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A MOTHER'S STORY MOTHER-DAUGHTER MANHATTAN TRIP OCMA'S ART OF DINING CELEBRATES 30!

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Let's Celebrate Mothers!

MAY 2017

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t is time to celebrate mothers, as Mother's Day on May14th is the day set aside to do so. My mother passed on 12 years ago, and I cherish all the wonderful, loving memories she gave me throughout my life. Our Mother's Day story in this issue features Isabelle Villaseñor, whose mother demonstrated unconditional love her entire life and gave her the example to raise her own two daughters. And, it doesn't stop there, as she continues to nurture her seven grandchildren.

Our Mother's Day theme is also featured in our travel story, as writer and New York City native Andrea Poe makes a visit with her mother and daughter to the neighborhood she grew up in on the southern tip of Manhattan, which locals now refer to as "the 'new' New York." Suzette Zara, our culinary expert, suggests making mother luscious lemon and strawberry cheesefakes (vegan and gluten-free), and Parting Thoughts columnist Deirdre Michalski gives us a brief history of how other countries celebrate mothers and how her family pampers her on that special day.

Two Newport Beach nonprofit events are celebrating 30 years this spring. Sam Goldstein launched the Orange County Museum of Art's "Art of Dining" culinary extravaganza in 1987, attracting world-renowned chefs from the start. When the event expanded to honor iconic visual artists and arts patrons, it featured the best of the best in those fields.

That same year, cancer survivor Sandy Sewell founded Circle 1000, a group of women committed to raising funds for the Hoag Family Cancer Center through its annual Founders' Celebration Brunch. Celebrity speakers have included the late First Lady Nancy Reagan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller, and many more.

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And, speaking of raising funds for cancer research, our story about Ken Ketner's support of the "Let's Be Frank about Cancer" fundraiser in honor of his friend, Frank Di Bella, is heartwarming. Di Bella faced a life-threatening battle with cancer before he found Dr. Sumanta Pal at City of Hope, who saved his life.

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Parting Thoughts

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Isabelle VillaseĂąor and daughters' McDonald's journey

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Orange County Museum of Art's 30-year "Art of Dining"

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Table for 10's Culinary Extravaganza Delivers!

Table for 10, orchestrated by KM Productions for deserving nonprofits, held its 11th annual culinary extravaganza for a soldout crowd of 350 gourmands at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point. More than $300,000 was divided between Vocational Visions and The Teen Project. PHOTOGRAPHY BOB HODSON, TONY LATTIMORE

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Good Times

Laguna Art Museum's 35th Annual Art Auction

Laguna Art Museum's popular art auction, themed "California Cool," drew 350 art lovers to enjoy, purchase and bid on the works of more than 100 California artists. Together with a silent and Bonhams-orchestrated live auction, as well as a Fund-ANeed campaign benefiting LAM's K-12 children's education programs, proceeds reached $366,000.

LAM Deputy Director Genny Boccardo-Dubey Deborah Engle, Aaron Bastian of Bonhams, LAM with artists Andy Moses and Kelly Berg Director of Special Events Sarah Strozza

Joe and Jane Hanauer, LAM Executive Director Dr. Malcolm Warner

LAM Curator of Education Marinta Skupin and Laguna Beach High School Art Department Chair Art Auction Co-Chair Sara Heechen and Bridget Beaudry Porter committee member Karen Morally

Guests perusing the art and enjoying the delicious cuisine

'Fiddlin' Around in Ragtime'

The Hutchins Consort featured The G Burns Jug Band in a performance featuring ragtime favorites at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, where 107 Hutchins' supporters gathered for dinner and an auction. The $41,000 netted supports the octet, who perform on violins designed and built by Dr. Carleen Hutchins. PHOTOGRAPHY ANN CHATILLON

The G Burns Jug Band

David and Darrellyn Melilli, John and Fran Applegate Elizabeth and John Stahr

Cameron and Catherine Emmi, Pilar Wayne, Gary Raehn

Susan Beechner and Philharmonic Society of Orange County's President/Artistic Director Board member Sharon McNalley, Charlene Prager, Board President Barbara Woods John Magnum

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Olive Crest's St. Paddy's Day Celebration Shines!

Olive Crest's St. Paddy's Day Celebration rocked the house on March 17th at Newport Beach Country Club, with a sold-out crowd of 336 eager to celebrate the Irish holiday. The festive affair showcased an Irish band, whiskey sampling, and fun prizes and auction items, helping raise $200,000 for Project Independence.

Joe Lewis and event committee Tanetha and Greg Holley, dressed in Olive Crest CEO Donald Verleur and Roshaunda Crain, former Olive Crest youth his wife Hillary and recipient of the Shining Star Award member Kristen Breen Irish green and three leaf clovers

Honorary Chair and former LA Rams great Olive Crest Founders Dr. Donald and Lois Verleur, Food Vince Ferragamo with Malcolm Bailey, who won Natalie and Todd Pickup, Event Chair Carrie Brock for Less President Bryan Kaltenbach and his wife Mary Ferragamo's autographed football

Mike and Lori Feeney, Dennis and Lorraine Bader. Olive Crest Director of Development Tim Bauer Members of Cillian's Bridge Irish band Lori and Lorraine are Olive Crest Trustees and past with Board of Trustees President, OC Region, entertaining during the cocktail reception gala chairs Steve Bernardy

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Good Times

OCSA's 30th Anniversary Gala Dazzles!

"Enter a World of Pure Imagination…Expect the Unexpected" was Orange County School of the Arts' theme for its 30th Anniversary Gala at Hotel Irvine, and the 200 students who entertained delivered! It was a thrill-packed evening, with net proceeds reaching a cool $1 million. Emeritus Board members were the honorees.

Anna Stylianides, Dr. Mohamed El-Erian and their daughter and OCSA student Samia El-Erian.

OCSA Founder and Executive Director Ralph Dr. El-Erian generously matched $250,000 of Opacic, right, with his wife Sherry Opacic. Ralph the funds raised during Fund-A-Dream to raise was wearing tennis shoes that an OCSA student scholarship monies for the school's economically artfully decorated for the 30th anniversary. disadvantaged students.

