 |
|
Parties with a Purpose
Every year at the Symphony Ball, we offer an exclusive collection of delightful "Parties with a Purpose." Donated by generous, fun-loving fans of the Symphony, these one-of-a-kind events are a great way to party with your friends and support the Symphony.
Our parties are all sold-out for this year, but mark your calendars now for next year's Symphony Ball on February 26, 2011, and your chance to join our "Parties with a Purpose!" |
|
Multi course luncheon under the Oaks at Windrose Farm
Hosts: Windrose Farm &
Gael Brown Humphrey
Limited to 20 Organic Gourmands at $60 per person on Sunday April 25, 2010.
Windrose Farm in Paso Robles has been producing organic food since the early 90's. They have become a fixture at the revered Santa Monica Farmers' Market as well as local farmers' markets. They are also favored by premier Santa Barbara and Los Angeles chefs. Here is an opportunity for you to meet the farmers, Barbara and Bill Spencer, and enjoy a lovingly prepared luncheon on the lawn under the majestic oaks. Lunch will be prepared by Gael Brown Humphrey and Barbara and Bill Spencer. Champagne, wine and beer will be included with the menu created to highlight the farm's bounty.
SOLD OUT! |
|
Fiesta Californio Brunch
Hosts: Clifford Chapman & Don Shidler
Limited to 28 guests at $125 per person on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Experience the luxury and charm of the early California ranchos at this enchanting morning brunch on the exquisite grounds of the Chapman Estate in Shell Beach. Your generous hosts, Clifford Chapman and Don Shidler, will prepare a simple, yet elegant repast for your enjoyment as you stroll the grounds, take in the incredible views of the Pacific, listen to live music and chat with friends. A sell out every year, don't miss your chance to experience this wonderful event.
SOLD OUT! |
|
buchon street progressive dinner
Hosts: Michael & Dianne Draze, John & Deborah Spatafore, Barbara Radovich and Robert & Linda Takken
Limited to 12 guests at $100 per person
on Saturday October 16, 2010
Join an engaging and culinary-minded group of downtown neighbors for an autumn evening's progressive dinner in a two-block area of old town San Luis Obispo. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and fine wine at one home; a tasty segundi at another, your fabulous entree at a third and rich dessert and premium coffee at your final stop. Each element of your partying dining experience is inspired by the SLOW food movement featuring locally grown, seasonal ingredients, artisan-crafted by closet Iron Chefs from the 'hood.
SOLD OUT! |
|
cooking demonstration
Demonstration and Instruction in the Unique Techniques and Skills Employed in Preparing Gourmet Chinese De-Boned Chicken!
Hosts: Ke-Ping & Susan Tsao
Limited to 8 guests at $75 per person on a mutually agreed upon date.
Highly esteemed, skilled and board-certified surgeon Dr. Ping Tsao will provide hands-on instruction and commentary on the preparation of this gourmet Chinese dish. And of course, you'll enjoy the result of Dr. Ping's labors! Your delicious gourmet chicken dinner, with fine wine included, is part of the evening!
SOLD OUT! |
|
a taste of judaism
Hosts: Norman & Heather Mendel
Limited to 6 guests at $100 per person
Date to be arranged by mutual agreement with your hosts.
Rabbi Norman and Heather Mendel will create an evening of traditional Jewish warmth and welcome that will feature a festive dinner of foods and customs from different times and places, as well as wines and liquors from lands where Judaism thrives. This extraordinary evening offers a unique opportunity to "ask-the-Rabbi-everything-you wanted-to know-about-Judaism-and-never- had-the-chance-to-ask" while enjoying a delightful evening with dear friends.
SOLD OUT! |
|
flash from the past: 1950's dinner party
Hosts: Victoria & Larry Schmidt
Limited to 8 guests at $75 per person on Saturday April 10, 2010.
The fifties: Eisenhower was President, Elvis was "King", TV's were warmed up to watch Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, and Lawrence Welk. Fashion included full skirted dresses, white t-shirts with rolled cuffed jeans, and single breasted gray flannel suits. Casseroles, Bar-B-Q's, frozen vegetables, and meat loaf were all the rage. Popular American foods introduced included Sugar Frosted Flakes, Peanut M&M's, Minute Rice, Butterball turkeys, Ruffles potato chips, Star-kist Brand Tuna, Tang, Duncan Hines cake mixes, Cheese Wiz, and Lawry's Seasoned Salt. So... what is cooking on Larry and Vicki Schmidt's 1950's Wedgewood range or chilling in their 1950's Kelvinator Food-a-rama side by side refridgerator? Gee (cheese) wiz...you are invited to taste again the "gourmet" offerings of the 50's in their Shell Beach home, built in...when else...1950!
SOLD OUT! |
|
everything's coming up eggplant!
Hosts: Joseph & Diane P. Brocato
Limited to 6 guests at $85 per person. Date to be arranged by mutual agreement with your hosts.
Join Diane and Joe Brocato for an evening of fine Italian food and cooking instruction. The evenings menu will include Veal Scallopini, Eggplant Parmigiana, Capanata, Pasta with Pesto, Salad, Wine and Tiramisu. A demonstration with instructions will be provided by the Brocatos in the fine art of preparing Italian cuisine in their beautiful Country Club home in San Luis Obispo.
SOLD OUT! |
|
intimate dinner at the chapman house
Hosts: Clifford Chapman & Don Shidler
Limited to 16 guests at $250 per person on June 19, 2010.
Enjoy an enchanted evening with Clifford Chapman and Don Shidler at their luxurious home on the cliffs in Shell Beach. Watch for whales from the patio and enjoy dinner in the refectory with whitewater views of the Pacific. Entertainment will be provided by Trinidad de Flauta, the flute duo of Martha Uhey and Maria Apostoles. The menu will include Boeuf a la Bourguignon, personally prepared by your host and chef, Clifford Chapman. An exclusive party for Symphony supporters featuring great food and wine and excellent company.
