KUDOS February 2020

NEWPORT BEACH | LIVING LOCAL 

FEBRUARY 2020 

Romance 

A Love Story 

That Began at Disneyland 

Valentine’s Day 

and How It Started 

Romance Calls at 

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IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY MONTH AND ROMANCE IS IN 

THE AIR! Card sales, along with flower and candy sales, 

abound as those who love each other want to show their 

affection. 

I remember one particular Valentine’s Day when I was living 

in New York City and flying for American Airlines. I was 

engaged to my future husband Doug Bunce, and he sent me 

so many flowers, I could hardly hold them. I remember the 

photo my sister took of me holding the flowers and grinning 

from ear to ear. I wish I had that photo today! 

Our Valentine story is a special one. Dee and Larry Higby met at Disneyland, where she 

was working as a VIP hostess and Larry was working at various rides throughout the park. 

One particular day, he was an operator on the Jungle Cruise ride and saw this pretty girl walk 

up with a group of visitors. He wanted to get her attention, so he locked the turnstile and 

said, “Hi, my name is Larry Higby,” to which Dee replied, “So?” It only went up from there, 

and two years later, they were married. Dee’s take on that first meeting is, “It led to an 

exhilarating 52-year e-ticket ride!” 

If you’re looking to celebrate a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or any special occasion 

- or just want a romantic place to go to with your loved one - Petit St. Vincent Island is the 

place. It is one of the most exquisite islands in the Caribbean and is part of the Small Luxury 

Hotels of the World Collection with 22 cottages that are staggered amid the beaches and 

hillsides of the 115-acre private island. Also enjoy the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Center 

for diving and scuba lessons, a fabulous spa, wonderful food and drink, a sail on Beauty, a 

49-foot wooden sloop, and much more. 

Did you know Valentine’s Day was named so by Pope Gelasius in fifth century Rome to 

end a pagan celebration? And, that in 1849 Harriet Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, 

was named the “Mother of the American Valentine” when she published the first American 

Valentine’s Day card? Today, around 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged 

industry-wide, making Valentine’s Day the second-largest holiday for giving greeting cards. 

However you spend that special day - with cards, gifts or special lunches or dinners, or all of 

the above - enjoy the time with your loved one! 

Until next time, 

Donna Bunce, Editor 

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featuring 

22 I Meant To Be I Dee & Larry Higby’s love story 

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26 I Valentine’s Day’s History I Love is 

still in the air 

28 I Romance Calls I Petit St. Vincent Island is 

just the ticket 

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4 Editor Speaks 

8 Plaudits 

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18 The Buzz 

20 Back Stage 

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2 : enthusiastic approval 

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A Glistening Winter 

Wonderland Greets 

Candlelight Guests 

The 46th Annual Candlelight Concert benefiting Segerstrom Center for the 

Arts drew 400 guests to Segerstrom Hall for a warm-hearted elegant 

reception, a terrific gourmet repast with superb wines, entertainment by 

the great Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers and music for 

dancing by The Revolution, Prince’s former band. Add a stunning 

monochromatic décor, and it was magical! Photography Kimberly April, 

Joesan Diche, Doug Gifford 

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1. Co-Chairs Lisa Bhathal Merage and Marta 

Bhathal | 2. New Segerstrom Center President 

Casey Reitz, right, and his wife Naomi Reitz | 3. 

Steve Martin, center, and his band the Steep 

Canyon Rangers entertained | 4. Segerstrom 

Hall stage transformed into a stunning 

backdrop for Candlelight | 5. Betty Huang, 

JoEllen Chatham, Jane Yada, Ling Zhang | 6. 