Sydney Dardis, a senior in OCSA's Classical Voice Conservatory, wowed guests with her selections from Donizetti and a futuristic piece from " The Fifth Element"

Margaret Webb, Ralph Opacic, and Lew Webb, Janet and Walkie Ray. Walkie who was honored as a Russell and Patti Stern. Russell was honored as an who was honored as an Emeritus Board member. member of the OCSA Foundation's Emeritus Board. Emeritus Board member.

More than 200 students enthralled the 650 guests at OCSA's 30th Anniversary Gala with an Julia and Ambassador George Argyros. Julia was Emeritus Board honorees Judy Sabbagh and original piece titled "We are OCSA" Carol Green honored as an Emeritus Board member.

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American Ballet Theatre's World Premiere of "Whipped Cream" at Segerstrom Center

ABT premiered its whimsical ballet, "Whipped Cream," choreographed by Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky with marvelous sets and costumes by pop-surrealist Mark Ryden, at Segerstrom Hall to delighted packed houses. The post-performance party at South Coast Plaza's Jewel Court wowed the taste buds with its out-of-this-world desserts. PHOTOGRAPHY DOUG GIFFORD

ABT's Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky, Set and Costume Designer Mark Ryden, South Coast Plaza Managing Partner Elizabeth Segerstrom, South Dazzling dessert buffet at South Coast Plaza's Jewel Court/Photo: Ryan Coast Plaza Executive Director of Marketing Debra Gunn Downing, SCFTA Executive Vice President Judith Morr, ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie Miller, Courtesy of South Coast Plaza

ABT ballerinas, Stella Abrera and GIllian Murphy, Marlisa Shriver and television and film director SCFTA President Terry Dwyer with his daughter performed Princess Tea Flower in the "Whipped and producer and television dance competition Clare and wife Amy Cream" world premiere judge Nigel Lythgoe

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KUDOS TO STEVE CHURM! FivePoint Holdings’ Chief Communcations Officer Steve Churm carried on the vision of his mother Carolyn Churm, who co-founded the Irvine-based nonprofit Human Options in the fight against domestic violence. Steve, active in Human Options’ Men in Motion Campaign and its current leader, has helped raise funds for prevention programs in local high schools since its inception in 2004. He was recently honored, along with 30 other business leadHenry Segerstrom’s son and South Coast Plaza Partner Anton Segerstrom, Renée Fleming, Elizabeth Segerstrom/Photo: Patrick Mullan by Jared Siskin

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HENRY SEGERSTROM DOCUMENTARY GOES COASTAL In homage to visionary philanthropist and retailing legend Henry Segerstrom, the documentary film, “Henry Segerstrom: Imagining the Future,” was premiered for an impressive cadre of 300 guests at the Directors Guild of America’s New York Theater recently. Following the private screening, Cartier pages ushered guests to a champagne dinner at the Weill Terrace Room, Carnegie Hall, with featured remarks by Macy’s Inc. Chairman and CEO Terry J. Lundgren and a performance by world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming. The décor featured dramatic bouquets of white orchids and a chocolate sculpture of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, featuring Richard Serra’s “Connector” sculpture. Segerstrom’s widow Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Segerstrom family, South Coast Plaza, Carnegie Hall, WNET and PBS SoCal were presenters of the film, which is a PBS SoCal production, orchestrated by Executive Producer Maria Hall-Brown.

CHERYL BOONE ISAACS MAKES ORANGE COUNTY APPEARANCE Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture

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Three new exhibitions have opened at the Hilbert Museum of

filmmaker’s luncheon at Big Canyon Country Club, where more than

California Art at Chapman University, and they will be on display through

100 members gathered to hear her speak. Chapman University’s Dodge

September 23, 2017. The “Out of the West” exhibit features paintings

College of Film and Media Arts Dean Bob Bassett was the moderator.

by 20 prominent California artists, whose works were exhibited in art

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Fight Cancer NEWPORT BEACH BUSINESSMAN KEN KETNER TALKS ABOUT HIS SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH THROUGH HIS FRIEND FRANK DI BELLA

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efining moments in one’s life can come at any time. For Ken Ketner, a long-time Newport Beach resident and businessman, his

defining moment began years ago when he was a young child.

“I suffered a debilitating bone disease and my parents had limited resources, so they turned to Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles for help.

The care I got was beyond what words could describe,” Ketner says.

Ketner was named Easter Seal Child of the Year and became a spokesman for the organization at a very young age. He recalls that

Charlotte and Robert Stone (City of Hope President/CEO), His Excellency Milan Panic and Alexandra Novak

was his first effort trying to give something back for the kindness that was shown to him in a time of need.

It was in the late 1990s when Ketner met Frank Di Bella, an accomplished CPA. Di Bella had lost his kidney to cancer in 1994.

“I was impressed with Frank’s personal passion for helping others and especially his commitment to the Muscular Dystrophy Association,” Ketner says. “He organized a special event every year that helped raise money for the nonprofit for more than 20 years.”

In 2011, Di Bella faced a life-threatening battle. His cancer had returned with a vengeance. Given a diagnosis of only a few months to live by local doctors, Frank turned to the City of Hope because of their experience in developing powerful cancer treatments that saves lives.

That decision saved his life, and Di Bella’s passion for helping others was refocused. That resulted in the founding of the “Let’s be Frank about Cancer” fundraiser, and, with the help of friends like Ketner, has raised more than $4 million for the City of Hope.

When Frank asked for my help, it was an easy yes," says Ketner, whose wife Cheri, a successful realtor in Newport Beach, also became a willing "Let's Be Frank About Cancer" committee member.

“When Frank asked for my help, it was an easy yes,” says Ken Ketner, whose wife Cheri, a successful realtor in Newport Beach, also became a willing “Let’s Be Frank About Cancer” committee member.

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Ken Ketner, Frank Di Bella Committee holding gigantic check showing the benefit's $691,931 proceeds to Dr. Sumanta Pal and his cancer research at City of Hope

Ken and Cher

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The money is sorely needed, and the statistics are staggering.

