Magic for music
Experience some magic with the Philharmonic Society at its benefit banquet and auction, set for Jan. 24 at the Santa Maria Country Club. The theme for the night is “It’s Magic.”
The evening begins with a cocktail hour and bidding on silent auction items at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Some of the auction items include dinner for six at Chef Rick’s, a home wine tasting party for 30 guests, a Mark Brunell autographed football, a party for 10 at MotionZ, several gift certificates for dinners out, an overnight stay for two at the Radisson Hotel, a floral arrangement for each month for one year from Stanley’s Floral Arts and Camfeldt’s Flowers, and an opportunity to be the honorary conductor of the national anthem at the opening of the 2009-2010 Santa Maria Philharmonic concert season.
Celebrity magician Rick Ferguson will delight and amaze his audience for the evening’s entertainment.
Tickets cost $100 per person, with table sponsorships at $1,000 for a group of 10. Dress is semi-formal. Reservations are strongly recommended as there’s limited seating. For more information, call 925-0412.
Celebrate at the Adobe
Haven’t had enough of New Year’s celebrations? Want some more? The public is invited to attend the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos New Year’s Celebration at 3 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the historic Dana Adobe, 671 South Oakglen Ave. in Nipomo. Special guests will be Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee, as well as various volunteers who’ve worked to save the Adobe and surrounding land.
The event celebrates the expansion of the Dana Adobe land. In partnership with the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, Save the Mesa, and the California Cultural and Historical Endowment, plus many local donors, DANA Inc. recently bought and preserved 29 acres surrounding the Adobe for $1,188,000.
Enjoy food, drink, and a celebration of community spirit. Bring family and friends and witness a blessing of the land. For more information, visit danaadobe.org or call 929-5679. m
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jan 15-22, 2009.