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SUMMARY:Puttin' on the Ritz with Lamppost Glitz
DESCRIPTION:Our PREMIER Event of the Season! \n\n\n\nOnline PRE-BIDDING in the Silent Auction is now open\, but only until 5:00 p.m. PDT on August 17\, 2024.   \n\n\n\nMore than 60 items to bid on! In-person bidding will resume for ticketed guests only at the event. \n\n\n\nFINAL DAYS. Advance event entry tickets are required.  Sales on the day-of or at-the-door are highly unlikely and\, if available\, will be at a higher cost.  Get yours NOW here. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend? Get raffle tickets or donate. Click HERE.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Get Your Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets\, Make a Donation\, or Bid Online in the Silent Auction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exclusive benefit evening of fun\, featuring … \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Watch 1920s era world-class\, Hollywood-style musical song and dance performances.\n\n\n\n+ Enjoy gourmet chef-inspired catered food.\n\n\n\n+ Hosted wine bar and specialty drink.\n\n\n\n+ Silent auction from local businesses.\n\n\n\n+ Opportunity drawings.\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting the BPNA’s Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project\, a community-enhancement\, preservation project benefiting residents and visitors across Long Beach. \n\n\n\nDedication Celebration for newly installed Phase 3. Honoring donors\, partners and supporters. Fundraising for upcoming Phase 4 and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 17 @ 6:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: A private\, exclusive oceanfront residence outdoor courtyard in the Bluff Park Historic District. An unforgettable home which is rarely experienced by the public.  The address will be provided to ticketed guests via email the day before. \n\n\n\nAttire: Classy casual or period appropriate. Wear flat shoes for the outdoors. \n\n\n\nAdvance tickets required: Entry given only to those on the Guest List.  At-the-door ticket sales are unlikely and subject to availability for higher cost.  Prior events have been sold out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets. Raffle Tickets. Donate. Bid Online. \n\n\n\nDo it today while there’s still time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to Get Your Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets\, Make a Donation\, or Bid Online in the Silent Auction\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe ENTERTAINED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLA FOLLIES:  With a nod to the nostalgia of MGM’s grand musicals and Hollywood’s silver screen sirens\, the LA Follies will infuse a 1920s era grandeur with the pop dance spectacle of today’s entertainment scene. World class dance performances.  \n\n\n\nAMANDA CASTRO: Her rich voice\, energetic charisma and fun personality bring music of the past back to life in a vintage\, but modern fashion. Experience the glitz and glamour of a bygone era as she sings with the dance troupe and is our Master of Ceremonies.  \n\n\n\nTHE GOODFELLAS JAZZ BAND: An upbeat vibe from experienced musicians to accompany our star-studded performers with a period sound you’re sure to remember.  Accompanying our dance company and singing icon. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe PAMPERED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKORA KROEP:  Gourmet Chef and CEO of West Coast Event Productions (WCEP). Her gourmet cuisine will bring us back to the flavors and foods enjoyed in the 1920s with flair and an elegant presentation mixed in with a modern sensitivity to the environment. For more than 30 years\, she has been catering and producing thousands of quality events. \n\n\n\nWINE & DRINK BAR:  Hosted wine bar with the BPNA’s famous “Lit Lamppost VIP Cocktail” – a tasty way to enjoy a summer evening for a great cause! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe GIVING \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHISTORIC LAMPPOST PROJECT: The 1st phase was installed in 2019. The 2nd phase was installed in 2021. The 3rd phase was newly installed along Molino Avenue a couple months ago. Funds from the event will go towards the 4th phase and beyond.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, we are BRINGING LAMPPOST HISTORY BACK.  