According to the American Cancer Institute, the number of people living beyond a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024. Also, in 2014, an estimated 15,780 children and adolescents, ages 0 to 19, were diagnosed with cancer and 1,960 died of the disease.

Inspired by Sinatra’s famous song “Fly Me To The Moon,” this year’s gala, “Fly Me To A Cure,” was successfully attended by more than 400 guests. The evening was a celebration of life, of giving back, and of new discoveries. During the evening, His Excellency Milan Panic, former Prime Minister of Yugoslavia, was honored for his $1 million gift to the City of Hope. Likewise, Dr. Sumanta “Monty” Pal, Assistant

Event Founder and Chair Frank Di Bella, City of Hope's Dr. Sumanta Pal

Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Ketner perfectly summed up the spirit of the evening and its

Research and Co-Director, Kidney Cancer Program, was recognized for his role in saving DiBella’s life and for his contributions at the Milan

mission by saying: “Our community is very committed and generous to nonprofits,

Panic Laboratory for Molecular Medicine at the City of Hope.

The committee members joyfully gathered at the end of the eve-

and we know all of these organizations could use more help.” He went

ning behind a huge check for $691,931, made payable to Dr. Pal for

on to say, “I wish the entire community had been present to witness

cancer research at the City of Hope. The final fundraising efforts

the success and passion that this year’s event created. I believe that

raised more than $713,000 that night.

if people in our community witnessed the energy in that room, next

Major sponsors for the gala included His Excellency Milan Panic,

year’s event would be overwhelming.”

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Entertainment Tonight correspondent and co-host of the breakout reality hit, “Small Town Big Deal,” was mistress of ceremonies for the evening.

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A Mother's Story

THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISABELLE VILLASEÑOR AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS INCLUDES OWNING AND OPERATING SEVEN MCDONALD'S

“T

hey are my best friends, and they are

“Every morning we have a group chat,”

a challenge. In 18 months, however, she

just so much fun,” Isabelle Villaseñor

Lisa says. “We communicate by phone, text

increased sales 121%, eventually moving on

says about her two daughters Jenny Briones

and email around 50 times a day.” Jenny

to build stores in Cypress and Norwalk, two

and Lisa De Bono, who together own and

chimes in, “It’s a good thing our husbands

stores at John Wayne Airport and purchase

operate seven McDonald’s.

grew up with us, so they understand.”

two stores in Lake Forest. She also bought

It turns out that Isabelle was introduced to

and sold two stores in Cerritos along the way.

McDonalds in 1967, when at age 21 she mar-

“They are my best friends, and they are just so much fun,” Isabelle Villaseñor says about her two daughters Jenny Briones and Lisa De Bono.

ried Pat Smith, who with his parents even-

DAUGHTERS JOIN BUSINESS

tually owned and operated stores in Artesia

Isabelle

and San Clemente. After Dolorys and Jack

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how

her

daughters

became part of the family business:

Smith passed away by 1976, Pat and Isabelle

“The girls helped me with local marketing

opened a store in San Juan Capistrano, later

events early on–Lisa even dressed as an

selling it before an amicable divorce in 1981.

Easter Bunny one year handing out treats to

Pat sold the San Clemente store and got

the little ones. From the time they were 16,

out of the business and Isabelle bought the

they worked in the stores during Christmas

original store in Artesia in 1981. She was a

and summer vacations as part of the crew,

woman in the business when there were

with the same training and wages as every-

very few women owners, and she had not

one else. It was very important to me for

been involved in running the business, as

them to have a valuable work ethic.”

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Isabelle says that when the girls started

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1. Magdalena Villaseñor with her daughter Isabelle 2. Magnalena and Jesus Villaseñor 3. Isabelle with her daughters Lisa, left, and Jenny in 1978

7. Lake Forest reopening in 2010 with Ronald McDonald and grandchildren Anthony, Joshua, Sara, Jake and Michael

5. 1968 in Artesia when John and Dolorys Smith opened their first McDonald's

4. Jenny and Lisa with their mother Isabelle at the ribbon cutting for the regrand opening of McDonald's in Artesia in 1981

6. Isabelle, second from right, at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards of Excellence gala in 2001 with her mother Magdalena, and her daughters, Jenny, left, and Lisa, right

8. Working at one of the Lake Forest McDonald's in the summer of 2016 are grandsons Anthony De Bono, left, and Jake Briones

talking about the possibility of joining the

with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature

Paul De Bono, who is a private investi-

business, she made it very clear that they

with an emphasis in Business Administration,

gator with Argus West Investigations. As

needed to give 150%, and, if they changed

she accepted a position in Los Angeles as a

to children, Jenny and Aaron have three­–

their minds, there was no second chance.

literary agent’s assistant at Ken Sherman &

Jake, 17, Michael, 14, and Sara, 11, and Lisa

Associates, where she interned in college. A

and Paul are proud parents to Anthony, 18,

few years later, however, she found she was

and Joshua, 16.

However, there was one more hurtle before the girls could even consider the possibility.

“Our mother always insisted on an education first,” Jenny says.

Isabelle suggested they minor in business to prepare them for whatever field they

more inspired by “McDonald’s talk” with her mother and changed course to begin her journey with the brand.

Addressing family dynamics, Lisa says: “Years ago the three of us agreed not to discuss business at the table, but, now

Both daughters graduated from the

we talk about it. Our kids give us plenty of

chose to enter–something she continues to

McDonald’s

Development

feedback. When the grandchildren turn 16,

recommend to her grandchildren.

Program, as well as from Hamburger

they work in the business. McDonald’s is

University,

So, off to college the girls went, with Jenny

Management

the

the perfect first job. You learn the basics

opting for USC, where in 1994, she graduated

McDonald’s Next Generation Program to

before

completing

of business, from customer service to the

with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.

become owner operators.

bottom line, as well as simple practices like

“For as long as I could remember, I wanted

Lisa and Jenny both married their Mater

to be a McDonald’s owner operator,” Jenny

Dei High School sweethearts–Jenny to

“It’s great training for life,” Jenny adds.

says. “It was evident early on I had ketchup

Aaron Briones, who is the business’s

With her two daughters and son-in-law in

in my veins,” she jokes.

