Patron + Press Party 2025
Thursday, June 19
Check in begins at 5:30PM in the Headlee Theatre inside Lakewood Center, 368 S State St.
Suggested attire:
Come inspired by your favorite animated character, film, or tv show!
5:30 PM – Headlee Mainstage, Lakewood Center
🎬 Opening Scene: Red Carpet Check-In
The doors open and your night begins!
Head to the Headlee Mainstage entrance at Lakewood Center.
Make your name tag at the Welcome Table.
Grab a glass of wine—our treat—and make your way into the theater to find your seat.
Lights, name tags, action!
5:45 PM – Inside the Headlee Theatre
🏆 The Spotlight Awards: Celebrating Our Stars
Cue the applause!
Be part of Lakewood’s first-ever Community Spotlight Awards.
Join us as we honor the brilliant schools, studios, and artists behind Animation: Script to Screen.
It’s a standing ovation moment you won’t want to miss.
6:15 PM – Lakewood Center & Renaissance Homes Pavilion Tent
🍷 Behind the Scenes: Art, Appetizers, and Animation Magic
Time to explore the exhibits!
Doors open to all of Lakewood's exhibits—get first dibs on original artwork!
Enjoy passed appetizers courtesy of Zupan’s Markets.
Sample wines, meet the artists, and expect a few surprises behind the curtain…
Think of it as the ultimate backstage pass.
7:30 PM – Final Curtain Call
🎬 Closing Credits: One Last Look
As the lights dim…
Make your final art purchases.
Say your goodbyes (until the sequel).
And head home with inspiration in your heart—and maybe a new piece of art under your arm.
The exhibits close at 8pm.
Your Last Chance to Buy Art!
Make sure you're not leaving something behind!
Buy Tickets Here!
Celebrate the launch of Animation: Script to Screen and our other Lakewood exhibits with wine, art, live awards, and behind-the-scenes magic. Tickets include appetizers, early exhibit access, and surprises all night long!