Seeking to remove inappropriate lights and install replicas by the original manufacturer of the late-1920s ornamental lampposts to fill across the entire historic Bluff Park District. Harkening back to the long intended nostalgic streetscape charm. For more info visit the Lamppost Project page link above or click here. \n\n\n\nLONG BEACH GIVES:  The event proceeds will help us meet our Long Beach Gives goals and Matching Funds Challenge\, supporting the BPNA as part of the citywide annual online giving day culminating on Thursday\, September 19\, with a goal to raise millions of dollars for worthy organizations\, including ours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe LUCKY \n\n\n\nRAFFLE PRIZES: Enter to win a Restaurant Gift Card Extravaganza (Worth $100+) or a Personalized Name Plaque on the newly installed lampposts (Worth $1\,000+). Raffle tickets start at $20. Multiple tickets are discounted. Winners do not have to be present. A great way to support the Project even if you cannot attend — but you’ll have so much more fun if you do attend too! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION:  (UPDATE: August 15) There are more than 60 items donated from supporting local businesses\,  organizations\, and individuals to bid on.  \n\n\n\nThe Silent Auction has two phases: \n\n\n\n\nOnline Pre-Bidding: Open to the public only until Saturday\, August 17\, at 5:00 PM PDT.\n\n\n\nIn-Person Bidding: Available exclusively to ticketed guests during the event.\n\n\n\n\nTo view silent auction items or pre-bid online\, visit bluffpark.org/glitz.auction. After you sign in as a bidder\, we suggest you add your mobile phone number under the Profile icon (upper right) and mark the box to receive text notifications. \n\n\n\nNote:  Maximize your chances during the online pre-bidding phase by placing your highest bids before it closes at 5:00 PM PDT on Saturday.  The in-person bidding will resume exclusively for registered ticketed guests at the event.  Winners will be notified after the event. \n\n\n\nHaven’t gotten your event tickets yet?  Advance tickets for the event are required.  Limited entry tickets for the event can still be purchased here.  Sales on the day-of or at-the-door are highly unlikely and will be at a higher price.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe GENEROUS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDONATE: All donations are fully tax-deductible and will go to fulfill the Project‘s vision and goals. Another great way to give your much needed support even if you cannot attend. \n\n\n\nMATCHING FUNDS: Help us meet a Challenge Grant for donor matching funds and prizes in Long Beach Gives.  Double your impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe ONLINE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAN’T ATTEND?  You can still participate in the Opportunity Raffle Drawings and Silent Auction or Make a Donation. Use the Order Form below.  \n\n\n\nRAFFLE TICKETS:  Winners need not be present to win. Your chance to win a large value set of gift cards and a customized lamppost name plaque. Use the Form below to get your tickets. \n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION ONLINE PRE-BIDDING:  Winners need not be present to win. See details above and use the link here to view or start your online pre-bidding..  Use the Form below to be notified via email about the Silent Auction. Payment information will not be requested until you make your first pre-bid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe THANKFUL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORS: We are grateful to these event sponsors and supporters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROJECT SUPPORTERS: We are grateful to these additional major partners and supporters for Phase 3’s completion: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbe TICKETED \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Tickets. Raffle Tickets. Donate. Bid Online. \n\n\n\nLIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT TICKETS:  Members receive a discount.  Join or renew using the order form to get the Member rate.  \n\n\n\nRAFFLE OPPORTUNITY TICKETS:  You do not have to be present to win. Can’t attend? Use the Order Form to purchase your raffle tickets. \n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION: You do not have to be present to bid or win. Winners need not be present to win. See details above and use this link here to view or start your online pre-bidding.  Use the Form below to be notified via email about the Silent Auction. Payment information will not be requested until you make your first pre-bid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Discount $125.\n\n\n\nNon-Member $145.\n\n\n\nRaffle Starting at $20.\n\n\n\nAdvance Paid Entry Ticket Registration Required.\n\n\n\nSame Day or At-the-Door Event Ticket Sales are Unlikely and Subject to Availability at Higher Cost.\n\n\n\nOnline Pre-Bidding for Silent Auction Items: Visit bluffpark.org/glitz.auction.
URL:https://bluffpark.org/event/ritz/
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