Director of Operations (he started work-

the business, Isabelle is happy to have three

ing at McDonalds at age 16), and Lisa to

and four sets of eyes and ears.

Following Lisa’s graduation from UCLA

teamwork and responsibility.”

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A MOTHER’S STORY (CON TI N U ED)

she Jenny made for her mother when 1993 ge, colle in was

”The best part is that I don’t have to explain my vision and my business philos-

De Bono, Isabelle Villaseñor, Joshua, Paul, Lisa and Anthony , Michael and Aaron Briones Sara y, Jake , Jenn

into her early 80's. She passed on in 2014, long after her father passed in 1994.

PRESENT DAY

The family spends time at Lake Arrowhead,

“My mother was the lovely combination

where they have a cabin, and last year,

of beauty and grace, and her greatest virtue

they visited a dude ranch in Jackson Hole,

was patience. She was funny, a math whiz

Wyoming. Isabelle also takes the grandkids

ISABELLE’S BEGINNINGS

and would do anything for me, her only child.

to Washington, D.C. in their eighth grade year.

Isabelle learned her work ethic and phi-

We were inseparable. I miss her every day.”

ophy to my family because they’ve lived it their entire lives,” she says.

losophy of life from her parents, Jesus and Magdalena Villaseñor.

“It’s a great way to bond,” she says.

Isabelle’s lessons in giving are evidenced

It seems that Isabelle is famous for her

by a myriad of awards and recognitions. She

favorite quotes, poems and thoughts, things

Isabelle’s father was a gardner, who cre-

received the McTLC Award at the Ronald

that she posted regularly on the refrigerator

ated beautiful landscaping in Beverly Hills,

McDonald House Charities Awards of

during her daughters’ growing-up years

and her mother was a secretary.

Excellence in 2001, where she was the only

under “I’m the Mommy That’a Why.” There

“His clients loved him and would invite

McDonald’s owner operator honored for

were so many that Lisa and Jenny mounted

my parents to lunch and to their weddings,”

her outstanding contributions to improve

a collage of them to give their mother on a

she says.

the health and well-being of children. She

recent Mother’s Day.

Her parents taught her that honesty, integ-

spoke to an audience of 2,000 people and

rity and living the Golden Rule is a philoso-

donated the $30,000 to St. Joseph Ballet,

phy she has carried into the business.

now known as The Wooden Floor. Other

There is a lot of love in this family. As a

“They carry the essence of how we were raised and how blessed we are,” Lisa says.

“We want to treat our customers as our

luminaries honored at the annual event

loving daughter, mother and grandmother,

most treasured investment. In other words,

have included Colin Powell, John Wooden,

Isabelle sums up her life:

we want a smile on both sides of the counter.”

Paul Newman, Nancy Reagan, Dr. Benjamin

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“It was absolutely the highlight of my career,” she says.

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A WINNING Vision FOR 30 YEARS, ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART’S “ART OF DINING” BENEFIT HAS FEATURED GREAT FOOD AND WINE AND THE COUNTRY’S TOP ARTISTS AND ARTS PATRONS ARTICLE DONNA BUNCE PHOTOGRAPHY ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

“I

was a one-man band,” Sam Goldstein says of launching Art of

Martin’s tenure honored such quintessential artists as Ed Ruscha,

Dining for the Newport Harbor Art Museum (now known as

Wayne Thiebaud (who Donald Bren introduced), Viola Frey and sculp-

Orange County Museum of Art), in 1987.

“I was on the museum’s acquisition committee, and we needed

tor Robert Graham (who brought his movie star wife Anjelica Huston), as well as arts patrons David Rockefeller and Eli Broad.

money to buy art, so I established a fundraiser that would divide the

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proceeds between acquiring art and the operating fund,” he says.

The result was Art of Dining, which Goldstein named, and which is

gourmet experience at the Four Seasons Newport Beach (now the

1. Art of Dining 1988, featured on a magazine cover with Art of Dining Founder/Chair Sam Goldstein, committee member Pamela Goldstein, Host Chef Michel Pieton from Four Seasons Newport Beach, Michel Richard from Citrus Restaurant in Los Angeles, and Joachim Splichal, from Regency Club, LA

Island Hotel). He drew major underwriting dollars from philanthropists

2. Inaugural 1987 Art of Dining invitation

like Julia and George Argyros, Joan and Don Beall, Anwar Soliman of

3. Art of Dining 1995: OCMA Founding Chair, the late Chuck Martin, Anjelica Huston and Honored Artist, sculptor Robert Graham, Event Chair Twyla Martin, Isabel and Michael Mondavi

celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 20th.

For seven years Goldstein worked his magic as the chair. His idea was to bring chefs from around the world to create a one-of-a-kind

American Restaurant Group, and Robert Mondavi Winery, as well as South Coast Plaza retailers Tiffany & Co. and Cartier, with Chanel and Neiman Marcus coming on board with high-end live auction items.

Goldstein worked with Four Seasons’ Executive Chef Michel Pieton and engaged Joachim Splichal, who at the time was consulting chef at the Regency Club in Los Angeles, who asked his friend Chef Michel Richard of Citrus in Los Angeles to join him in inviting chefs to participate. Collaborating chefs included such names as Alain Ducasse of Hotel de Paris, Jean-Louis Palladin at the Watergate, San Francisco’s Hubert Keller of Fleur de Lys, Chicago’s Charlie Trotter, New York’s Brian Whitmer of Montrachet, etc.

To say it was a success was an understatement. Art of Dining was the place to be. Thanks to Goldstein, the stage was set, and a plethora of OCMA supporters took the reins and expanded the event beyond an exceptional dining experience.

It was Twyla Martin, who has attended every Art of Dining and chaired it four years running in the mid-to-late 1990s after Goldstein moved on (she calls Goldstein the “Father of Art of Dining”), who introduced the visual arts through honoring iconic artists and arts patrons.

