LOVE, MUSIC, & SOUNDS OF CENTER STAGE

March 31, 2016

Our Center Stage Chapter continues to raise funds to provide an introduction to

the Theater and the Arts for children of all ages. Some of our events during this

past year have included:

FUNDRAISERS DATE FUNDS TO THE CENTER

Backyard BBQ 07/10/15 $ 820.00

Garden Party 09/20/15 $ 335.00

Bingo Night 10/03/15 $ 592.00

Christmas Boat Parade 12/17/15 $ 722.79

Bridge Party Luncheon 01/30/16 $ 545.00

Tropical Paradise 02/25/16 $ 1,883.58

Cinco de Mayo (Estimate) 05/07/16 $ 1,400.00

Dues (Center & The Guilds) On-going $ 1,263.19

Miscellaneous – End of Year Donation 06/30/16 $ 3,500.00

To Date as of 03/31/2016 $11,061.56

The Guilds Nights schedule for the 2015-2016 Season at Segerstrom is continuing.

If you missed the first two shows, it is not too late to catch your favorite musical

later this spring or summer. These always represent outstanding entertainment.

Here is the remaining schedule:

The Book of Mormon – Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:30 pm

The Book of Mormon – Saturday, April 2, 2016 2:00 pm

Cinderella - Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:30 pm

Cinderella – Sunday, May 1, 2016 1:00 pm

Disney Newsies – Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:30 pm

Disney Newsies – Sunday, May 22, 2016 1:00 pm

The Sound of Music – Sunday, July 24, 2016 1:00 pm

The Sound of Music – Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:30 pm

Cabaret – Wednesday, August 10, 2016 7:30 pm

Cabaret – Saturday, August 13, 2016 2:00 pm

The Board of Directors wants to thank each of the members for their support. We

continue to plan activities like the Bridge Party Luncheon in January, the Tropical

Paradise event in February, and the dinner at Bristol Farms this past month. Here

are some pictures from these events.

In January, Center Stage members playing bridge included Carol Hurst, Barbara

Sullivan & Suzy Miller at the home of host, Roy Smoker.

On February 25, 2016, Center Stage Chapter participated in the West County

Area Guild Tropical Paradise Fundraiser at the Duck Club. In addition to the music,

there was a professional photographer who took numerous pictures of the

activities. As members of Carmen, Center Stage and Stage Door Chapters

arrived, they were greeted at the Tiki Bar with a tropical drink and music. Please

note that Tropical Paradise raised over $5,600 for the Segerstrom Center for the

Arts. Thanks to all who participated.

Music by Panjive with the Unique Island Sounds of the “Steel Drum.”

Chuck Rivkin and Cathy Yost

Cheryl Carlson & Roy Smoker

Louise Costa and Marilyn McCorkle

Bill Rothwall and Dennis Iverson

Tropical Paradise Planning Committee

Jerry and Sandy Blass with Marjorie and Larry Gorum

Louise Costa, Yumiko Blaschko, and Diana Hardy

Mouth Watering Hors D'oeuvres

Island Inspiration Polynesian Dancers

Real Polynesian Dancers: Kina Young and Lahana Wisdom

Ed Cady, winner of the Hawaiian Trivia Game

West County Area Guild Members enjoying the Polynesian dancers.

In March, Center Stage Chapter hosted a dinner at Bristol Farms, where 19

members attended. The event raised $215.00 for the Center Stage Chapter to

donate to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts increasing the total reported

above. A big thank you to Hallie Whelen for arranging this special dinner.

Jim Brewer and Hallie Whelen at Bristol Farms

Carol Hurst and Carl Martens at Bristol Farms

Rowe Yates and Carol Dodson at Bristol Farms

Margaret Ann Vincent & Bill Rothwall at Bristol Farms

As a final reminder, many of you have signed up to attend the Laguna Playhouse

presentation of SEX and EDUCATION on Friday, April 29th. There is a no-host dinner

at Polinas Salerno Italian Restaurant, 220 Beach Street at 5:30PM before the play.

We hope to see you there. This should be a hilarious show.

Again thanks for your support which helps to make this past year successful.

Roy Smoker

Public Relations Chairman 2015-2016

Center Stage Chapter