Nancy and Rick Muth, Courtney and Jason 

Howard | 7. Randy and Sally Crockett | 8. The 

Revolution band entertains for dancing 

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PLAUDITS 




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“Christmas at The Ritz” 

Holiday Luncheon 

Heralds the Season 

Women of Chapman’s 33rd annual much-loved “Christmas at The Ritz” benefit 

drew 305 guests to the Fashion Island Hotel, where snow sprites, toy soldiers, 

Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dickens Carolers, and Chapman student tap dancers 

greeted everyone, and together with an elegant Grayse holiday fashion show 

and opportunity and live auction prizes netted nearly $270,000 for Chapman 

University. Photography Tony Lattimore, Peggy O’Donnell 

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1. Chapman University President Daniele Struppa, Board of Trustees Chairman Wylie Aitken and his wife Bette, 

event chair Kristin Martin, Women of Chapman President Anne Manassero | 2. Chapman University Tap Ensemble 

entertains | 3. Esteemed Patrons Marci and Arlo Sorensen, center, with Dickens Carolers | 4. Honorary Chair Ruth 

Ann Moriarty | 5. Chapman University Executive Vice President Sheryl Bourgeois with Honorary Chair Julia Argyros, 

who won the Greorgeana Ireland "Love" painting in the live auction | 6. Committee member Sue Hook won Santa's 

Secret Wine Cellar | 7. Grayse holiday fashions modeled during the luncheon | 8. Casey Kasprzyk offered a day at 

Television City Studios, where he is Emmy Award-winning producer for "The Bold and the Beautiful." with Jonathon 

Cruci, who was one of four who won it 


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Record-Breaking $475,916 

Net Proceeds for CASA 

Holiday Luncheon & Fashion Show 

2 

The Friends of CASA-hosted Holiday 

Luncheon & Fashion Show drew 546 

guests to Monarch Beach Resort in Dana 

Point for a heartwarming benefit 

showcasing Starwish Wish Trees with 

wishes from children in the CASA program, 

a beautifully decorated ballroom, thanks to 

Elite OC Productions, keynote speaker and 

CASA volunteer Sarah Randall’s 

compelling speech, and a lovely runway 

show by Kate Spade New York. 

Photography John Watkins 

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1. Luncheon Emcee and former NFL star Mark Sanchez, CASA CEO Regan Phillips | 2. Co-Chairs Debbie Musek, Sandi 

Marion, Jennifer Gonzalez Oxen | 3. Keynote Speaker and CASA Volunteer Sarah Randall | 4. South Coast Plaza 

Director of Community Relations Kathryn Cenci, representing South Coast Plaza as co-presenter with Kate Spade New 

York of the Kate Spade runway 2020 Summer Collection, 2018 event co-chair Michelle Fisher | 5. Kate Spade New York 

featured its Summer 2020 Collection | 6. Sara VanDusen, FOCASA President Lori Jackson, Alexia Fiore, Dana Strader 

| 7. Moti and Idit Ferder of Lugano Diamons, Official Jewelry Sponsor | 8. Starfish Wish Tree, designed by Barclay 

Butera Interiors 


PLAUDITS 




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Discovery Cube Orange County’s 

Annual Holiday Party at 

Ocean Quest in Newport Beach 

Discovery Cube of Orange County hosted its annual Innovator Holiday Party at its Ocean Quest campus in 

Newport Beach. The Innovators are a group of lifelong learners and supporters of science education with 

more than 100 attending, CEO Joe Adams highlighted past year accomplishments and exciting plans for the 

future. As always, there were fun moments for everyone to explore the Cube’s mission through hands-on 

learning. 

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1. Innovator Leadership Council Chair Janet Ray with Discovery Cube CEO Joe Adams | 2. Delane Thyen with Emeritus Board Member Catherine Thyen | 3. Discovery Cube 

Innovator Bill May, Chairman of the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, sharing a moment of science | 4. Discovery Cube Innovators Jerry and Maralou Harrington 

and The Lil' Dickens Carolers | 5. Discovery Cube Innovators Todd and Jess Crane 

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Providence Speech and 

Hearing Celebrates its 

54th Annual Gala 

Providence Speech and Hearing’s 54th annual gala, themed “Magic Under the 

Stars,” posted net proceeds of $555,000 to help continue its mission helping 

people with speech and hearing problems in Orange County. The dinner dance, 

which drew 271 guests, was made more magical with special musical guests, JT 

& Friends, who provided dance music late into the night. 

