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January 20, 2012
The San Clemente News
The Friends of Dorothy Guild announces special events for 2012 As it was said in The Wizard of Oz, it’s always best to start at the beginning – and here it is: The Friends of Dorothy Guild announcing its two big fun and fundraisers for 2012 to support AIDS Services Foundation OC: Spring on the Runway Fashion Show Rave on May 23 and their signature Haunted Halloween Party on October 20. And the biggest news of all – the Halloween Party will land this year in the exclusive Center Club in Costa Mesa. Dorothy Guild founder and chair Barbara Venezia said, “Haunted Halloween at the Center Club will be amazing. We now have a 600 person capacity at the venue, so this event can certainly grow. I’m also proud to announce our newly designed website which now enables members to download photos of events, blog, buy tickets, take polls, renew membership, and make donations and so much more at www.friendsofdorothy. org.” To date, ‘the Dorothys’ have raised $622,782 for ASF programs, which include care and services to people with HIV/AIDS in Orange County, including food, transportation, housing, emergency financial assistance,
family support programs, mental health counseling, support groups and HIV education and prevention information. . The Runway Fashion Show Rave - May 23 will take place at the newly redesigned warehouse of Susie and Kevin Coleman once again. There will be amazing fashion looks for men and women as only ‘the Dorothys’ dare show. Expect new stores and designers and, of course the traditional Men’s Underwear Finale. Haunted Halloween Party at the Center Club - October 20 will be the biggest Halloween treat ever. Already the most over the top/rainbow Halloween event in Orange County, this year will be better than ever. Amanda Thomas, Center Club Membership Director, said, “I attended the last Halloween event and was so impressed with the commitment of the committee and the overall experience that I knew the Center Club and The Friends of Dorothy Guild would be a perfect fit.“ The entire Center Club will be available for the event. The Club’s Board of Governors has allocated 30 Center Club memberships to benefit the guild. Enroll as a Center Club Member at $2500.00
and $1000.00 will be donated to ASF and of course you’ll receive a Red Shoe Award at Haunted Halloween. There are so many benefits to membership at the Center Club, contact Amanda Thomas directly for more And keep in touch with ‘the Doroinfo. (714)6623414 ext. 108 or email her amanda. thys’ by visiting the new website at www.friendsofdorothy.org. thomas@ourclub.com
Jazz Day with Clay Jenkins at Saddleback College Saddleback College’s Jazz Day offers performances by the Saddleback Big Band, conducted by Joey Sellers, and renowned jazz trumpet player Clay Jenkins on Saturday, February 4th at 7 pm in the McKinney Theatre. Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide-range of musical experiences, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. His experience as a performer began at an early age playing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He moved to Los Angeles in 1978, where he was in demand as both a live performer and studio recording musician. From Los Angeles, he toured with the big bands of Harry James, Buddy Rich and finally, the Count Basie Orchestra. Since moving to Rochester, NY to join the Eastman faculty in 2000, Jenkins has maintained a busy performing, recording and teaching schedule. Tickets are $10 general; $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-5824656 (noon-4, Tues-Sat) or order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Complimentary parking is available in Lot 12 with overflow parking in Lot 10. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12. Jazz Studies at Saddleback College emphasizes creativity through improvisation and ensemble performance. Focusing on the historical, theoretical and intuitive aspects of this American music, Director Joey Sellers and an outstanding cadre of nationally recognized musicians comprise the jazz faculty. Curricula include Improvisation, Jazz Composition and Arranging, Jazz History Syllabus, Jazz History Audio, Jazz History Podcast, Jazz Piano, Saddleback Big Band, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Combos. Students in Jazz Studies at Saddleback College have transferred to prestigious institutions including University of Southern California, Eastman School of Music, Berkeley School of Music, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, Cal State Fullerton, University of California at San Diego, and other regional institutions. Some of our alumni have gone on to play professionally with Frank Zappa, Diana Ross, and other high-profile artists and organizations. Page 6
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