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4. Art of Dining 1997: Arts Patron David Rockefeller, right, with Trustee Emeritus Henry Segerstrom, who was Arts Patron at Art of Dining 2002 and honored again posthumously at AOD 2015 5. Art of Dining 1996: Table decor featured Honored Artist Ed Ruscha's iconic "Annie" painting on menu covers and centerpieces were designed and created by glass artist Therman Statom. Guests purchased the centerpieces, bringing $30,000 to the museum.

6. Art of Dining 1998: Honored Arts Patron Eli Broad with his wife Edythe Broad 7. Art of Dining 1999: Honored Arts Patron Stanley Marcus, Event Chair Marsha Anderson with husband and OCMA Trustee Darrell Anderson 8. Art of Dining 2006: Honored Artist Richard Serra, second from left, Event Chair Maralou Harrington, second from right, with 2004 & 2005 Art of Dining Co-Chairs Jennifer Van Bergh, left, and Jennifer Segerstrom, right 9. Art of Dining 2010: Artist John Baldessari, Honored Artist at AOD 2002, with 2010 Honored Artist Sidney B. Felsen, co-founder of Gemini Studios G.E.L. 10. Art of Dining 2013: OCMA Director Dennis Szakacs, Honored Artist David Lynch, with actors Lara Flynn Boyle and Ray Wise

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1. Art of Dining 2013: OCMA Board of Trustees member Anton Segerstrom and his wife Jennifer Segerstrom, longtime Art of Dining committee member and past chair 2. Art of Dining 2013: Executive Committee - Irene Martino, Marsha Anderson, Jennifer Segerstrom, Jennifer Van Bergh, Twyla Martin, Pamela Paul, Inga Beder, Susan Etchandy, Sally Crockett 3. Art of Dining 2016: OCMA Director/CEO Todd Smith and Honored Artist Marilyn Minter in tent at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OCMA's future site 4. Art of Dining 2013: Honored Artist David Lynch-inspired decor 5. Art of Dining 2015: table on South Coast Plaza's Bridge of Gardens

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And, with South Coast Plaza purchasing tables through Henry and Renee Segerstrom, it also encouraged retailers like Bulgari, Escada, and Louis Vuitton to offer one-of-a-kind auction items.

OCMA supporter Marsha Anderson also stepped up four times to chair Art of Dining. Her first outing was in 1999, when Neiman Marcus underwrote the entire event (except the food), when Stanley Marcus was the honored arts patron and Manuel Neri the honored artist.

“Neiman’s VP and Fashion Director Ken Downing designed the ballroom in Tony Duquette décor, and it was stunning,” Anderson remembers.

In a new twist, guests met at OCMA for cocktails and speeches and were shuttled to the Four Seasons for dinner, where local chefs were featured for the first time.

Elizabeth Tierney chaired Art of Dining 2000, when Peter Alexander was the featured artist and Joan Irvine Smith the arts patron. Guests

“It was a ‘we’ effort,” Martin says of her committee. “The artists we honored helped with the theme through décor and set design.”

gathered at Palm Garden Restaurant in Fashion Island (no longer there) for the dining soiree.

Martin’s ingenious idea to engage glass artist Therman Statom

Marsha Anderson was back with co-chair Pam Muzzy in 2001 at

to create individual centerpieces for each of the 43 tables in 1996

Palm Garden, with Neiman Marcus orchestrating the event. Four

brought $30,000 to the bottom line.

Seasons chefs came from the Pacific Rim, and renowned artist Robert

Martin raised the bar by inviting the heads of large companies to underwrite and attend the event.

Rauchenberg was honored artist (injured and unable to attend, artist Sidney Felsen came in his place).

“We brought Chase Manhattan Private Banking, American Express,

Art of Dining 2002 was held in a tent at South Coast Plaza, with Joan

Delta Airlines, Ernst & Young, and Rockwell, among many others, to the

Riach, Diane Coon and Erin Trunel co-chairing. Henry Segerstrom

table,” Martin says. “We also invited guests to syndicate big ticket tables.”

was the honored arts patron and John Baldessari the featured artist.

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Next year’s event was in a tent at Pelican Hill Resort, with

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Committee members Jennifer Segerstrom and Jennifer Van

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artists. Having married Anton Segerstrom in 2000, Jennifer says: “I had an arts interest and Anton was a collector, so it was a natural progression for me to get more involved with the museum.”

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Renowned artist Richard Serra was honored in 2006, with Maralou Harrington chairing at OCMA and the Island Hotel.

Marsha Anderson and Joan Riach co-chaired in 2007 at the St. Regis Resort, with Mary Heilmann the honored artist. Architect Thom Mayne was honored artist the next year, with Carmela Phillips chairing it at the Island Hotel, and visual theatre artist Robert Wilson was honored in 2009, when Inga Beder and Irene Martino were co-chairs at The Westin South Coast Plaza.

An executive committee composed of many past chairs took the reins from 2010 to the present, and venues have included

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Montage Resort, Balboa Bay Resort, South Coast Plaza’s Bridge of Gardens and the lawn at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where the museum is scheduled to move in the near future.

Artists honored have included Felsen, Chris Burden, Irvine Blum, David Lynch, Diane Thater, Tony DeLap and Marilyn Minter, with a special tribute to arts patron, the late Henry Segerstrom.

This year’s Art of Dining is returning to its future site at SCFTA, with Louis Vuitton the presenter for the fourth year running.

OCMA Director Todd Smith says of the featured artist: “This year, we are most excited to be honoring Beijing-based artist Sun Xun, who is one of the most exciting artists to emerge from China in the last decade."

Art of Dining has been a gigantic effort for so many people, including a myriad of chefs and their staffs. Goldstein sums it up nicely.

“Looking back, I feel great pride. Art of Dining has had such a wonderful charitable life for the museum and continues to do so.”

