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Laura’s House 25th Anniversary Gala

09.05.19

Join Laura’s House 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating 25 years of service to the community on Saturday, September 7.

Laura’s House is celebrating 25 years of serving victims of domestic violence in Orange County and beyond with the tools, services and support needed to live healthy, independent, and violence-free lives.

The gala will kick-off at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. This year, Laura’s House will honor Laura Khouri, president and Michael K. Hayde, CEO of Western National Group with its 2019 Crystal Heart Award for their contributions and integral support to the nonprofit’s programs and services.

The dress code is black tie/cocktail attire and valet parking is offered to guests.

Tickets are available at Laurashouse.org.

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FANTasy: The Mona Lee Nesseth Fan Collection

09.04.19

Join the Women of Chapman on Friday, Sept. 6 for opening night celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. of The Mona Lee Nesseth Fan Collection at FIDM Irvine Campus Gallery. FANtasy is a celebration of outstanding examples of fan makers’ art spanning three centuries.

Recently gifted to the FIDM Museum by Fashion Council member and renowned gemologist Mona Lee Nesseth, this remarkable collection of masterworks spans the golden age of fan creativity. Famed designers – Gustave Beer, Jeanne Paquin, Paul Iribe, Adolphe Thomasse, and Gustave Lasellaz – incorporated precious metals and jewels, delicate handmade lace, fine painting, and intricately carved horn, ivory, and mother-of-pearl into these miniature works of genius.

The Mona Lee Nesseth Fan Collection is open free to the public from September 6 to June 11, 2020 at the FIDM Irvine Campus Gallery.

RSVP mranson@FIDMmuseum.org

17590 Gillette Ave in Irvine. 949.851.6200 for an appointment.

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