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1. Gala Co-Chairs Joan May and Robbie Nicoli PSHC board member | 2. PSHC President Randy Free with his wife and gala co-chair Michelle Free | 3. PSHC CEO Andrew 

Simone with board member and sponsor John Word for The Word & Brown Companies | 4. Underwriter Catherine Sorenson dancing with Mickey | 5. Beatles cover band 

with John Tu on the drums, part of JT and Friends show 


DISCOVERY CUBE INVITES 

INNOVATORS AND GUESTS TO JOIN US FOR 

THE SCIENCE OF 

Wednesday, February 12th | 6 pm 

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center | 100 Academy| Irvine 

Join us for a fascinating evening where we explore 

the many benefits of happiness! 

Author and radio host, Janeane Bernstein, Ed.D., 

will facilitate an enlightening discussion with 

guest panelist Dr. Kim Perkins, (Ph.D. in 

positive organizational psychology) and 

Sarah Pressman, an Associate Professor of 

Psychological Science at the UCI. 

What fun it is to learn than with 

likeminded friends of science! 

Janeane Bernstein 

As always, there shall be delicious fare, 

beverages and interactive learning. 

To attend the event/learn more about Innovators, please contact 

Michelle Highberg at mhighberg@discoverycube.org or phone 714-263-3848 

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PLAUDITS 




Hoag “Christmas 

Carol Ball’s” Dinner 

Dance Delights 

A sold-out crowd of 600 gathered to celebrate and greet the holiday 

season in style at Hoag Hospital Foundation’s 53rd Annual “Christmas 

Carol Ball.” Held at Monarch Beach Resort, the dancing crowd enjoyed 

the energetic band NRG, a superb gourmet repast and a plethora of 

auction items donated by friends of Hoag to help boost proceeds well 

over $1 million. Photography Kevin Warn 

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1. Longtime supporters Andy and Joan Fimiano with Hoag 

Hospital Foundation President Flynn Andrizzi | 2. Longtime 

supporters David and Diana Sun with their daughter and 

son-in-law Dara and Dan Mullarkey | 3. Gala Co-Chairs 

Robert and Kitty Brunswick | 4. Longtime supporters Varla 

and Curt Knauss | 5. Supporters Susan and Dean Spanos | 6. 

Gala's Champagne Wall | 7. Sandi Simon (2018 President's 

Circle Vin Jorgensen Award), Maralou Harrington (2018 552 

Club Vin Jorgensen Award) | 8. NRG Band enertaining 

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THE 

BUZZ 

noun | 

1 : creates excitement, hype or a thrill 

2 : generates hype, cool gossip, talk, excitement 

Amar Santana and Ahmed Labbate/Photo by Sarah King 

IT’S OPEN! 

The long-awaited opening of The Hall Global Eatery at South 

Coast Plaza has happened. The highly anticipated new concept, 

created by acclaimed chef Amar Santana and restaurateur Ahmed 

Labbate (of VACA and Broadway fame) features a bright and 

vibrant dining experience highlighting Mediterranean flavors and 

imaginative seafood in a unique, contemporary setting. It is 

designed as a 10,000-square-foot dining and patio space with a 

vast array of selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You are 

offered the options of fast-casual, grab-and-go and leisurely dining. 

