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Friends of the Sierra Madre
Library Annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting
Coverage of Last Year's Event
 This Year's Event:
38th
Annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting
Friday,
Feb. 22nd, 7pm to 9:30pm
Alverno
High School, Villa del Sol D'Oro, 200 N. Michillinda Ave., Sierra Madre
Tickets:
$60, available at the Library, Angels Everywear, Arnold's Frontier Hardware and
Gifts, Bottle Shop, Savor the Flavor, and Sierra Madre Books
Also
available by mail at:
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library
P.O. Box 334
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
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Press Release (2/13/08):
Renowned Local Artists To Be Featured At Wine And Cuisine
Tasting
Some good
things just get better! Certainly that is the case with the Friends of the
Sierra Madre Library Cuisine and Wine Tasting, set for Friday, Feb. 22nd,
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Alverno Villa. Chairperson Kellie Strubinski has added
a new element to this year’s event—fine art. Kellie states “Guests who love fine
wines, gourmet foods, and classic elegance are certain to enjoy quality art.”
That interest will be met this year.
Local artist
David Darbyshire will showcase his watercolor ‘F4 Skyhawk’. David began drawing
lessons in 1943 at age 14 at the ‘Old Adobe’ on Montecito, and progressed to oil
painting at the old bakery on Windsor Lane. During active duty with the USAF, he
did some illustrations of airplanes. Retiring from Lockheed Aircraft in 1990,
David took up watercolor painting, and now his subjects are landscapes,
seascapes, still-life, and aviation.
Tim Kummerow
is known as a Los Angeles costume graphic designer, artist, painter, and
musician. His costume work can be seen in the movies ‘ Batman and Robin’, ‘The
Phantom’, and ‘Enemy of the State’. He has created finished costume graphics for
live performances and video productions for Madonna and Cirque de Soleil. “Love
Gasoline” will be Tim’s featured oil painting.
Silent auction
opportunities will be expanded to include a woven watercolor by Ginny Liskow
titled “ Small World”, and Nancy Doyle’s colored pencil work “Nambe Indian Girl
1905”. John Wortham’s image photography titled “Subway Waterfall” from Zion
National Park will include a beautiful hand-made wooden frame. The work of these
talented artists is familiar through display at The Creative Arts Group, and
through their participation in the Friends’ Art Fair each May in Memorial Park.
Other enticing
items to bid on include meals at wonderful restaurants such as Ruth’s Chris,
JJ’s Steakhouse, and Restaurant Devon. Tickets from the Los Angeles Dodgers,
Pasadena Playhouse, and the Tournament of Roses Association will surely appeal
to bidders, as well as intriguing gift items including Lunch with the Mayor,
jewelry, and gift baskets. Winners will claim their purchases at the end of the
evening.
Tickets for the themed
“Celebrate Good Friends” evening are available at these local businesses:
Angel’s Everywhere, The Bottle Shop, Arnold’s Frontier Hardware and Gifts, Savor
the Flavor, Sierra Madre Books, and the Sierra Madre Library. Priced at $60.00,
tickets are an incredible value and sell out fast. Advance purchase is
encouraged. Tickets are also available by mail at Friends of the Sierra Madre
Library, PO Box 334, Sierra Madre, CA 91025.
Press Release (1/22/08):
Popular Jazz Musician to be
Featured at 38th Annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting
Master guitarist and Jazz artist
Erik Byak will be one of the featured entertainers at the Friends of the Sierra
Madre Annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting. Friday, Feb. 22nd , 7 pm to
9:30 pm, is the date for this ever-popular ‘sell-out’ event. Alverno’s historic
Villa provides an elegant backdrop for musician Erik Byak. His background
includes a 10 - year career as a talented studio musician, blending a stylish
fusion of smooth jazz with rock elements, and a sensuous Brazilian rhythm.
Favorite magicians Steve Silverman and Will Chandler from the Magic Castle will
delight guests. Their elegant charm, magic tricks, and quick sleight-of-hand
will add to the festivities!
Tickets are available at the
Sierra Madre Library, and these local businesses: Angels Everywhere, Arnold’s
Hardware and Gifts, The Bottle Shop, Savor the Flavor, and Sierra Madre Books.
They may also be purchased by mail @ Friends of the Sierra Madre Library,
P.O.Box, 334 Sierra Madre, CA 91025. Priced at $60.00,tickets are an excellent
value, as guests will have the opportunity to savor a fine assortment of wines
and gourmet food selections from area restaurants, and enjoy beautiful creations
from talented local florists and artists.
The Cuisine and Wine Tasting is
one of the Friends’ major fund-raisers to support Library programs, services,
acquisitions, and building and grounds improvements.
Please join us for our themed “Celebrate Good Friends” evening, and celebrate good food, wine, art,
entertainment, music, and support our exceptional local Library!
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