We are getting so excited about the premiere gala of Orange County, the JDRF OC's annual Dream Gala “Let's Misbehave!” on Saturday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. They’ve just added more spectacular live auction items, and even if you can’t make it, JDRF is offering proxy bidding. Just call the JDRF office at 949.553.0363 to register.
The evening features a Speakeasy theme, a hosted cocktail reception, collectible wine and silent auction, dinner, live auction and Fund a Cure. Our live auction members and honorees have been working hard to secure some amazing packages for this year’s Gala auction.
Here is a little teaser of just a few things you can expect to see:
- Two VIP tickets to Jimmy Kimmel Live! FMV- Priceless
- A Tour of the Nolet Distillery in Holland , home of Ketel One Vodka and Nolet’s Finest Gin, plus three night stay in a beautiful Amsterdam Hotel. FMV-$2,900. (Pictured above.)
- A Vertical Tour of Chateau Latour—FMV $4,100
- A stay for two at Château Rauzan-Ségla in France as a guest of Chanel, with gourmet meals and wine, and a stay at Le Bristol Hotel in Paris – FMV- Priceless
- Tasting menu and dining experience for up to six at Selanne Steak Tavern’s Chef Table in “Teemu’s Room,” with signed Anaheim Ducks game jersey, and 6 game pucks for each guest and meet and greet with Selanne. FMV-Priceless.
- Harry Winston watch. A woman’s Avenue Traffic Timepiece, with diamonds and white mother of pear dial. FMV - $33,100.
- Meet Golf Legend Arnold Palmer at Tradition Golf Club at La Quinta. Three players will join with either Carl Nolet or Bill Eldien of Nolet Spirits, USA for a round of golf and meet and greet with Arnold Palmer after.
- Two runway tickets to the upcoming Versace Milan Fall Fashion Week show. FMV- Priceless.
- Spanish Culinary Art Experience. Sapphire Culinary Group will create modern global gourmet cuisine and wine for 40 guests with live music. FMV – Priceless.
- Sine Qua Non Boxed Set, containing one magnum and three 750’s of Next of Kyn. FMV-$4,000.
- Men’s Watch and New York Film Fest. A trip for two including first class airfare from LA to NY, three night stay at the Park Hyatt Hotel, attendance to the New York Film Festival and Opening Night Party in October, as well as a New York Film Festival As presenting sponsors of this fall festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Stainless Steel Watch. FMV-$20,000.
- “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” Premier on Nov. 17 at the NOKIA Theater/LA Live. Also includes two tickets to the after party with the cast and crew. FMV-$500.
- Jet Away to Wine Country. Take a private jet from LAX to Napa Valley for an overnight trip for 10, or day trip for 15. The package includes a $260 gift certificate at Brix Restaurant at Kelleher Family Ranch. FMV-$17,750.
It's not too late to purchase tickets! Call JDRF office at 949.553.0363, or email at dmogilski@jdrf.org.
'Draft Day' Movie Premiere at Big Newport
Join cast and crew of “Draft Day” starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner for an exclusive screening and the film's West Coast debut on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m at Big Newport Theater.
General admission tickets cost $25 per person, and the screening will benefit the Foundation for the Undefeated, formerly Irrelevant Week, which champions stories of perseverance in sports to inspire greatness in others.
Costner will walk the red carpet prior to the screening, and Ivan Reitman, the film's director, will introduce the film.
Following the film, All-Access Pass holders can attend a private party at the Newport Beach Civic Center benefitting the Foundation for the Undefeated starting at 9 p.m.
Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and dancing and will receive gift bags that include a $20 Uber gift card. All-Access Passes cost $175 and include admission to the screening and the after party.
The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. for red carpet arrivals and ends at 11 p.m. You can purchase tickets here.
Big Newport Theater at 300 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
After party for All-Access Pass holders will be held at the Newport Civic Center at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.
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