To celebrate the Aero's 75th, we flash back to 1940 (the year the Aero was born!) with popcorn in vintage bags (at vintage prices!), nostalgic candy, and retro photo opportunities in the Aero's ticket booth!
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7:30PM Prize Giveaways & Introductions
At the top of the show, we'll be giving away a multitude of prizes from the Cinematheque and our fabulous sponsors, over $3,000 in total value. All ticket holders will have a chance to win prizes (with additional drawing tickets available for purchase) including dinners at Typhoon Restaurant in the Santa Monica Airport & Sadie Kitchen & Lounge, a yearlong pass to the Aero, an American Cinematheque Membership, a FANTASIA concept print on canvas and 2 Art of Walt Disney posters courtesy of David Pacheco, a limited edition 30th anniversary Disneyland poster, and tickets to Disneyland, the Pantages Theatre, and the Santa Monica History Museum, and prizes from Santa Monica businesses Mattias Fashion Funwear, Texture: A Sweater Store And More and Platino.

Witness the proclamation of January 30, 2015 as "Aero Theatre Day in Santa Monica!"

And before the film, David Pacheco, a veteran Disney Creative Director and former Disney animator, will present a brief, illustrated prologue about the making of FANTASIA.
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8:00PM Screening of Fantasia
(See description below.)

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10:00PM 75th Anniversary Reception
Join us in toasting to the Aero's 75 years with complimentary wine and Piper-Heidsieck champagne, Peet's Coffee, Godiva chocolates, Aero anniversary cookies, and party snacks fit for the Greco-Roman world of Mount Olympus as seen in FANTASIA! Pose for photos inside the iconic Aero ticket booth at the entrance to the theatre and mingle with theatergoers to discuss your favorite Aero Theatre moments from the past. Limited edition Aero Theatre 75/10 Anniversary T-shirts will be sold in the lobby.
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American Cinematheque Members received the first opportunity to purchase tickets for this event. If you would like to join as a Member to receive future benefits, please find info on Membership here. Tickets are now on sale to the general public on Fandango.com and at the Box Office.