COME CELEBRATE THE OSCARS AT THE KATE ON MARCH 12

Old Saybrook’s Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is once again rolling out the proverbial red carpet to welcome guests for its gala Oscar nominations party. The festivities will ring out with merriment on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m., and continue until the bewitching hour of midnight, and you are cordially invited to dress in your fancy best and root for your favorite movies and stars. There’s even an option for an at-home party. As always the focus will be on elegance and excitement, as the Kate honors its namesake Katharine Hepburn for her dozen Oscar nominations, four of them winners. For the Kate’s lucky 13th Annual Oscar Night Party, Fresh Salt from the sensational restaurant at Saybrook Point Resort and Marina will once again be offering a delicious array of hors d’oeuvres, followed by a spectacular selection of outstanding desserts. These will come after you have strolled the red carpet, posed for your personal award winning photos and munched on a delectable box of movie themed candy and popcorn treats. There will be ample time to preview the amazing items to bid on in the auction, purchase a raffle ticket of prizes dedicated to Kate’s greatest films, enjoy a champagne toast, and of course, experience the unique opportunity to watch the 95th Academy Awards on a giant screen. And don’t forget to take the online Oscar Ballot to vote for your favorites: perhaps Austin Butler as the King, Elvis, as best actor in a leading role, or Judd Hirsch for his supporting role in Steven Spielberg’s “baby" The Fabelmans or the bombshell Blonde, Ana De Armas as Marilyn. Other categories are animations costuming, cinematography, directing, editing, writing, makeup, music and so many more. All the while, a cash bar will offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic libations. For members, tickets are $75 ($35 is tax-deductible) and for non-members $85 ($45 is tax-deductible). Call the Kate, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook at 860-510-0453 or online www.thekate.org. For your at home celebration Oscar Night Party in a Box for two, with gourmet treats from Pasta Vita, Fromage Fine Foods and Coffees and Pursuit of Pastry, order while supplies last until March 3rd and pick up on Saturday, March 11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cost of the box is $100 ($26 is tax-deductible). The box also entitles you to take part in the online Oscar Ballot game, bid on the online auction and buy a ticket for Kate’s greatest film Oscar raffle. Get your party shoes ready to dance down the red carpet as the Kate celebrates its favorite daughter in true Hollywood style.