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THE "NEW" NEW YORK THERE'S A NEW VIBRANCY AT THE TIP OF MANHATTAN

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was born in Manhattan and my mother, a

The first night of our visit we hole up at the

native Californian, logged more than four

Conrad, a sleek all-suites hotel overlooking

decades in New York. So, it was with great

the Hudson River. The lobby with its soaring

curiosity that we, together with my 10-year-

ceiling, multi-story installation by artist Sol

old daughter, decided to explore a downtown

Levitt, and futuristic globe lights sets the tone

neighborhood located at the narrow tip of

for the “new” New York. Because we visit in

the island that spans from the East River to

winter, we miss the seasonal Loopy Doopy,

the Hudson River. Locals have started refer-

a rooftop bar that’s a favorite with locals. We

ring to this area as “ the new New York,” as

do make it to the airy lobby restaurant called

opposed to the rest of the city, now, some-

Atrio, where we dine on velvety, delightfully

what derisively, dubbed “Old Manhattan.”

cream-free lobster cappuccino and hyper-

Previously this part of lower Manhattan

fresh grilled halibut.

was known mostly for Wall Street hard char-

Because the 9/11 Museum sits a couple

gers and tourists on their way to the Statue of

of blocks from the Conrad, we begin our

Liberty, Ellis Island or a Circle Line boat tour.

exploration there. From harrowing videos

But something has happened, a new energy

from that fateful day to mangled steel rods,

has bubbled up with new apartments, office

to soot-covered helmets of firefighters to

buildings, hotels, shops and restaurants. The

personal effects of fallen victims, the mostly

long-awaited Freedom Tower, the tallest sky-

underground galleries are a testimony to the

scraper in the Western Hemisphere, drives

tapestry of humanity.

much of this and is a gleaming symbol of

When we emerge, we cross the street to

resilience that stands sentinel over the 9/11

St. Paul’s, a Revolutionary War-era church.

Memorial & Museum.

This hallowed ground stood in the shadow

New York’s familiar grime, grit and faces

of the World Trade Center when the towers

creased with consternation have somehow

fell and threw open its doors to tend to the

been banished in this zone. Even the pri-

injured and first responders.

mary subway hub at Fulton Street is clean,

On the other side of the Freedom Tower

modern and, yup, efficient. Joggers, dog

sits an optimistic testimony to the future.

walkers and pram-pushing dads maneuver

Brookfield Place is Manhattan’s first truly

the early morning paths along Battery Park.

modern mall. This marble-clad temple

Could this neighborhood really be part of

of commerce has fashionista hot shops

my hometown city?

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9/11 Memorial Museum featuring the Last Column/ Photo Jin Lee

Freedom Tower from Four Seasons Tribeca Suite Terrace

9/11 Memorial Museum Pavilion with view of North Pool/Photo Amy Dreher

South Street Seaport

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THE “NEW” NEW YORK (CON TI N U ED)

Four Seasons Downtown grand staircase

Four Seasons Downtown

Oculus

Conrad New York riverview room

Conrad New York lobby

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like Diane von Furstenberg and Gucci, a European-style food hall trading in oysters, hand-cut steaks and jewel tone macaroons, along with practical outposts, like DryBar, where I sip prosecco while my daughter and I get impressive blowouts.

The stunning modernist design of the Oculus, a newly-opened transportation hub for the area, which also houses shops and cafes, makes it an underground wonderland.

While this is a worthy destination, no shopping experience downtown can compete with Century 21, a cluttered multi-storied monument to the “only in New York” bargain, where you can scoop up a Donna Karan dress for $20 and score an 80% discount on a Christian LaCroix handbag.

On our second night we go big and head to the new Four Seasons Downtown, a chic but decidedly friendly oasis destined to set the bar for luxury hotels in the city. Our bank of windows overlooking the Freedom Tower

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renders a powerful tableau, a testament to America’s tenacity. The rooms are sleek and roomy, and baths are the stuff of dreams, outfitted with marble and massive soaking tubs.

I carve out time for a therapeutically firming facial at the spa, a serene space that belies its location in the heart of the city. But, ultimately, it’s the staff–doormen, front desk and housekeeping–that makes our stay so memorable.

It’s a place where once you check in, everyone knows your name. Not once did we return to the property without a personal greeting.

We make a point to meander past city hall en route to South Street Seaport, a cobblestoned 18th century micro-neighborhood with pubs, shops and the Grammy Museum.

During our visit, the museum had an interactive Taylor Swift exhibit, where my daughter danced and ogled glittery stage costumes while my mom and I re-engineered the hit song “Mean” in a mock sound studio.

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Awaiting our cab we note that we’re standing in front of a 19th century church and across the street from a Deco-era government building.

As we look up, we see a cluster of building cranes. New buildings are being erected all around us. This downtown skyline is blooming, and we can’t wait to return and see what’s next.

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t takes a village–and, in this case, a large circle of wonderful

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friends. That is how it all began 30 years ago. Circle 1000 is a philanthropic endeavor benefiting the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. The program was first developed to raise awareness and help the Hoag Family Cancer Center Institute to flourish. The inspiration behind the impactful pro-

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gram is Newport Beach resident and breast cancer survivor Sandy Sewell, who proudly founded Circle 1000 in 1987. Her idea was to gather a group of friends who would contribute at least $1,000 annually, and each friend was tasked with asking her own circle of friends to also participate.

and mammograms was just not reaching enough women. And, as we know, people did not freely discuss topics such as this. A great deal has certainly changed since then. Patients have so much more support, and, thanks to the growth of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, they can have progressive treatments right here versus having to travel to other medical centers and be away from their support systems. Sewell recalls: “In the beginning, our chief goal was to

educate women to get treatment early and to learn about cancer. We were gearing this to educate women much more than to entertain them.”

From those simple beginnings, Circle 1000 expanded to more than

Cancer touches so many lives. When Ginny Ueberroth discov-

1000 friends who have raised more than $15 million dollars to date.

ered she had breast cancer in 1976, there was far less support for

The Circle 1000 committee invites community members to make an

women going through the same ordeal.

annual gift in support of cancer services at Hoag, and, in recogni-

“It was hard for people to hear the word cancer,” she says.

tion of the donors’ support, Circle 1000 hosts an annual Founders'

Ueberroth was helped by a woman who came to visit her in the hos-

Celebration Brunch with a noted speaker. Over the years, participants

pital. The encouragement from someone who had undergone treatment

leave the event with an overwhelming sense of inspiration and a feel-

years earlier made all the difference. As a result, it encouraged her to

ing that they are truly making a difference.

counsel and comfort others, and she wanted to make every day count.

