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Buy Your Tickets 🚀 2017 Fall Fundraiser
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Sorry we missed you!
We invite you to make a donation by using the Donate button on the right.
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November 5, 2017
California Science Center
Samuel Oschin Pavilion
featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour
Gourmet Tastings* 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Concert 8:00 to 9:00 pm
Dessert and Coffee 9:00 to 10:00
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*Gourmet Tastings, included in admission price, consist of a delicious array of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, fine wines, beer and soft drinks.
Parking at the California Science Center is $15 paid in cash. Click here for directions.
For more information about the event, contact lutakeuchi@msn.com or jannf@aol.com
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Performing under the wings of the Space Shuttle Endeavor will be Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and conductor, David Benoit conducting the Asia America Youth Symphony. The performance will feature Benoit’s recently completed original composition, Journey of the Endeavour, which will accompany the NASA footage of the space shuttle’s journey to its permanent home in Los Angeles, and other musical selections.
David Benoit conducting the Asia America Youth Symphony
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🚀 California Science Center Foundation Sponsors 🚀
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Frew
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🚀 Cosmos Sponsors 🚀
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
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Malaga Bank
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🚀 Media Sponsor 🚀
South Bay Magazine
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All proceeds support the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its youth music education.
PCLAP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Stormstock: Oh Happy Day*
Andy Hill & Renee Safier and the Hard Rain Band
During a time of social unrest, there was Woodstock 1969. Great minds of the music world met and shaped the future of American culture. This timeless music, 48 years later, still makes us cut loose and dance. July 15, 2017 was a gorgeous evening on the Peninsula—the perfect time and place to recreate that era with a picnic on the lawn and the music of Andy & Renee and the Hard Rain Band.
*Who sang Oh Happy Day at Woodstock?
**Who played The Star Spangled Banner?
Scroll to the bottom for the answer.
Thank you to Claudia and Tom Grzywacz for creating the vision for Stormstock as a way to bring music lovers together to share the fun, drink the elixir of youth, and benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Claudia and Tom Grzywacz
Let the pictures tell the story.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors.
Platinum
Beth Burns, Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
The Geraghty Family
Claudia and Tom Grzywacz
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Malaga Bank
Bill Whittlesey
Gold
Ginny Bleier
Marian Hall and David Jones
Elizabeth Storm McGovern
Debra Schinnerer, D&S Insurance Services
Chip and Pat Zelt, Dave and Deb Schinnerer
Beth Burns and Dominique Claussens
Friends from Malaga Bank—Randy Bowers, Sacha Ohara, Sylvia Alvarado, Maureen Bray
Marian Hall and David Jones
Thanks to our guests and volunteers.
Jann Feldman
Donna and Ray Day, with Denny Lawrence, Alli Tsukimura, and Meredith Carter
Cheryl Graue, Marge Schmit (foreground), Ginny Bleier, Marian Duntley (left background)
Dottie and Allen Lay, Sheri and Lynn Gill
Vivien Murtha, Sharon Guthrie, Paula DiFiore
David and Kei Benoit
Catie Aspel, Jarrett Geraghty, Kyleigh Geraghty—world’s best bartenders
Thanks to the unstoppable Stormstock Committee.
Claudia Grzywacz (Chair), Marian Hall (PCLAP President), Jane Beseda, Donna Day, Deborah Deutsch, Marian Duntley, Ginny Erxleben, Jann Feldman, Pam Geraghty, Cheryl Graue, Lisa Harquail-Sierveld, Debby McDonald, Lu Takeuchi, Pat Zelt
Above all, thanks to our audience!
You!
Unbridled Joy—Ginny Erxleben
*Q. Who sang Oh Happy Day at Woodstock?
A. Joan Baez
**Q. Who played The Star Spangled Banner?
A. Jimi Hendrix
Stormstock 🎸 A Woodstock Revival
Ticket sales for this event are now closed.
Sorry we missed you!
Individual Ticket holders should bring your own beach chair
We welcome guests 21 years of age and older
Please check in at the entrance to obtain your wristband for admittance
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Featuring
Andy Hill and Renée Safier
and the Hard Rain Band
voted “Best of the Beach” in Easy Reader poll!
Andy Hill & Renee Safier have carved out a unique musical niche for themselves in the LA music scene (and beyond). Their performances – more than 200 a year – are as much social gathering as musical event. Andy & Renee, as a duo, and along with their band Hard Rain, have taken their unique sound to venues large and small all over the world. Their 15 CDs have won them countless awards, including “Best of the Beach” for several years running. The group just celebrated their 27th year hosting their own Bob Dylan music festival, “Dylanfest”, a concert attended by 100’s of fans and featuring over 70 of L.A.’s top musicians. The 8 hour event is held in May at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Get performance and booking info at www.andyandrenee.com.
