OROVILLE – The stars will be out early Friday as the Oroville Downtown Business Association hosts an evening in Hollywood for its August First Friday event.
During event, which runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to take a walk through the historic downtown district and visit local business that will be transformed into sets and scenes from some of Tinseltown’s most iconic movies.
“This ODBA First Friday event is a business and community favorite,” said Heather Johnson, an ODBA member. “Fourteen movies will represented this year. So much creativity goes into this event. I can’t wait to see what stores and restaurants come up with!”
Joining the fun will be four Hollywood legends – Marilyn Monroe, Carmen Miranda, Clara Bow and Audrey Hepburn – who will be strolling the streets and available for selfies with fans.
“The impersonators of these classic Hollywood stars are members of the Birdcage Theatre and general community,” said Danny Ballard, local historian and impersonator organizer. “It’s going to add to everyone’s fun to meet them on the sidewalk and in the stores.”
Kusel’s Big Store will be serving up “Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ while TinyHinies and Ruby’s Boutique will be stepping into the wonderful world of Disney with “Lilo and Stitch” and “Beauty and The Beast,” respectively. The dinosaurs will be roaming Red Fly where the event theme is “Jurassic Park” and it’s “Drop Dead Fred” at Bird Street Vendors. Visitors to Gallery Interiors will be in the pink as the step into the movie “Barbie.” Attendees can follow the Yellow Brick to the “Wizard of Oz” at Lunatic Fringe and take a step “Back to the Future” at Erin Lacky Photography. In line with it’s Italian vibe, VillaVino Wine Bar will be paying tribute to “The Godfather” while Victoria Rose Salon will be giving a nod to the “SpongeBob SquarePants” movie. The name of the game will be intrigue and action at the Grey Nurse and Provisions where “Casino Royale” and Top Gun: Maverick” will be the featured films. Lowla’s Boutique will be welcoming guests into the singing and dancing world of “Grease.” For movie buffs, the Farmhouse Cottage will be hosting Oscar Night Trivia and awarding “Oscar trophies.”
The Hollywood First Friday also offers the chance to win a raffle for a $50 ODBA gift card and a State Theatre popcorn bucket full of goodies. Every $10 spent at one of the downtown stores during the event earns one raffle ticket. To collect tickets and enter the raffle just bring receipts to the ODBA booth at the corner of Myers and Bird streets.
Historic Movie Walking Tour
There’s more Hollywood fun to be had on Saturday when Ballard leads a walking tour of the various locations films including “The Klansman” and “The Siege at Ruby Ridge” were shot in Oroville. Among other highlights, the tour will also include stops at what was once Oroville’s own movie studio, United States Film Company, and the salon where Olivia de Havilland had her hair done during the filming of the 1938 action film “The Adventures of Robin Hood.”
“The walking tours are a great opportunity to learn about town’s history and culture,” said Ballard. “It’s also a way to get updated on current events and projects underway downtown. There’s always something new to go along with the old.”
The historic walking tours start in front of the Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers, at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and are free.
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