French actor Gilles Marini and wife Carole Marini attend Debbie Durkin's Ecoluxe Oscars Luxury Lounge at The Beverly Hilton on March 25, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo courtesy of Durkin Entertainment)

Leading up to the Academy Awards every year, Los Angeles County becomes a particularly busy place to be. Leading up to the Academy Awards every year, Los Angeles County becomes a particularly busy place to be.

Before the ceremony takes over Hollywood on Sunday, veteran producer Before the ceremony takes over Hollywood on Sunday, veteran producer

Debbie Durkin will host her 17th annual Ecoluxe pre-Oscars luncheon and "luxury lounge" at The Beverly Hilton on Friday. Debbie Durkin will host her 17th annual Ecoluxe pre-Oscars luncheon and "luxury lounge" at The Beverly Hilton on Friday.

Hilton's executive chef will curate and serve a five-star luncheon for foodies to enjoy Hilton's executive chef will curate and serve a five-star luncheon for foodies to enjoy

while the event raises awareness for Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, the event's nonprofit partner. while the event raises awareness for Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue, the event's nonprofit partner.

"Pawscar Lounge" is another feature coming to the luxury lounge, hosted by Dogue magazine and Mary Haber Pets "Pawscar Lounge" is another feature coming to the luxury lounge, hosted by Dogue magazine and Mary Haber Pets