The Patisserie offers house-made pastries, along with paninis, 

sandwiches, salads, gourmet coffee and fresh-squeezed juices. The 

fast-casual Mediterranean Grill features combo plates and wraps, 

plus rotisseries of chicken, beef and lamb and kebobs with choice of 

grain and two sides. The Crudo offers the freshest of seafoods with 

hot dishes as well, and the Charcuterie consists of house-made 

pates and 40 rotating cheeses. The 21-seat bar features signature 

cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Plan a visit. You won’t be 

disappointed! TheHallGE.com 

"Now or Never" art installtion at South Coast Plaza 

A NEW INSTALLATION AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA 

“Now or Never,” an interactive art piece by Dutch-American 

sculptor and painter Lara Schnitger is on view at South Coast 

Plaza’s Level 1 of the Saks Fifth Avenue wing through January, 

2021. The art piece is made of two-sided sequin fabric laid over 

wooden panels. Visitors may leave their mark on portions of certain 

pieces. The text and images deal with global warming and female 

empowerment. SouthCoastPlaza.com 

MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES ANNOUNCED 

The Newport Beach Public Library is hosting a series of five Meet 

the Author talks and book signings from February through May, 

2020. The wealth of literary talent is impressive and includes: 

February 12 - Anita Abriel (The Light After the War) of a true story 

of survival during WWII; March 19 - Adam Chandler (Drive-Thru 

Dreams) of a road trip through America’s fast-food kingdom; April 

15 - Dr. Michael F. Roizen (What to Eat When & The What to Eat 

When Cookbook) for a strategic plan to improve your health and life 

through food; April 27 - Andrew Krivak (The Bear) as a stunning 

tribute to the beauty of nature’s dominion; May 21 - Christopher 

Goffard (Dirty John and Other True Stories of Outlaws and 

Outsiders) tells the story behind the investigative journalist and LA 

Times reporter’s riveting true crime podcast and Bravo movie on 

Dirty John. Program admission is free. Individuals interested in 

attending should register ahead on the library’s website calendar. 

All programs are at 7 p.m. NewportBeachLibrary.org/Calendar 

SHALIMAR LEARNING CENTER 

CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY 

Shalimar Learning Center in 

Costa Mesa marked its 25th 

anniversary at a benefit at The 

Harper in Costa Mesa with 150 

supporters attending to 

celebrate the impact the 

nonprofit has had providing 

quality education to more than 

5,000 neighborhood children 

positioning them for success in 

college and career. Think 

Together, a statewide education 

nonprofit committed to helping all students to succeed in their 

journey toward college and career, evolved from Shalimar to 

operate programs in nearly 50 school districts and serving more 

than 150,000 children. The evening’s 2019 Signature Award 

recipients included the first-ever Legacy Award presented to Trish 

O’Donnell in honor of her late husband John’s generosity during 

the critical early days of the Center. Pacific Life Foundation 

received the Innovator Award for the more than $200k contributed 

to Shalimar programs, and the Partner Award was presented to 

National Charity League’s Newport Chapter for its financial and 

volunteer support. ThinkTogether.org 

Trish O’Donnell accepting the first-ever Legacy 

Award in honor of her late husband John’s 

generosity to Shalimar Learning Center 


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BACK 

STAGE 

noun | 

1 : in or to the backstage area in a theater 

2 : behind the scenes, in the know 

A Life in Song 

Karla Bonoff 

Livingston (Liv) Taylor/Photo by Mim Adkins 

MUSIC STORYTELLERS 

KARLA BONOFF AND LIVINGSTON TAYLOR 

Doubilet and Hayes with tiger shark/Photo by Jim Abernathy 

Article Helena Danovich 

SINGER-SONGWRITERS KARLA BONOFF AND LIVINGSTON 

TAYLOR BOTH KNEW EARLY ON IN LIFE THAT MUSIC WOULD 

BE THEIR DESTINY. 

Livingston Taylor (Liv, as he is known), grew up in a musical family 

in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His older brother, James (yes, that 

James Taylor), taught him to play the guitar when he was 13 years 

old. 

But it wasn’t until he opened in Boston for Joni Mitchell at 18 

(with a standing ovation, no less), that he knew music-making was to 

encompass the entirety of his life. 

His laid-back manner and introspective lyrics have been drawing 

in countless fans throughout the years. 

“Lyrics are everything,” Liv says. “You must be telling stories 

compelling to the human condition.” 

