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Courage of Imagination, The Life and Legacy of Henry T. Segerstrom

05.08.15

As a tribute to the life and legacy of Henry T. Segerstrom, South Coast Plaza presents a visually stunning exhibition Courage of Imagination, on view from May 8 through May 31 in a gallery within Jewel Court.

The term, “courage of imagination” was what Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi said in reference to Henry T. Segerstrom’s drive and vision, his contributions to the culture and arts in Orange County, and for creating the world-renowned shopping destination, South Coast Plaza.

At the gallery, visitors can see the story of Henry Segerstrom’s life through vintage photographs, archival videos, and informative descriptions. There are also major sculptures on display by Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet and Joan Miró. The exhibition will also entice spectators for its visual history of Orange County, from its rural roots to becoming a thriving hub of art and commerce thanks to Segerstrom’s passion for the arts and community leadership.

Segerstrom was recognized with incredible honors including Carnegie Hall’s Medal of Excellence; the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund, presented to him by former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; a knighthood presented by His Majesty Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden; the Leadership Award of the Business Committee for the Arts; Honorary Doctorates from Western University and Whittier Law School; and the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, its highest honor.

“This exhibition came to life as a result of the outpouring of love and support by so many people from all over the world whose lives were touched by my husband,” said Elizabeth Segerstrom, in speaking about the conceptualization of the exhibition.

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Dining

Kettlebar Steam Cooking

05.07.15

Kettlebar, the Southern-infused steam kettle cooking eatery just opened at Union Market at The District in Tustin.

This is the place to find traditional Southern specialties such as seafood pan roasts, bouillabaisse, jambalaya, gumbo, clams and oysters on the half shell, etouffee and po’boys. The concept, first took off at the Oyster Bar inside Palace Station in Las Vegas and now it’s enticing diners in Orange County.

Kettlebar is already a hit at the Anaheim Packing House with its display of stainless steel steam kettles connected by steam filled pipes pumped in unison so that the food cooks rapidly and perfectly.

Favorites include the signature pan roasts, fresh seafood sautéed with brandy,cream and tomato and served with steamed rice for Southern-inspired comfort food. The Kettlebar House Pan Roast features shrimp, crab, chicken and Andouille sausage ($24). Craving gumbo? Get the Creole soup made with seafood, okra, Andouille sausage and a house-special blend of spices ($24). There’s also lobster gumbo ($22) and for those who prefer chicken, there’s a chicken gumbo ($17) as well. The po’boy sandwiches ($11) come with either blackened salmon, blackened shrimp or chicken.

Southern-inspired handcrafted cocktails can be paired perfectly with Kettlebar's offerings such as the Southern Gentleman with Rittenhouse rye whiskey Aztec chocolate bitters, orange bitters, muddled orange peel and chile; there’s also The Kettle Cup, with muddled lemon, lime, orange, Peychaud’s bitters, orange bitters, gin aperol and Carpana Antica with a float of ginger beer.

Kettlebar at Union Market is open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

2493 Park Ave #41 in Tustin. 714.258.8160.

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