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INAUGURAL MARCH OF DIMES INLAND EMPIRE SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION
11.01.18
The inaugural March of Dimes Inland Empire Signature Chefs Auction will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Vellano Country Club at Chino Hills. The much-anticipated philanthropic dining event will raise critical funds to benefit March of Dimes’ mission to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with an extraordinary tasting of Inland Empire’s most desirable cuisine, prepared and served by culinary masters from top local establishments, followed by a seated dessert program and a rousing live auction, offering an opportunity to bid on insider packages and unique experiences.
Sir Chef Bruno Serato, one of the regions most renowned chefs and humanitarians, is the owner and chef of Anaheim White House and Caterina’s Club and the Lead Chef for the event.
Serato is bringing his passion for food and helping families and children to the inaugural March of Dimes Inland Empire Signature Chefs Auction. “The carefully curated menu is created for this evening only for this exclusive audience to taste the diverse culinary talent in Inland Empire while celebrating and supporting this great cause,” says Serato.
Joining Chef Serato at the event will be: Chef Henry Gonzalez from Spaggi’s, Chef Jose Ruiz of Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, Chef George Torres of Vellano Country Club and many more.
Local top sponsors supporting March of Dimes include Presenting Sponsor: KPC Healthcare, Inc. and Silver Sponsor: Wedgwood Weddings. Table of 10 for the event are $3,500. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit signaturechefs.org/inlandempire or contact Ricki Hill at rhill@marchofdimes.org .
Vellano Country Club is at 2441 Vellano Club Drive in Chino Hills.
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Big Adventure Fest Nov. 3-4
10.31.18
Don’t miss the Big Adventure Fest – Music, Comedy, Cosplay, Gaming, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Comic-Con Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center on Nov. 3 – 4 from noon-10 p.m.
The show features a live stage with Empire of the Sun, Modest Mouse, Phantogram, Cold War Kids, Echos, Nvdes, Allie X, and Party Nails.
The comedy stage includes acts from Patton Oswalt, Jim Jefferies, Baron Vaughn, Emo Philips, Hari Knodabolu, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Natasha Leggero, Rhys Darby, Ron Funches – hosted by April Richardson & Marcella Arguello.
The dance stage includes Bonnie X Clyde, Bro Safari, Chime, Ducky, Feed Me, Luca Lush, Nitti Gritti, Party Thieves, Rusko, and What So Not.
Also featuring celebrity guests and panels, live podcasts, cosplay, comic book creators, comic-con exhibitors, video gaming, tabletop gaming and more.
Tickets cost $69.50 weekend general admission pass (plus $15.50 fee). Single day and VIP passes also available. Parking is $10.
More info: Get lineup and tickets at bigadventurefest.com
OC Fair & Event Center is at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
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