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1888 Center Invites Community to Nominate Orange County Laureate
09.26.18
The innovative 1888 Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to storytelling, is asking for nominations for the Orange County Laureate program. Now is the time to nominate Orange County community members who inspire you, through storytelling, community engagement, or education (art, literature, music, history, science, technology). Nominations are open until October 31st.
More information can be found at 1888.center/laureate.
The 1888 Center, located in the Historic District of Old Towne Orange, hosts a bookshop, gallery, multi-use performance space, and café serving Contra Coffee & Tea.
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Hops & Vines Charity Classic
09.25.18
The 12th Annual Hops & Vines Charity Classic will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Center Club in Costa Mesa. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the Center Club Cares fund, which has selected Orange County School of the Arts to be the 2018 featured beneficiary.
In addition to Orange County School of the Arts, other organizations to receive funds from the event include Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS and the ALS Therapy Development Institute, and the ClubCorp Employee Care Foundation
The annual event will feature more than 30 award-winning wineries and world-class craft beers, as well as mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres. Among other offerings, Executive Chef Lewis Butler will be tantalizing taste buds with a cheese and charcuterie station, a raw bar featuring Alaskan king crab, a Spanish tapas station, and scrumptious desserts.
Entertainment will include Orange County School of the Arts students who will perform around the Club during the event, including some smooth saxophone music at the entry, a jazz quartet and more.
Center Club’s signature event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Tickets can be purchased at Hops & Vines 2018 Event at $105/person.
Center Club Orange County is at 650 Town Center Drive, Garden Level in Costa Mesa.
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