Back in the early days, Sewell gathered volunteers to address

When Ueberrtoh heard about Circle 1000 from her friend Hyla Bertea,

envelopes and help in whatever way they could. She felt that the

she jumped in with both feet. She knew how important support was in

message of early detection of cancer through self-examination

going through the process and for recovery. Looking ahead, Ginny says,

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“We now have an affiliation with USC. New trials and treatments are constantly underway.

One day, I hope we can celebrate that we have cured cancer, just like what happened with polio here in the United States.”

This year, the Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort. The Hoag Hospital Foundation will honor Circle 1000’s extraordinary 30-year legacy of supporting the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. The event is attended by Circle 1000 donors, many of whom are cancer survivors, as well as Hoag physicians, nurses and friends.

The event has drawn such renowned speakers

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as its first, actress Jill Ireland, who was the National Crusade Chairwoman for the American Cancer Society and whose book, Life Wish, chronicled

her experience with breast cancer. First Lady Nancy Reagan followed, along with singer Harry Belafonte, Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Miller, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, and many more.

This year’s guest speaker will be Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker and women's health and wellness advocate.

Sheryl Anderson proudly serves as the chairperson for a second year in a row. When asked about the event, she says, "I am honored to be part of such as an extraor-

Early Founders' Brunch Committee: Front Row (l-r) Founder Sandy Sewell, Betty Grazer, Pat Cox, Arden Flamson, Judy Steele, Dr. Stephanie McClellan, Hyla Bertea; Back Row: Fran Applegate, Kelli Hayde, Marcia Martyn, Jill Johnson Tucker, Sharon Pettis, Sherry Cagle, Lynn Thomas, Judith Swedlund, Jacqueline Dillman, Janet Curci, Virginia Zenz, Jodi Greenbaum, Ginny Ueberroth

dinary community that is so committed to making a difference in the fight against cancer. The Hoag Family Cancer Institute has now become a leading center of excellence not only in Orange County but across the country.”

In 2016, the Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch raised $840,000 to benefit the Hoag Family Cancer Institute. They hope to surpass that figure this year.

For more information on Circle 1000 and to purchase tickets to the upcoming Brunch on May 2, please go to the link Circle1000.org.

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3. Circle 1000 Founder Sandy Sewell, left, and Judy Steele welcomed actor and guest speaker Harry Belafonte at the 1997 Founders' Brunch

2. Guest speaker Jamie Lee Curtis hugs Circle 1000 founder Sandy Sewell at 2014 Founders' Brunch

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runch! The grilled bread crackles between my teeth.

The toast’s charred exterior gives way to a springy

sourdough center. Served beside it are succulent pieces of uni bursting with the essence of Santa Barbara’s salty ocean waters. For this starter, each diner is in charge of constructing his or her perfect bite. We take turns slathering the scorching hot bone marrow on top of the charred sourdough. Let me not forget to mention that we crowned the bites with whole pieces of uni. The chilled seafood component dances with the marrow’s unctuous fatty flavor. It tastes like beef-flavored butter punctuated with briny bursts from the cold uni.

Following that savory dish is the homemade angolotti pasta with rich brown butter and salty Parmesan cheese. The delicate pockets encase a smooth, creamy squash filling. It is apparent that Twenty Eight no longer serves just Chinese food. There’s a new chef at the helm and the menu reflects his love for simplicity.

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Hot Spot

(CON TI N U ED)

Char Kurobuta Pork Shoulder with garnishes

When Twenty Eight opened in 2014, the restaurant drew much attention, thanks to its executive chef, reality TV personality Shirley Chung. As her sous chef, Jay Lacuesta balanced out Chung’s boisterous energy. He is noticeably reserved and soft-spoken, where Chung is known for her booming voice and frenetic presence.

From the beginning, Lacuesta was the yin to her yang.

Then, Chung decided to return for a second run on Bravo’s Emmy-winning television show “Top Chef.”

Lacuesta stepped in and kept the kitchen flames ablaze at Twenty Eight. The only time he left his post was to surprise Chung on the final episode of “Top Chef.” Just as he did at Twenty Eight, Lacuesta stood by her side and cooked his heart out. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough.

Chung lost and returned to Orange County as runner-up.

While most of us were rooting for Chung on TV, the chef had quietly left the kitchen. When she amicably moved on, Twenty Eight’s owner Stacie Tran knew that Lacuesta would take the reins. Under his guise, the menu transformed from a mishmash of Chinese food to large platters of wood-grilled meats with comfort food-inspired side dishes. Lacuesta, who spent years cooking with acclaimed chef José Andrés, created a menu intended for family-style feasts.

The Kurobuta pork shoulder arrives with an assortment of edible garnishes. Similar to a Peking duck platter Uni Bone Marrow Toast

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served at a Chinese banquet, Lacuesta’s dish is served with steamed buns. Three ramekins of charred scallions,

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citrus-tomato relish and fresh herbs enable each diner to assemble the buns to their liking. The pork dish echoes the same family-style plating that we all enjoyed with the uni and bone marrow toast starter.

The definitive showstopper is the lamb shoulder chop. Lacuesta sources the tender American lamb from a small purveyor called Superior Farms. Crusted with fresh mint, basil and grilled fennel, the lamb is glazed with a rich black vinegar reduction. Do not forget to order the potato purée. The creamy potatoes are topped with a layer of crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fresh chives.

Lacuesta may dictate the new menu; however, he still answers to one woman, the restaurant’s owner Stacie Tran. One of Tran’s

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Lifestyle Calendar

May

MAY 14 MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

MAY 21

IN THE BACKYARD

BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK

HOTEL IRVINE

BALBOA ISLAND,

Hotel Irvine is featuring a Mother's Day

SOUTH BAYFRONT PROMENADE

Brunch on its back lawn with a Farmers' Mar-

The 23rd Annual Balboa Island Artwalk

ket-inpsired menu and a build-your-own Mi-

is the premier showcase for talented lo-

mosa Bar with fresh-squeezed juices. There

cal artists and features paintings, blown

are three seatings: 10 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 3 p.m.

glass, fine jewelry, sculpture and pho-

Adults–$65; Children, ages five to 12–$15;

tography. Performing musicians entertain

Children four and under free. For reserva-

along the way. The iconic event marks the

tions, visit HotelIrvine.com/happenings or

start of Balboa Island's summer season.

call 949.225.6780.

