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hour show . It was a clever concept that incorporated most of the “ Reunited in Dance ” cast , and allowed them to have their solo moments as well as paired and group dances .
What followed were solo and pas de deux excerpts from famous ballets that , while all different , felt right at home within the context of the event . The backdrop visuals changed from dance to dance , setting the perfect tone each time .
Participating dancers , in addition to Xander Parish , included Jacopo Tissi ( Italy , formerly with the Bolshoi ), Christine Shevchenko ( Ukraine , currently with ABT ), Andrea Laššáková ( Slovak Republic , formerly with the Mikhailovsky ), Adrian Blake Mitchell ( U . S ., formerly with the Mikhailovsky ), Boris Zhurilov ( Russia , formerly with Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre ), Ilya Jivoy ( Russia , formerly with the Mariinsky ), Lizi Avsajanishvili ( Georgia , formerly with the Mariinsky ), David Motta Soares ( Brazil , formerly with the Bolshoi ), Jasmine Sophie Henry ( Australia , formerly with the Mariinsky ), Vsevolod Maevsky ( Ukraine , formerly with the Mariinsky ), Katia Raj ( U . S ., formerly with the Saint Petersburg State Academic Leonid Yacobson Ballet Theatre ), Veronika Selivanova ( U . S ., formerly with the Mariinsky ), Alexis Tutunnique ( Ukraine , formerly with National Opera of Ukraine and currently with The United Ukrainian Ballet ), Joy Womack ( U . S ., formerly with Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre ), and Laura Fernandez Gromova ( Switzerland and Ukraine , formerly with Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre ). Pianist Behzod Abduraimov played Tchaikovsky ’ s Children ’ s Album for The Ballet Class .
A lavish pre-concerts VIP reception featured champagne and cocktails , tray passed hors d ’ oeuvres , and a caviar station .
The VIP guests included Elizabeth Segerstrom ; “ Dancing with the Stars ” dancer Gleb Savchenko ; Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter ; Segerstrom Center Executive Vice President Judy Morr ; Chair of Turnaround Arts : California Malissa Feruzzi Shriver ; Meaghan Lloyd and Craig Webb of Gehry Partners ;, Honorary Chair of LA Opera Marc Stern and Eva Stern ; performer Dita Von Teese ; Artistic Director of Los Angeles Ballet Melissa Barak ; Former New York City Ballet dancer and Dean of dance at The Colburn School Silas Farley ; Artistic and Executive Director of The Broad Stage Rob Bailis ; author Ian Kelly ; documentary film director Mauro Aprile Zanetti ; Segerstrom Center Board Chair Jane Fujishige Yada ; British artist Alexander Talbot Rice ; Former Bolshoi Ballet dancer and the Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand PRIX Larissa Saveliev ; and philanthropist Valerie Von Sobel .
Local Chefs Help Raise $ 450K for Unconditional Dog Rescue at Chef Masters Culinary Event in Laguna Beach
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Nearly three dozen chefs and 320 guests were barking up the “ right ” tree at the Chef Masters culinary extravaganza held October 16 at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach , which helped raise $ 450,000 for Unconditional , a senior and special needs dog rescue .
The evening began with a two-hour gourmet food and wine reception — some might call it Yappy Hour in honor of the nonprofit ’ s furry clients . Chefs from top local restaurant – including many from Newport Beach and Laguna Beach – served signature bites .
C ’ est la Vie in Laguna Beach had an enticing display of colorful desserts , Splashes in Laguna Beach served delicious pumpkin spice gelato in small waffle cones , Balboa Bay Resort ’ s A + O restaurant offered savory braised short ribs , The Winery Newport ’ s Chef Yvon Goetz created a delicious roasted lamb belly with quinoa tabouleh and pomegranate harissa glaze , and legendary OC Chef Pascal Olhats had fresh oysters and mussels courtesy of Baja Shellfish .
The best decorations of the night went to Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach . Their whimsical display took a page or two from “ Alice in Wonderland ,” with signage and décor straight from the book and costumed staff to match . Even the food would have pleased both Alice and the Mad Hatter , with desserts that said “ Eat me ” written in chocolate and small bottles of green liquid labeled “ Drink me .”
Other local restaurant taking part : Terra Laguna Beach , A Restaurant Crystal Cove , Cannery Seafood of the Pacific , Nirvana Grille , and Suenos Laguna Beach .
After guests had their fill of the culinary tastes and sips form such noted wineries as Daou , Duckhorn and Goldeneye , guests made their way to their tables for dessert and raffle drawings .
Proceeds from the event totaled $ 450,000 and went to Unconditional , a Laguna Beach-based nonprofit co-founded by Amy and JulIan Mack , who were at the event with three of their rescue dogs . The group is on track to build an 8,000 sq . ft . rescue and adoption center for senior and special needs dogs , due to open in Laguna Beach in late 2023 .
“ Of the 14,000 shelters and rescue groups in the US , only 40 are dedicated to helping senior and special needs dogs and many of them are incredibly under-resourced ,” said Amy Mack . “ We are dedicated to finding loving homes for these animals , and , believe me , the experience is very rewarding .”
Unconditional is also launching a sister entity called Rise Pet Care , a separate for-profit specialty animal
Unconditional Co-Founders Amy and Julian Mack with their dogs StanLee ( Amy holding ), Levi , left , and Oona , right / Photo by Bob Hodson with Corey Sandler
hospital which will be open to the public and also provide medical care for the animals at Unconditional at no cost .
Especially thanked were $ 100,000 Title Sponsor , Carlo ’ s Fund ; $$ 25,000 Platinum Sponsors , The Bone Adventure , The Fatty Sullivan Giving Fund for Dogs That Can ’ t Woof Good , and Mary Murfey ; and the $ 10,000 Gold Sponsors JustFoodForDogs ,
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The evening concluded with dancing to the popular band Flashback Heart Attack .
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