This Week’s Social Scene

A look at galas, benefits, special events and fundraisers coming up for the week ending Sunday, May 7.

Tuesday, May 2 – “Celebrating Our Schools – Envision 2017?

Join Pasadena Educational Foundation in “Celebrating Our Schools – Envision 2017” with this year’s Keynote Speaker Charles L. Harrington, Parsons CEO/Chairmain/President, a visionary and inspiring leader in engineering. Since 1995, Parsons has been a major PEF supporter, and has contributed to many STEM initiatives in the district. Presenter is Tim Sippel – as principal at John Muir High School, Tim Sippel leads his students in the Engineering and Environmental Sciences Academy as they learn to improve the quality of life on earth through the power of science and mathematics. PEF invites the community to see things differently while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvers and have get hands-on fun at the second innovation showcase featuring interactive exhibits and experiences highlighting Pasadena Unified’s outstanding students and remarkable programs.

 

Thursday, May 4  – Annual Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

The community is invited to join the annual Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at the Pasadena Convention Center themed “Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable” presented by Friends in Deed. Keynote Speaker is John E. Kobara, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of California Community Foundation. This event brings together more than 800 community leaders of all faiths, civic and social service organizations, City leaders and others for an annual gathering of uplifting messages, music, networking and fellowship.

 

Saturday, May 6 – Spring 2017 SNAP Portrait Benefit

The first Art Alliance portrait benefit was in 2003, and has evolved into one of its most popular fundraisers, where the benefactors literally become the art. Dubbed SNAP, as the portraits are primarily photographs, this unique event concept begins with a portrait patron commissioning an art student to create their own likeness, or that of loved ones. Partnering with Art Center College of Design advanced students, the challenge is that the artwork is to be no ordinary portrait. The patrons have some influence over what is created, but usually the best results come when the artist is free to have final say in the finished product. The portraits are seen by the Portrait Patrons (and the world!) for the very first time at the fundraiser, which builds the excitement for the event.

 

Sunday, May 7 – Pasadena Scottish Rite Care Childhood Language Center’s First Annual Golf Tournament

Pasadena Scottish Rite Care Childhood Language Center is sponsoring its First Annual Golf Tournament to be held at Brookside Country Club. Proceeds of this benefit the operation of the clinic. The Clinic is a non profit 501 (c) (3) sponsored by the Lodges of the Pasadena Scottish Rite. Service are provided to preschool children needing speech therapy at no cost to eligible recipients. The clinic is in its 22 year of service to the residents of Pasadena and surrounding communities.

 

Sunday, May 7 – Masters of Taste 2017

You are invited to be a part of Masters of Taste 2017, an outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival that will take place on the field of the Historic Pasadena Rose Bowl! Masters of Taste 2016 attracted 2,000 guests and garnered media attention throughout Southern California and beyond. Masters of Taste 2017 is expected to bring over 2,500 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon to celebrate this exhilarating festival, which will include the finest fare from over 40 Master Chefs and restaurants, signature handcrafted cocktails from L.A.’s Master Mixologists, tastings from 25 spirit bars, wineries, local craft breweries, live entertainment and much more.

 

Sunday, May 7 – Defying Gravity ”Fritz Coleman Speaks to a Generation”

The Ice House Comedy Club presents Fritz Coleman – Defying Gravity! “Speaks to a Generation!” (50 plus…give or take!). Fritz proves that aging isn’t pretty… but, it’s funny! featuring Jonathan Dobrer. Jonathan Dobrer grew up in West LA. He graduated USC & the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He worked doing stand up at such iconic SoCal folk clubs as the Unicorn, Troubador & Ashgrove. In NorCal, he worked at Coffee & Confusion in North Beach and the Top of the Tangent in Palo Alto.