Cal State Fullerton presents Front & Center 2010 featuring Steve Miller Band coming to Honda Center February 20. Front & Center is an annual outreach concert benefiting student scholarships and programs.
The Steve Miller Band, whose pop/rock hitsinclude “Fly Like an Eagle” and “Take the Money and Run,” will headline Cal State Fullerton’s Front & Center 2010. Proceeds from the 15th annual event will benefit student scholarships.
Actress Kirsten Vangsness, who portrays the quirky computer whiz Penelope Garcia on the CBS hit drama series “Criminal Minds,” will serve as master of ceremonies. A Cal State Fullerton graduate from the Class of ’96, Vangsness earned her bachelor’s degree in theatre arts. The evening’s entertainment will include student performers from the university’s College of the Arts.
Front & Center debuted in 1996 with Colin Powell as keynoter. Successive years featured: Michael Eisner, Walter Cronkite, Bill Cosby, Tony Bennett, Whoopi Goldberg, Christopher Reeve, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, The Doobie Brothers, Gladys Knight, Chicago, Stevie Nicks and Reba McEntire. Guiding the event is the university’s Blue Ribbon Committee, a group of business and civic leaders dedicated to raising funds for student scholarships. More than 400 students received scholarships to Cal State Fullerton since Front & Center’s launch.
Cal State Fullerton is the only authorized provider of tickets for Front & Center 2010: Steve Miller Band. The Honda Center Box Office will not be selling tickets for this event.
Affronti Courtyard- Dining-Wine Bar is conceived as an oasis of casual dining only steps away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Healdsburg’s busy town square.From its lush dining courtyard to the Mediterranean “mix and match” small plates appeal of the locally sourced ingredients presented, Affronti will offer western Sonoma residents and visitors a sense of place of sophisticated comfort and goodwill.
Chef Owner Jude Affronti, backed by a team of accomplished Bay Area restaurant specialists, will focus on creating a wine country gathering spot that is amenable both to visitors and locals; offering small plates, inspired beverage choicesandunique community special events. This is a dining and entertainment combination heretofore not available at the affordable price point today’s price conscious consumer is increasingly seeking out- and one that our market research indicates will be well received by local tastemakers whose support is invaluable for long term success.
Nibble. Sip. Visit.
The menu will reflect both the passions of the chef and the area’s local foods bounty, while drawing on culinary traditions from around the world. The restaurant and wine bar will offer boutique wines by the glass, primarily from Northern California,in line with the restaurant’s eat and drink local focus - featuring select, well priced vintages from nearby counties and a handful of international “New World” selections not often seen;all selected to compliment specific flavor pairings.We will also feature local micro brew beers and a tea selection that will offer an afternoon respite, especially appealing to locals in the wintertime.
With staff meticulously trained in the fine points of hospitality, Affronti’s team will ensure that guests feel well taken care of - whether for a snack at the wine bar, a relaxing lunch on the patio, afternoon tea and pastries or a satisfying light dinner. With events including summertime BBQ cookouts, courtyard movie night, weekend high tea and Sunday jazz brunch, Affronti intends to be both a dining venue with a national reputation and a place that locals can call their own.
Ambiance
We want Affronti Courtyard-Dining-Wine Bar to be one of the top ten destination spots in Healdsburg and a design-driven business concept is the formula to achieve this.
Design is built-in to every part of our concept - it is the choreography.We believe one drives growth through the quality of the overall experience. People actually care more about design than they realize and we’ll provide that every step of the way.
Our focus:Good Service, Exceptional Food, Wine, Art, Jazz, Fun and all things Healdsburg.
We’ll be the secret little find you’ll come to Healdsburg for time and again.Slightly off the main square, under and through the archway, down the curiously long corridor, you can already see the sky and the greenery of the courtyard as you approach.You quickly realize it is everything you were told it would be and more.
A chic lush courtyard rests between the wine bar bistro and the art gallery.A gorgeous sculptural art piece is displayed to take advantage of the line of sight when you enter through the peep-hole entry, flanked by trees.The space has a classic wine country casual feel with a decided modern edge.Comfortable clean-lined outdoor lounge and seating, umbrellas, and the soothing sounds from an organic water feature set the stage.Large windows allow the eyes to flow from the distinguished art pieces in the gallery to the hip low-seated lounge area in the wine bar bistro with it’s sleek “bio-green” linear fireplace that is easily viewed from the patio.At night the spaces feel magical with clear string lights overhead, the soft breeze of the trees, the warm glow of low lighting, the fireplace and candlelight on each table.You’ll never want to leave. One evening you can enjoy the deep melodic sounds of jazz in the air, the next a neighbor-friendly alfresco movie night.
Inside, the space has an uncomplicated sensibility.It’s a clean, comfortable, organic in feel.Great lighting too.Floor to ceiling wine cases flank each side of a long soft banquette on the left side of the room; the bar and small tables surround the middle; and, to the right is more seating and the chic lounge area surrounding the fireplace.
In partnership with the gallery, Affronti Courtyard- Dining-Wine Bar will display artwork from talented local artists throughout the space.
Every element in the space is chosen with the customer’s ultimate experience in mind, from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave.
Playful, Relaxed, Simple, Memorable - good design feels wonderfully effortless and that is the experience we want to share with those who discover us.This is a cool hip space made for an easy afternoon or evening with family, friends and colleagues.
235 Healdsburg Avenue - Healdsburg, CA 95448
Off the corner of Matheson, a half block from the town plaza Follow the hallway next to the La Crema Tasting room
Parking Lots across the street and around the corner off Matheson
Continuous Service
Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm
Monday 11:30am to 9:30pm
Closed Tuesdays except for Private Parties
Wednesday 11:30am to 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am to 9:30 pm
Friday 11:30am to 10:30pm
Saturday 11:30am to 10:30pm
“Social Hour Specials ” 4pm-6:30pm in the Bar
$7 all wine cocktails
Massify and Lionsgate Films have partnered to create an original, high-concept comedy developed entirely through Massify's production network. A writer, director, cast, and crew will be attached through Massify - with Lionsgate's feature film development team providing input throughout the process. This is an opportunity to work with the leading next generation studio on a breakthrough project.
Today ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) announced that rapper and actor Ludacris will interview music legend Quincy Jones during the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO. The three-day EXPO will take place at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, April 22-24, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.
TNT/TBS and ABC TV are partnering with the WIF/TV&Media Committee
on a Director Shadowing Program. Four members of WIF/LA will be given the opportunity to shadow directors at ABC and TNT/TBS between March and July 2010.
The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s 2009-2010 Dance Series Brings Internationally Acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for a limited engagement, March 2-7, 2010.
Actress Vivica A. Fox will join Carrie Ann Inaba (“Dancing with the Stars”), Chris Harrison (“The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette”) and fashion expert Lawrence Zarian on the Red Carpet during TV Guide Network’s live telecast at the Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT (live on both coasts). As an actress, producer and fashionista who is known for her dynamic on-screen presence and style, Ms. Fox will provide viewers with fresh commentary on the Oscar® nominees and presenters, and of course, what they are wearing.
March of Dimes New York Division announced that national talk show host Wendy Williams will emcee the 35TH Annual Beauty Ball. The gala will be held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on March 11.
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posted on Feb 17, 2010 Are you a talented unsigned artist looking to showcase your talent to several prominent music industry representatives? In conjunction with All Starr LLC management, Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates is producing a music showcase Steps To Fame on February 20, 2010. The brainchild of businessman Samuel Hayslett, Steps To Fame was designed to provide unsigned artists the opportunity to exhibit their talent and be exposed to leading industry heavyweights.
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