Just in Showcase
January 2021
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Second Vice President - Benefit
Susie Aguirre
Even though we are in pandemic times, I am happy to announce that the next virtual Showcase House, a 1913 Italian Villa designed by Robert D. Farquhar, is moving forward and construction is starting January 25, 2021. With the owners permission Mark Hovater has filmed the entire interior of the home and exterior grounds. Joshua Cain, Principle Designer, was interviewed and he eloquently described the remodeling and restoration that will take place to this magnificent estate.
I am also very please to announce our first fundraising event will be Quarantini, a "hands on" mixology class where you will receive all the ingredients and a cheese charcuterie tray, and learn from a professional mixologist a little about the cocktail you will be making and drinking. Please mark your calendars for February 12 Zoom event starting at 5:30 pm. Click on the invitation below.
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Patrons
Marti Farley & Dana Marevich
The Patron invitations will be mailed in April to PSHA members and non-members. If you have anyone you would like to send an invitation to, please let us know by emailing Marti at mfarley.psha@gmail.com or Dana at dmarevich.psha@gmail.com. Patron donations may be made in memory of someone.
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Third Vice President - Finance
Suzanne Hart
Greetings to our membership from Finance! Annually, we publish the financial results of our combined efforts in fundraising to support our music programs and Gifts & Grants. In a typical year, this activity would be built around a public tour of a very specially redesigned Pasadena area estate home. This past year, we began with this same previously successful idea in mind, only to find out the world had something else in mind for all of us. Therefore, we were not able to open the Locke House to the public for tours, as hoped and planned, so we shifted to online tours. In a quick response, we added another fundraiser, our first ever Showcase Strong Auction, chaired by our own “Lightning on her Feet” Marybeth Rehman-Dittu and team. Together you will see the financial results of the two endeavors relayed to you in the information below. What you don’t see, although still remains, is the strength and will of the brilliant men and women who make up Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.
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Membership
Lydia Rubin
Despite the challenges faced this year, Membership has not given up the hope of attracting new members. We are planning a virtual membership drive in March. We count on all of our members to help us recruit diverse and energetic members. Invite your friends to our virtual events, or encourage them to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For inquiries, contact Lydia Rubin at perazarubin@yahoo.com or 213-220-1568.
On Tuesday February 2 at 9:00 am, we will resume our monthly walk at Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino. Join us, stay connected, and together we can encourage one other to shed our COVID calories! See you there!
Let us gather and bake Orange Cranberry Scones, presented by Lani Moore! It is not too late to RSVP for our interactive virtual baking demonstration on January 28, at 4:00 pm. Zoom link and recipe to follow.
Upcoming events:
✑ February -- Virtual Corona Virus Happy Hour and conversation of pandemic “Must-See” TV series or Movies
✑ March -- Gardeners, Gifts and Garbage: Cautionary Tales about Tangible Property, presented by John Moran Auctioneers, Noelle Valentino. This presentation will highlight rediscovered artwork and decorative objects found in unlikely places.
✑ March -- Picking paint colors and color trends for 2021 presented by Sara McLean of Dunn Edwards
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December Schleppers: (left to right): Lydia Rubin, Mary Jarrett, Debra Qurtman, Cathy Hilton, Vikki Sung, Miss Mochi-Q
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or you'll miss out on all the good stuff!
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Advisor / Parliamentarian
Vikki Sung
The Board approved the Nominating Committee's recommendation of Garrett Collins for Public Relations Chair for the remainder of the 2020-2021 year to replace Dotty Ewing who stepped down from the position. Garrett has extensive experience in Marketing and will be a wonderful leader of the PR Team.
In the 56th Showcase House news, sales for Ultimate Viewpoints: 56 opened in December. Tickets are only $17.50! Please encourage your friends to by tickets. After logging on, viewers will have two weeks of unlimited visits. Tickets can be purchased through our Tickets page.
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Youth Concert
Barbara Lake
The LA Phil will be offering a virtual Youth Concert this year. This flexible, immersive experience will include elementary and secondary level curricula to accompany two online LA Phil concerts with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
There will be three components available on the following dates:
March 6:
Elementary Curriculum and activities. (Grades3-6)
“ Carnival of the Animals”
LA Phil
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Martin Dudamel, special guest
Yuja Wang and David Fung pianos
SAINT- SAENS Carnival of the Animals
March 19:
Hollywood Bowl Field Trip ( Grades 3-12)
A guided exploration of existing videos and resources about the Hollywood Bowl
Secondary Curriculum and activities ( Grades 6-12)
“Pan-American Musical Feast”
LA Phil
Tania LEON Fanfarria
Paul DESENNE Sinfonia Burocratica ed Amazzonica: Bananera
These resources will be available on the LA Phil website. To access the free content, which anyone can do, users will need to register. Only one registration is required to access all three resources.
This experience is available to schools, teachers, and youth from around the world.
The LA Phil online concerts and curricula will be available for one year.
We hope our PSHA members will register with your families and enjoy the concerts.
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Public Relations
Garrett Collins
The PR/Marketing Committee graciously accepted me into their fold in January and I'd like to thank each of them for continuing to dedicate their time to our PR cause: Mary Jarrett, Jennifer Jones, Charlotte Lacey, Ying Ying Lin, Analily Park, Colleen Robertson, and Linda Shen. Most importantly, I'd like to acknowledge and thank Michele Lembo and Dotty Ewing, past PR Chairs, for their incredible work on promoting the 56h House and Ultimate Viewpoints:56. We are continuing to enjoy media coverage for the Locke House, including KTLA's Gayle on the Go, a segment on ABC 7, Pasadena Now, and so much more. Thank you, Dotty & Michele! We will continue to promote Ultimate Viewpoints:56 over the coming weeks and months, primarily through organic and paid social media. Be sure to like and share posts when you see them on Facebook and Instagram!
We are also working on plans to champion our Gifts & Grants program, working with Marybeth Rehman-Dittu's committee to ensure our grantee organizations are recognized for their important work; made possible by PSHA's significant, ongoing investment in our community. Be on the lookout for that.
Finally, we will be spending significant time this spring elevating our membership and Patron campaigns to ensure coverage and success as we head into the new fiscal year.
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Important Dates
Thursday, January 28, 4:00 pm -- Membership Gather and Bake with Lani Moore
Wednesday, February 10, 4:00 pm -– General Meeting via Zoom
Friday, February 12, 5:30 pm -- Quarantini Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 24, 4:00 pm -- Board Meeting via Zoom
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2/1 Vikki Sung
2/1 Linda Zimmer
2/5 Lisa Loeffler
2/12 Jean Crabtree
2/12 Janet Dahl Willcox
2/16 Priscilla Jenkins
2/16 Colleen Robertson
2/17 Rary Simmons
2/17 Danielle Takata-Herring
2/18 Yolonda Hamilton
2/18 J anet Webb
2/22 Diane Boysen
2/22 Judith Epley
2/24 Mardi Mann
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Wishing You All a Happy Birthday!
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Thank you for your time, effort and dedication to PSHA
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