Ray Benson, co-founder and Asleep at the Wheel band leader 

Over the years, he has shared the stage with Fleetwood Mac and 

Jimmy Buffett, recorded over 20 albums and even had his own 

“Livingston Taylor Day” in 2017, proclaimed by the Mayor of 

Boston in celebration of his 50-year music career. 

Growing up in West Lost Angeles, Karla was singing and writing 

songs at 15, honing her skills at the legendary Troubadour Club, 

along with James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Elton John. 

“It’s always been about the melodies and the music first,” she 

recalls. “It’s the music that inspires me to write lyrics.” 

Her soulful ballads have influenced countless musicians and 

made her a pioneer of the Southern California singer-songwriter 

scene. 

Writing from “a subconscious, deeper place,” she has also 

penned hits for Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt. 

(The hit single “All My Life,” the Grammy-winning duet recorded 

by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, is still a favorite at weddings.) 

In March, Karla and Liv will share the stage at Irvine Barclay 

Theatre. They’ll reminisce about the past and share the heartfelt 

stories they have set to music. 



22 KUDOS Newport Beach | February 2020 

Article Donna Bunce

DEE AND LARRY HIGBY’S LOVE STORY BEGAN AT DISNEYLAND 

A locked turnstile at Disneyland proved fortuitous for Larry Higby 

and Dee Bramblett. As it turned out, the turnstile was purposefully 

locked by Higby who wanted to meet the pretty Disneyland tour 

guide as she was guiding her tour through the Jungle Cruise ride, 

where he was an operator. 

Higby remembers saying, “Hi, my name is Larry,” to which Dee 

replied, “So?” Not exactly a promising start, but Higby didn’t give 

up and finally got her to go out on a date. 

“And, that was it for me,” Larry remembers. “I knew right away 

Dee was the one.” 

It took Dee a little longer. 

“Summer was coming, and there were all these cute guys in the 

Park,” she says, “but mid-way through the summer, I started to 

figure out he was the one.” 

The year was 1965, and by fall, Dee was wearing a Sigma Nu pin 

Larry gave her from his UCLA fraternity. By the next fall, they were 

engaged, and in 1967, Larry proposed at the seaside gazebo at 

Victor Hugo Inn (now Las Brisas) in Laguna Beach. They were 

married at Anaheim First Presbyterian Church on July 1, 1967, two 

weeks after Larry graduated from UCLA with a degree in political 

science. 

They might never have met if Dee’s family hadn’t moved to 

California when her father retired as a U.S. Navy officer. Born in 

Spokane, Washington, Dee and her two siblings grew up living all 

over the world, due to their father’s assignments - Philippines, 

Naples, Italy, Hawaii, and more. 

“We moved every two or three years,” Dee says. “I finally got to 

put down roots in Pensacola, Florida, where I attended high school 

and one year of junior college before we moved to California.” 

Too late to register for college that year, Dee got a job at 

Disneyland, first as a tour guide and then as a VIP hostess, 

escorting the likes of James Garner, Debbie Reynolds, Sammy 

Davis, Jr., and Greer Garson. 

Larry, born in Pomona, California, never knew his father. 

Lawrence B. Mead II died during World War II as a fighter pilot on 

the USS Enterprise in the South Pacific. His mother married Don 

Higby three years later. Larry attended Ganesha High School in 

Pomona, playing football and basketball and serving as student 

body vice president, later repeating the honor at UCLA. 

Following the wedding, the couple lived in Inglewood, where 

upon graduation Larry received a job offer to work as assistant to 

H.R. Haldeman, who was West Coast VP for the prominent J. 

Walter Thompson advertising agency. Larry had become 

acquainted with Haldeman at UCLA, where he was on the Board of 

Regents and Alumni Association President. 

Dee, during her days at Disneyland as 

tour guide and VIP hostess 

Dee and Larry on their wedding day, July 1, 1967 at 

Anaheim First Presbyterian Church 


Larry, while serving 

in the Nixon White House 

While working, Larry completed his first year in the UCLA 

Graduate School of Business when he received an offer he couldn’t 

refuse. Haldeman was leaving for New York City to run Presidential 

candidate Richard Nixon’s campaign and asked Larry to be his aide. 

