expected: Hollywood's A-list stars symbolized by CAA, in addition to studio heads along with other energy playersWhy you won't want to miss it: Lourd's top rainmaker George Clooney will certainly stay in with girlfriend Stacy Keibler.UTA'S JIM BERKUS PARTYWhere: Berkus' BevHills abodeWho's expected: UTA's Oscar nominees, including Kristen Wiig, in addition to top executives, managers along with other notablesWhy you won't want to miss it: Wiig might just take along some rowdy "Bridesmaids" gals to spice up the party. Plus, guitarist Nick Valensi in the Strokes is playing DJ for that evening.WME'S ARI EMANUEL PARTYWhere: Emanuel's Brentwood estateWho's expected: Recently signed client Jean Dujardin, together with WME's other nominees, including Octavia Spencer, Rooney Mara, Martin Scorsese, Jonah Hill, Aaron Sorkin and Steve ZaillianWhy you won't want to miss it: A lot of high-powered Hollywood types that you might would like to stay there through the night and merely watch the scene pass at that one.second ANNUAL SHORTS AWARDSWhere: Soho HouseWho's expected: All of the Oscar nominees for brief photos, including live action, animated and docsWhy you won't want to miss it: Where else are you able to see people like John Lasseter be honored alongside Melissa Leo (as happened this past year). Plus, the show does not start until 9 p.m.Go back to the Oscar's Large Weekend >> Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com