The field of finalists is set, and the winners of the 2011 AltWeekly Awards will be announced on July 22 at a late-afternoon reception during AAN’s Annual Convention in New Orleans.

For the first time, you can toast the winners and runners-up with a cocktail — and enjoy a light bite as well.

We’ll have a full team of presenters to announce the winners, and don’t be surprised if some unexpected guests decide to crash the party.

Admission to the event is limited and is not included with your convention registration. Tickets may be purchased for $25 per person by downloading the registration form here and checking the “AltWeekly Awards” box.

Tickets may be purchased by fax up until Friday, July 15. After this week, all tickets for the event must be purchased on site (if still available).