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All photos courtesy of the Art Theatre.<\/em><\/p>\n A red carpet, mock limousines, local Long Beach celebrities and rowdy paparazzi will line Long Beach\u2019s Retro Row this Sunday during Art Theatre\u2019s fifth annual Oscars fundraising event.<\/p>\n A live telecast of the Oscars will screen on the Art Theatre\u2019s new digital projection system, as guests enjoy wine and appetizers. Onsite balloting will be hosted by Ronald Nelson, executive director of the Long Beach Museum of Art, and Richard Lewis, board member of the Art Theatre, between each televised award presentation. Guests will test just how film-savvy they are for the opportunity to go home with prizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n The dazzle and elegance of the Oscars will lend itself to black-tie dress, though it is not required.\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s something exciting about everybody getting dressed up for the Oscars,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cA large group of people that also love film, watching the awards together on the big screen.\u201d<\/p>\n This year, Lewis expects the 350-seat theater to be at capacity because of the common history between both establishments in honoring cinematic excellence. The Art Theatre is the longest running single screen theater in Long Beach and, now, it\u2019s the only one.<\/p>\n The February 28 event will take place from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and\u00a0is open to the public through advanced registration and a membership purchase.<\/p>\n \u201cBy attending the Oscar party and becoming a member, guests are making a choice to support independent and local art. The Art Theatre is the last of its kind, and since the 1920s has been dedicated to showcasing and supporting the arts right here in Long Beach,\u201d Jan Robert van Dijs, president of the Art Theatre non-profit, said in a statement.<\/p>\n Funds collected during the event will be used toward maintaining the Art Theatre, paying off the brand new digital projector and continuing to offer unique programming for members and guests, Lewis said.<\/p>\n \u201cOur Oscars event is really our way of saying thank you to members for their support,\u201d he said. \u201cWe use it as an opportunity to say thank you to our members and also its a great time to have people become new members or renew their membership to the Art Theatre.\u201d<\/p>\n The Art Theatre fundraiser can be followed on social media using the hashtag #arttheatrelb. Individuals interested in purchasing tickets must do so by February 26 at http:\/\/arttheatre.eventbrite.com<\/a> or by email at membersoftheart@gmail.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Current member<\/strong>: complimentary\u2014members who have donated in the past 12 months will receive one seat at the \u201cOscar\u201d party. Tickets must be claimed by 6:00PM the day of the event.<\/p>\n Bronze membership<\/strong>: $25\u2014one admission, plus free drink voucher and a yearly subscription to the Art Theatre\u2019s film program.<\/p>\n Silver membership<\/strong>: $50\u2014two admissions, plus two free drink vouchers and a yearly subscription to the Art Theatre\u2019s film program. Silver members will gain access to \u201cmembers only\u201d special screenings and regularly receive various benefits. In addition, they will snag four free passes, valued at $44, to any Art Theatre sponsored \u201c@11 Film Series.\u201d<\/p>\n Gold membership<\/strong>: $100\u2014four admissions, plus four drink vouchers and a yearly subscription to the Art Theatre. Additionally, the name of gold members will be placed on the donor panel displayed in the Art Theatre lobby. Members will also gain free unlimited access and admissions to \u201c@11 Film Series\u201d and \u201cmembers only\u201d screenings sponsored by the Art Theatre, along with receiving various regular benefits.<\/p>\n The Art Theatre is located at.\u00a0<\/em>Valet services will be available. 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