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An Evening of the Arts
02.26.13
An Evening with MANCINI is a must attend benefit gala in support of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County on Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Samueli Theater. Chaired by Marta Bhathal and Marsha Anderson,
An Evening with MANCINI is a musical tribute to legendary Academy Award-winning film composer Henry Mancini, best known for iconic works such as “Moon River” from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, “Days of Wine and Roses” and the jazz-idiom theme to The Pink Panther film series.
Party attendees will enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant dinner catered by Patina, and will be treated to an exciting vocal performance by two-time Grammy-nominated recording and concert artist Monica Mancini. Monica, daughter of Henry Mancini, will perform a revue of her father’s best-known works, complemented by film highlights and a live band. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Philharmonic Society and its nationally recognized Youth Music
Education Programs. The gala is generously sponsored by Mikimoto, the originator of cultured pearls since 1893.
A brief live auction will take place immediately following the dinner, featuring a limited selection of items and one-of-a-kind experiences, as well as Fund a Need that will putting much-needed instruments in Orange County schools. Offered at no charge to parents, students or schools, the Philharmonic Society’s Youth Music Education Programs have supplemented music education in Orange County for more than 50 years.
Tickets start at $1,000 for the gala. For more information, visit http://www.philharmonicsociety.org/Events/?i=533
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Spell It!
02.25.13
Fancy yourself a gifted speller? Well, here’s your chance to test your spelling skills (publicly no less) and possibly raise $1,000 for your favorite charity.
My multi talented food writing friend Dave Lieberman of OC Weekly’s Stick A Fork In It and I will be entering the $1,000 National Adult Spelling Bee Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in Long Beach. I hope to come home with $1,000 for Jack and Milly, the two students in Kenya that I’m helping put through college in Nairobi and Dave would like to hand over a check to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to support its efforts in finding a cure.
This will be my second go at this contest, and I won Spelling Bees in elementary school, so why not? And you can compete against me too.
The entry fee costs $25 or $30 at the door. As long as you’re at least 16-years-old, you’re in. The winner will receive $500, and your favorite nonprofit organization, school, or church will receive $500.
For entry form, words to study, etc. check online at Justin Rudd's National Adult Spelling Bee.
At Bay Shore Church at 5100 E. Toledo in Long Beach. See you then!
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