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Hosted by
Claudia and Tom Grzywacz
to benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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Sponsorships Available! More Sponsors To Be Announced
Platinum Sponsors
The Geraghty Family
Claudia and Tom Grzywacz
Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Malaga Bank
Bill Whittlesey
Gold Sponsors
Ginny Bleier
Beth Burns, Zone 24 Landscaping, Inc.
Marian Hall and David Jones
Elizabeth Storm McGovern
Debra Schinnerer, D&S Insurance Services
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Food and Beverage Partners
Critics Choice Catering
Absolution Brewing Company
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The Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic
is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation — ID #23-7169837
Donna Day is a Video Star!
At age 12, Donna Day fell in love with Beethoven at summer camp, and classical music became a source of joy and inspiration throughout her life. Listen in as Donna shares her dream to leave a legacy so the experience she had as a youngster is available — forever, for everyone.
Click here to view Donna’s two minute video on the LA Phil’s website.
This video beautifully answers the question “Why We Give.” Donna and Alanna Kennedy are PCLAP’s Legacy Liaison Co-Chairs. They can help answer questions about the LA Phil’s Planned Giving program, and put you in touch with staff members who will suggest flexible options for your own estate planning.
To see answers to frequently asked questions about Legacy Giving, click here:
Gift Planning FAQs
Welcome the 2017 Team
by Jane Beseda
On January 12, we met at the beautiful Palos Verdes Golf Club for our annual Installation Luncheon to kick off a dynamic year of fellowship, fundraising, and fun.
Meet the Officers of the 2017 Board!
2017 Officers: (front l-r) Cheryl Graue, Paula Del Vicario, Marian Hall, Kathy Keller; (back l-r) Jann Feldman, Lu Takeuchi, Debby McDonald, Karen Gottlieb, Linda Whitson, Ann Marinovich, Val Noguchi; Judy Sannes and Ellen Perkins (not pictured). Photo: Denise Clement
Marian Hall – President
Cheryl Graue – Vice President Programs
Debby McDonald & Judy Sannes – Vice Presidents Hospitality
Karen Gottlieb – Vice President Donations
Jann Feldman & Lu Takeuchi – Vice Presidents Fall Fundraiser
Paula Del Vicario & Ellen Perkins – Vice Presidents Grand Salon
Ann Marinovich – Recording Secretary
Val Noguchi – Corresponding Secretary
Linda Whitson – Chief Financial Officer
Kathy Keller – Treasurer Fundraising Events
As Paula Del Vicario passed the torch to incoming President Marian Hall, we remembered the many successes of Paula’s leadership at the helm of the Peninsula Committee. Thank you Paula for two-in-a-row outstanding years.
Marian Hall recognized the rich legacy that spans our 65 years since we were founded in 1952. Through the decades, we have been resilient and adapted to change, while keeping the best of what we do. As we tackle the challenges of the next era, Marian invited us to be part of the team that sets the vision for our future. Save the date for an All Member meeting on March 29 at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. We need your ideas!
Paula Del Vicario, Past President 2015-2016; Marian Hall, President 2017. Photo: Val Noguchi
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We congratulated the graduating class of 2016 as they completed their first year as new members. Thanks for your great work on our Salons, Music Mobile, and many other projects last year.
Jeanne Henry, Pam Irwin, Lorna Interian, 2016 Provisionals Chair Phyllis Sherwood, Barbara Addleman, Nancy Bell, Cassie Westhead. Not present: Lisa Harquail-Sierveld. Photo: Val Noguchi
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We greeted the incoming class of new members for 2017. Welcome aboard! You’re going to love it.
Shirley Farley, 2017 Provisionals Co-chair, Anna Randall, Renata Harrison, Dianna Chooljian, Patricia Maurice, Nikki Marlette, Alicia Maniatakis, 2017 Provisionals Co-chair. Photo: Val Noguchi
Reflections on Fanfare for Fall’s “Beats, Bubbles and Bites” Concert
PCLAP Members Denise Clement, Cheryl Graue, and Darlene Vlasek with with performers at Fanfare for Fall. Photo: Meredith Grenier
A hearty “thank you” to freelance writer Meredith Grenier for attending our Fanfare for Fall event held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club on November 6. She has a knack for vividly capturing delightful tidbits from the performance along with quips from audience members, while emphasizing our fundraising goals of supporting the LA Philharmonic Orchestra and youth music programs in our community. Enjoy the full text of Meredith’s article posted in the “Daily Breeze” on December 4, 2016.