SOLD OUT! |
|
blending party & lunch at still water vineyards
Hosts: Still Waters Vineyards
Limited to 8 guests. Date to be mutually arranged with the highest bidder and the winery.
Be a winemaker for a day at Still Water Vineyards in Paso Robles Wine Country with your hosts Paul and Patty Hoover. Start your day with a vineyard tour given by the winemaker, then sample wine from the barrels and participate in blending and a vertical tasting. Finally, you and your friends will join the winemakers for lunch in a gorgeous olive grove overlooking the vineyard.
SOLD OUT! |
|
a boat party!
Hosts: John & Sandy Dunn, Aaron & Erin Steed of Meathead Movers and
Bob & Cindy Rucker of New Times
Limited to 6 guests at $150 per person on a mutually agreed upon date.
Erin and Aaron Steed of Meathead Movers will host 6 lucky landlubbers to a beautiful day on Lake Nacimiento on their fabulous boat! Erin and Aaron have all the "toys" you need for a great day on the lake: wakeboards, tubes, skis and more! Test your skill and have some fun zipping around the lake or just pull into a quiet cove to relax and swim. John and Sandy Dunn will come along for the ride and will provide snacks, drinks and sunscreen to keep you going all day. A lovely dinner accompanied by wine will follow your day on the water, at the Running Deer Ranch lake cabin of New Times owners, Bob and Cindy Rucker.
SOLD OUT! |
|
A Night in the Wild
Hosts: Mike Zigelman & Maurina Kusell and Mark Sherman & Denise Barilla
Limited to 8 guests at $150 per person on Saturday, August 7, 2010.
The third annual 'Night in the Wild' will offer 8 adventurous guests an eclectic dinner featuring wild game and fresh, home grown vegetables, expertly prepared by your hosts. Your evening will include beautiful music from violinist Brynn Albanese and pianist Dr. Mark Sherman and perhaps even a few wild tales from Dr. Mike Zigelman! All this and more at the Arroyo Grande home of Mark Sherman and Denise Barilla and featuring "Chef" Mike Zigelman.
SOLD OUT! |
|
wine dinner at chow
Host: Chow Restaurant
Limited to 6 guests - Available to the highest bidder only at the Symphony Ball on February 27th
A delightful four-course dinner for six, with wine pairings, at Chow, serving asian fare with a California twist. This package is available to the highest bidder courtesy of Robin Covey, Shanny Covey and all the folks at Chow, 1009 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo.
SOLD OUT! |
|
cheese-making class for 10
Hosts: John & Jean Conway with experienced cheese-maker Karen Gray
Limited to 10 cheese lovers at $50 per person on Saturday May 1, 2010,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
In this two hour class you will learn to make cheeses such as ricotta, mascarpone, fromage blanc and chevre as well as creme fraiche in your own kitchen from cheesemaker, Karen Gray. Samples, recipes and kit included.
SOLD OUT! |
|
pastry demonstration
with a view!
Hosts: Karen Morgan & Bob Wagoner, with Pastry Chef Steven deLuque and Jeff McKeegan
Limited to 15 guests at $75 per person on June 13, 2010 - 2 pm
Award winning pastry chef and founder of Wm. Stevens Dessert Co. and Utopia Bakery, Steven deLuque will demonstrate the fundamentals of the pastry arts. This comprehensive presentation will cover dough making including pate a choux, millefeuille pastries, sauces, fillings, and construction. Your hosts, Karen Morgan and Bob Wagoner, invite you to join them after lunch for dessert and beverages in their spectacular view home in Los Osos, overlooking Estero Bay.
SOLD OUT! |
|
Dinner with the Maestro
Hosts: Michael Nowak & Suzette Harbour
Limited to 12 guests at $250 per person on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Nestled in the Pygmy Oaks of Los Osos, an exclusive 5-course dinner will be served to just 12 fortunate diners, in the Music Conservatory of Michael Nowak and his lovely wife Suzette Harbour. Working together, Maestro Nowak and noted chef Maegen Loring, will marry the inspiration of great classical music with the romantic and delectable flavors of excellent cuisine and superb wines. This unique evening will bring depth, richness and delight to every music lover and gourmand who attends.
SOLD OUT! |
|
Sushi - A private party for 20
Hosts: Jim Black and Liz Vogler
Limited to 20 guests at $75 per person on Saturday April 10, 2010, 6:30 pm.
Join Jim Black and Liz Vogler in their newly remodeled home for a special evening in support of the SLO Symphony. It is a rare evening indeed to have your very own captive sushi chef cutting only for you and some select friends!
SOLD OUT! |
|
THAI COOKING CLASS AND DINNER FOR SIX
Hosts: Don & Nancy Ayres
Limited to 6 guests at $65 per person, on Saturday, June 26, 2010.
World travelers Don and Nancy Ayres will share with you the secrets they gleaned while studying cooking in Thailand. You will learn about special ingredients and techniques to make authentic Thai food at home. Class format will be both demonstration and hands- on. Then enjoy a full Thai meal accompanied by Thai beer and Gewertztraminer wine.
SOLD OUT! |
|
dinner with the concertmaster
Hosts: Pam Dassenko and Tom Miller with chefs Dr. Dale and Colleen Rowland
Limited to 8 guests at $200 per person on a mutually agreed upon date.
Enjoy a festive dinner for eight with wine at the home of Concertmaster Dr. Pam Dassenko and her husband Dr. Tom Miller, designed and prepared by the delightful chef team of Dr. Dale and Colleen Rowland. An evening of music, laughter, fine food and excellent company.
SOLD OUT! |
| |
|
|
