As the entire world shines a spotlight on Hollywood and the many glam events leading up to the glittering March 2 Academy Awards, those who live at The Residences at W Hollywood (aka RWH) are being tipped to the best local parties and celebration insights by their residents-only concierge.

This week’s “five-minute finds,” just a few clicks of the heels from home at Hollywood & Vine, the epicenter of the golden age of Hollywood, are a curated count-down of red carpet-worthy gatherings and more:

• Wednesday, February 26:  How to star in your own red-carpet worthy photo. Put your best stiletto forward with tips from Hollywood celebrity photographer Art Streiber; get inspired by taking a peek at his glamorous portfolio from last year’s Awards (thanks to Galavante for the introduction!)
• Wednesday, February 26:  Global Green fundraiser celebrating the 20th anniversary of Global Green USA is a rocking Pre-Oscar club party with live music by Moby  and top LA DJs at Avalon Hollywood, from $125, 1735 Vine Street, Hollywood
• Wednesday, February 26:  7th Annual Toscars. This BRITS IN LA live event at the Egyptian Theatre parodies the Oscars (teams have 3 weeks to create spoofs of the best feature nominees) and benefits UKares Foundation charity. Hosted by Glee’s Alex Newell, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
• Thursday, February 27:  First-ever Academy Awards  Oscar Concert:  Make “Her” “Happy” with your own red carpet moment, scoring tickets to the live concert of 2014 Oscar-nominated songs and scores featuring the composers conducting their own music performed by an 80-piece orchestra, including Her by Owen Pallett and Happy from Despicable Me 2, Thursday, February 27, 8 p.m., UCLA Royce Hall, tickets from $50
• Sunday, March 2:  W Hollywood Night of 100 Stars After Party:  Right on W Hollywood home turf (with the noise confined to the separate hotel tower), this gala black tie Awards Night premier after-event at the W Hollywood Hotel shines from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., with stars galore. Past glitterati on the scene include  Richard Dreyfuss, Jacquline Bisset, Harry Hamlin; 6250 Hollywood Blvd, enter on Argyle
• Sunday, March 2:  Keep Score & More! Okay, staying in and hosting your own bash? Help everyone keep track of who’s winning what with a printable Oscar ballot from DIY Studio founder Kelly Lanza, who hails just a few miles from Kodak Theatre (thanks to HuffPo for the cool find). Looking for what to serve your guests? Consider Wolfgang Puck’s top requested Awards Night dish at the Governor’s Ball for the past 20 years: Chi cken Pot Pie with Black Truffles

To learn more, please visit http://www.whollywoodresidence.com/penthouses.

About W Hollywood & The Residences at W Hollywood

W Hollywood & The Residences at W Hollywood is a Silver-LEED®, mixed-use development and branded property providing hotel, retail, nightlife and contemporary for-sale residences at Los Angeles’ most iconic intersection, Hollywood and Vine. The development features 305 guest rooms at the Hotel, a signature restaurant, ground-floor bars, rooftop nightclub, BLISS® Spa and retail space in a $350 million dollar development.

The Residences at W Hollywood, a free standing, full-service property of 143 W-branded Residences, offers a world-class lifestyle opportunity with W’s signature Whatever/Whenever® concierge service; cutting-edge design including contemporary finishes, lush landscaping, and artistic flair; and innovative living spaces complete with dramatic views, premiere nightlife and exclusive restaurants. The property is jointly owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, a hotel investment and operating company, and Gatehouse Capital, a Dallas-based real estate investment firm. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., W's parent company, operates the hotel and residences. For more information, call 323.469.8800 or explore www.WHollywoodResidences.com.

About PowerPlay Destination Properties
PowerPlay Destination Properties is a global destination real estate marketing and sales firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with a worldwide portfolio of luxury developments that includes projects in Australia, Hawaii, Texas, Mexico and Argentina. Since officially acquiring the listing, internationally-acclaimed sales and marketing veteran Ron Barnes formed PowerPlay Destination Properties California to lead sales initiatives at The Residences at W Hollywood. Barnes brings more than two decades of experience to this project and has previously led sales, marketing and development teams in such high-profile projects as Aspen/Snowmass Base Village, Icon Vallarta in Mexico, Peninsula Papagayo In Costa Rica and, most recently, Promontory Club, Park City, Utah. 

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