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ART & FASHION AFFAIR A Met Gala-inspired event , the star-studded Art & Fashion Affair kicked off the final week of Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters on Aug . 24 with thousands of guests arriving on the red carpet in their most creative attire for a night of fine art , living pictures and fun photo opportunities at the festival grounds . Celebrity guests included singer-songwriter Matt Mauser , who performed that evening , as well as TV show “ Criminal Minds ” cast members Joe Mantegna , A . J . Cook , Aisha Tyler and Kirsten Vangsness , who served as the event ’ s host . As guests arrived , Pageant volunteers made the rounds dressed in re-creations of Met Gala costumes that paid tribute to Rihanna , Bad Bunny and Edith Head . Photo stations allowed attendees to pose with fun props and backdrops including one styled as the cover of Vogue magazine . Mauser and his big band performed the music of Frank Sinatra , the Rat Pack and other singers from the 1960s , ’ 70s and ’ 80s . Attendees also were treated to a private showing of the festival ’ s fine arts show and a special Pageant performance with this year ’ s theme “ À la Mode : The Art of Fashion .” The winner of a summerlong raffle for a 2025 Volvo XC60 PHEV Black Edition or $ 20,000 in cash was also announced . The raffle , a summerlong fundraiser , garnered $ 87,790 while the gala ticket sales raised more than $ 236,350 ; all proceeds go to support arts programming for Festival of Arts . ( foapom . com ) — Sharon Stello
1 . Michael Obermeyer , Lori Obermeyer , Kirsten Vangsness , Sherrie Larsen , Troels Larsen 2 . Aisha Tyler , Kirsten Vangsness , Joe Mantegna , A . J . Cook 3 . Pageant performers
BOB MARGOLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT From a shotgun start to a helicopter golf ball drop , silent auction , Jersey Mike ’ s lunch and an awards ceremony , the fun-filled 24th annual Bob Margolis Golf Tournament raised $ 79,000 to support the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach , which delivers mentorship and youth development programs to over 3,000 young people each day in Laguna and Saddleback Valley . More than 140 golfers participated in the Aug . 5 event at Aliso Viejo Country Club . A highlight of the day was the helicopter golf ball drop , which serves as a kind of raffle for the grand prize of a Montage resort staycation including two nights in an ocean-view suite , two 60-minute spa treatments and a $ 60 daily breakfast credit . Boys & Girls Club offers a wide variety of after-school programs and summer , spring break and winter camps with activities from sports to crafts , science projects , leadership training and more . ( bgclagunabeach . org ) — S . S .
1 . Tournament venue Aliso Viejo Country Club 2 . George Cheng and team
TOP SECTION : MICAHEL KOVAC ; BOTTOM SECTION : COURTESY OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAGUNA BEACH
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