AAF Santa Barbara is stepping it up this year in a big way for the American Advertising Awards (formerly the ADDYs):

“We have a new gala location in the heart of the Funk Zone, we have upgraded your trophies and we are ready to celebrate the best of the best in the advertising industry! 

View the competition entries, create new contacts and don’t forget to strike a pose on the red carpet. Enjoy a glass of Fox wine, a variety of Firestone ales and savory appetizers from C’est Cheese before honoring the best creative the Central Coast has to offer. We will be announcing the Gold, Silver, and Bronze ADDY winners. We’ve also kept the tradition going by congratulating the Best in Show, and we encourage you to cast your vote for the People’s Choice award.

Your winning doesn’t end with the awards ceremony….Monte Carlo Casino night will begin! Try your luck at one of the poker or blackjack tables with your complimentary “$100″ in chips that is included with your gala ticket. At the end of the night, the gamblers with the most chips will recieve a gift. Join us for an evening of gaming, dancing, and fun!”