BalboaIslandArtwalk.info

RUNS MAY 26 THROUGH MAY 28 NEWPORT BEACH WINE FESTIVAL

RUNS MAY 4–7

BALBOA BAY RESORT

AVP TOURNAMENT

Kick off the summer at Balboa Bay Resort’s

HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER

14th annual Newport Beach Wine Festival, a

It's beach time! Help kick off the first stop of the

celebration of fine wine and amazing cuisine

2017 Association of Volleyball Professionals

over Memorial Day weekend. The idyllic wa-

(AVP) Tournament. This is the 18th straight

terfront setting at Balboa Bay Resort pro-

year Huntington Beach has hosted a pro

vides the perfect backdrop for exciting and

beach volleyball event. Though televised, the

interactive food and wine experiences cele-

best seats in the house will be right in you

brated over three incredible days.

backyard. For details, visit AVP.com.

NewportBeachWineFestival.com

MAY 6

MAY 18

MAY 28

NEWPORT BEACH

WITTE LECTURE SERIES:

WORLD CAFE:

STANDUP FOR THE CURE

AUTHOR STEPHANIE DANLER

THE HEARTBEAT OF MEXICO

NEWPORT DUNES

NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

MUSCO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Plan a fun day Standup Paddling in support

Stephanie Danler, author of New York

Musco Center World CAFE (Cultural Arts

of the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G.

Times bestseller Sweetbitter, is speaking

Festivals & Events) is presenting a free day-

Komen. Professional SUP instructors, fun

about her debut novel at the Newport Beach

long festival in Aitken Arts Plaza celebrat-

races, happy hour beer and wine, lunch, live

Library Foundation's Witte Lecture Series.

ing Mexican and Mexican-American music

music, raffle prizes and auction items await,

Hailing from California, she writes about her

and culture. Enjoy performances, crafts,

as well as free breast or skin cancer exams

experience working in the fast-paced and of-

food and more. The festival is followed by

with doctors and nurses from Kaiser Perma-

ten chaotic Manhattan restaurant life. Book

a 6 p.m. ticketed performance inside Musco

nente. Standup-For-The-Cure.org

sales and light refreshments offered. For

Center with Mariachi Flor de Toloache and

ticket information, call 949.548.2411 or email

Las Cafeteras MuscoCenter.org

MAY 13

Events@NBPLFoundation.org

NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY

MAY 21

RUNS MAY 30 THROUGH JUNE 11

FRIENDS ROOM & CIVIC GREEN

WALK TO CURE ARTHRITIS

"THE BODYGUARD"

A bunny-themed story time, face painting,

ANGEL STADIUM, ANAHEIM

SEGERSTROM HALL, SCFTA

arts & crafts, games and other outdoor activ-

The Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis

The award-winning musical based on the

ities are planned. Admission is free. Harvey,

Foundation's nationwide signature event

smash hit film stars Grammy Award nominee

the beloved Flemish Giant bunny mascot from

that unites communities across the country

and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. Former Se-

Save-Some-Bunny Rabbit Rescue is planning

to put an end to arthritis. The event features

cret Service agent turned bodyguard Frank

to attend again and may be bringing some of

a three-mile and one-mile course. Dogs are

Farmer is Judson Mills. Look for great music,

his rabbit friends! NBPLFoundation.org

welcome. WalkToCureArthritis.org

suspense and lots of romance! SCFTA.org

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Parting Thoughts

Hurray For Me...

Another Mother's Day! ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DEIRDRE MICHALSKI

H

istorically, celebrations of mothers and motherhood can be

Indeed, just spending time with my husband

traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held fes-

and son is extra special. This is the one day when

tivals in honor of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele. While ver-

I sit back and let them honor me and stage the

sions of Mother’s Day are celebrated throughout the world, traditions

entire day. It is actually fun to watch them be so

vary depending on the country. In Thailand, for example, Mother’s

creative! Not with paints or pipe cleaners, but in

Day is celebrated in August on the birthday of the current queen,

finding ways for us to spend time together. That is

Sirikit. In Ethiopia, families gather each fall, as the rains dissipate, to

the best gift of all.

sing songs and eat a large feast as part of Antrosht, a three-day celebration honoring motherhood.

Some of my most favorite Mother’s Day memories are of me honoring my own Mother. Sadly,

Here in the United States, mothers are celebrated on the second

she has passed away, so it is my turn to be the

Sunday of May. This is my special day. I just sit back and play “Queen

focus. Going to brunch or dinner is lovely; however,

for the Day.” Flowers? You bet! Coffee in bed? Yes, please. Time with

the restaurants are quite crowded. An option we

the family? I am all in. Presents? Perhaps.

have found enjoyable is renting a Duffy electric

I unfurl the carefully wrapped sentimental artwork and gift items

boat, gathering a picnic basket of lunch goodies

that I have saved throughout the years. My son has busily hand-

and wine, of course, as we head out into Newport

crafted these treasures since he was a tiny tyke in preschool. There

Harbor. Typically, the weather is picture-perfect

are all kinds of treasures, from paintings to pictures, including little

and other than a few sea lions and seagulls, we

beans that spell out “I love you” so artfully glued to construction

have the whole place to ourselves! And, the cherry

paper. I cherish them all.

on top is that there are so few distractions. It gives us time to just unwind, relax and chat about our

As the years roll past, I realize one important fact.

It’s not about the presents,

it’s about

the “presence.”

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son’s career, our upcoming summer plans and just playing catch-up with one another.

So, here’s a toast to Mothers, who are so often the ones giving of themselves. I do hope you will enjoy honoring the Mothers in your life, and, if you are a Mom, here’s to being pampered all day long!

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