Web series looks at British trans artists B>
Joi Productions and Plot Lost Pictures is presenting BOXX, a fictional Web drama series following two Black diasporan London based trans artists as they create a documentary about their lives.
Episode one is slated to be released March 8.
The series stars Yrsa Daley-Ward, Khaleb Brooks, Zhi Holloway and Olu Adaeze, and features Stephanie Yamson and Denver Isaac.
BOXX is on YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/UCJofqAGhGrGTUm0EudIgjqg .
Oscars viewing party at Siskel Feb. 28
The Gene Siskel Film Center ( GSFC ) of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago ( SAIC ), 164 N. State St., will host "Hollywood on State: Where You're the Star" on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Among other things, hosts Tommy Walton ( SAIC Fashion Design Department, MasterChef ) and Kate Pankone ( Project Runway ) will welcome guests to the red carpet, asking them predictions for the evening and, of course, who they are wearing.
The 88th Academy Awards HD Telecast begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ( $100 general admission or $200 VIP lounge ) can be purchased online at SiskelFilmCenter.org/hollywoodonstate2016 or 312-846-2072 .
'A Night with Oscar' Feb. 28 at Center
The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., will host the Academy Award-related event "A Night with Oscar" on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Doors will open for red-carpet arrivals at 6 p.m., and there will be bar service and a buffet. The Oscars telecast starts at 7:30 p.m.
There will be the Green Room, described as "a sparkling party for radiant red-carpet revelers." The ceremony will stream live on the big screen in the Screening Room.
Tickets and more information are at CenterOnHalsted.org/ANWO .