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Decorative Arts Society’s Annual Lecture Series
10.10.16
The Decorative Arts Society of Orange County (DARTS) will kick off its 22nd annual reception and lecture series on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Edwards Big Newport Theatre with executive director Gwen Stauffer of Lotusland in Santa Barbara. Lotusland is the former estate of Madame Ganna Walska, a celebrated opera diva who developed Lotusland into incredible gardens with extraordinarily diverse plant collections.
Lotusland has helped lead the sustainable horticulture movement in Southern California and is an important resource for globally rare plants. A breakfast buffet starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the lecture at 10 a.m.
Non-members and guests are welcome to attend for a $75 fee payable at the door.
The Decorative Arts Society is a membership group of community-minded women and men who support the organization by participating in an annual lecture series presented by nationally and internationally known experts in the field of the decorative arts, including interior and fashion, architecture and landscape design.
Their subscriptions and donations to DARTS provide funds for projects and programs which benefit women and children in Orange County.
The lecture series will continue on Nov. 8 with Suzanne Rheinstein, interior designer and owner of Hollyhock speaking about “Rooms for Today: Easy Living with Antiques.”
On Feb. 14, 2017, the series features Richard Shapiro, designer, artist and collector speaking about “Evolution of an Aesthete.”
On March 14, 2017, it’s Michael Stehr, fine artist, art historian and lecturer with “Paint with Flowers: Monet's Gardens at Giverny.”
On April 11, 2017, the finale features Cameron Silver, founder of Decades and fashion director of H Halston and the H by Halston Brand, speaking on “DECADES: A Century of Fashion.”
For more information on memberships and DARTS, visit here.
Edwards Big Newport Theatre is at 300 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.
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March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
10.10.16
Join an evening of culinary excellence at the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, Orange County on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at Vaca Terrace tower in Costa Mesa.
Lead chef Amar Santana of Vaca and Broadway and some of the most prominent chefs of Orange County will offer signature tasting masterpieces specially created for the evening and fabulous wines all to benefit March of Dimes.
Chefs include Greg Daniels of Haven Gastropub, Yvon Goetz of the Winery Restaurant and Wine bar, Steve Kling of Five Crowns and Side Door, Michael Puglisi of Electric City Butcher, Rainer Schwarz of Driftwood Kitchen, Noah von Bloom of ARC Food & Libations and Restaurant Marin, Justin Miller of Pizzeria Ortica, James Hamamori of Hamamori, Brian Huskey of Tackle Box, Niki Starr Weyler of Mesa Lounge, Rachel Klemek of Blackmarket Bakery, Michael Campbell of The Loft, Alan Greeley of The Golden Truffle, Sandro Nardone, Dee Nguyen of Break of Dawn, The Halal Guys and Capital Noodle Bar.
Guests will also enjoy a collection of vintners with great wine selections, a special dessert tasting as well as a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind travel and dining packages and more! Food, wine and beer tasting and a big board auction is from 6 to 8 p.m., dessert, evening program and live auction is from 8 to 9 p.m.
Individual tickets cost $400. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit here.
695 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
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