Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com PBS SoCaL celebrated education in Southern California at its 2013 “A Lifetime of Learning” Gala last month. Benefiting the station’s PBS educational outreach in the Orange County and Los Angeles area, the sixth-annual gala attracted more than 400Southern Californians to The Atlantic Aviation Hangar at John Wayne Airport [...]
Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com It was a feast for the senses as the Illumination Foundation hosted its 2013 Table for 10 Culinary Event with Title Sponsor Wells Fargo welcoming more than 250 guests who filled the ballroom at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Twenty-five of Orange County’s preeminent chefs volunteered their time [...]
Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com Newport Beach’s Pacific Club was the setting for the Hutchins Consort’s annual fundraising benefit – themed in honor of St. Patrick’s Day “Hutchins Go Bragh” – and patrons donned their finest green attire in support of the ensemble. The event’s silent auction was highlighted by a nice selection of [...]
Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp and Eurocar presented the 5th Annual Eurocar Charitable Fundraiser, an Evening of Cars and Local Stars at the Eurocar Showroom in Costa Mesa, helping the organization finish out 2012 on a bright note. The owners of Eurocar, Tilo & Paula Steurer, are committed to Childhelp’s [...]
Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com The shining beacon of the Orange County arts scene, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, was illuminated in ultimate splendor last weekend as it presented its 39th annual Candlelight Concert. Four hundred and thirty people gathered at Segerstrom Hall to enjoy an evening that included a performance by Broadway’s two-time [...]
Special to the Indy by OCSocialScene.com With the lavishly festive décor throughout, a visit to The Ritz during the holidays is “un must.” If the holiday spirit doesn’t move you when visiting The Ritz during the holidays, probably nothing will! So when I received the invitation to the Women of Chapman’s 26th Annual “Christmas at [...]
At a time when it seems like California businesses are hanging on by a thread, it was a pleasure to attend the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for the new, sustainably-designed headquarters of Equus Products, Inc. located on Von Karman. As a gesture of community support and involvement inherent in the company’s business philosophy, Equus partnered [...]
Despite a brief emergency evacuation during the VIP media reception prior to the 2012 National Philanthropy Day Orange County luncheon held last week at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, the event celebrating nine of Orange County’s outstanding philanthropists, business leaders and individuals was, as always, a stand-out event. More than 800 attendees gathered for the [...]
The 48th Annual Gourmet Dinner drew 470 guests to Balboa Bay Club & Resort to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County raise more than $520,000 to support their mentoring programs. Long time supporter, and honoree, Julian Movsesian, CEO of Succession Capital Alliance, received the Joel K. Rubenstein award in front of a crowd [...]
After 30 years of making thousands of wishes come true, the local chapter of a national charity celebrated at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort on Friday night and by granting yet another wish for a deserving little girl. More than 200 guests attended the 30th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire “Evening [...]
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