Moving to New York in June 1968, Dee stayed behind and when 

Nixon won the presidency, moved to Washington D.C. to be with 

Larry, as he was named administrative assistant to Nixon’s White 

House Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman. 

Earlier attending college in California, Dee ultimately graduated 

from George Washington University in June, 1970, with a degree in 

psychology and three-months pregnant with Jennifer, who was 

born January, 1971. 

Moving up the ladder, Larry was named Deputy Assistant to the 

President of the United States and later to Assistant to the Deputy 

Director, Office of Management and Budget. 

“I had the dream job,” he says. “I traveled everywhere with the 

President - on the famous China trip and to Russia for the Salt Talks 

to start limiting nuclear weapons with Soviet Union General 

Secretary Leonid Brezhnev. 

“The President was very generous to offer Camp David for wives 

and families when we traveled,” Larry says. “Our daughter Jennifer 

flew on Air Force One and spent many nights at Camp David. I 

would get home late at night, and Dee would have dinner waiting.” 

Dee adds, “I trained Jennifer to sleep late in the morning so she 

could stay up later to see her father.” 

Everything changed in 1973, with Nixon leaving the White 

House due to the Watergate scandal, when Larry began working at 

Pepsico, Inc. A top-notch executive in sales and marketing, the 

family eventually ended up in Irvine with Taco Bell (which Pepsico 

acquired). More impressive credentials followed at Caremark, 

Times Mirror Cable Television and Times Mirror Company as LA 

Times VP and President of the OC Division. Then came a stint in 

Costa Mesa at Unocal Corporation as Group VP and President of its 

76 Products Company. Larry’s final 11-year run was President/CEO 

at Apria Healthcare Group. 

It was during these years that son Robbin Lawrence Higby (1975) 

and twins boys Ryan and Christopher Higby (1979) were born. 

Home was in Lemon Heights, with the children attending Tustin 

schools. 

During their early years, Dee was a class mom and because the 

boys were into baseball and football, Dee was Little League 

scorekeeper and Larry was president of the Booster Club. He and 

the late Larry Sanders founded the Foothill High School Education 

Foundation to raise money for school items. 

With the final child leaving for college in 1998, the Higbys 

moved to Newport Beach. Even before Larry retired in 2008, both 

of them were giving their time to charitable causes. 

Larry joined the Orange County Music Center Board (now 

Segerstrom Center for the Arts) in 1992, later serving as chairman 

2011-2015, and when he was asked to serve on South Coast 

Repertory’s board in 1992 and said no, Dee was asked, later serving 

as president 1998-2000. 

“It was a much better choice,” Larry says, smiling. 

The duo’s nonprofit involvements go on and on. They have both 

served on an impressive list of nonprofit boards (some currently) 

Segerstrom Center's 2011 Candlelight Concert with co-chairs 

Dee Higby and Betty Huang/Photo - Doug Gifford 

Larry, Chairman of Segerstrom Center 

Board of Directors, 2011-2015 

Dee and Larry dancing at the 

2013 Candlelight Concert in 

Segerstrom Hall 


with Dee chairing galas for SCR and Segerstrom Center more than 

once. Larry’s co-founding the New Majority 20 years ago is 

something he is proud of, and they were both honored in 2019 by 

The Guilds of Segerstrom Center for their years of support and 

encouragement. Larry received the Center’s Chairman’s Cup in 

1996, and Dee was Angels of the Arts board president 2012-2014. 

“We both have a particular fondness for the arts in Orange 

County and love it that we have been involved,” Dee explains, “in 

particular, to see the blossoming of Segerstrom Center into a 

world-class cultural center.” 

As to their marriage, the joy is evident when you are with them. 

“It really was love at first sight,” Larry says. “She’s been an 

amazing mother, who raised and nurtured our family almost 

single-handedly. And, she is a great combination of strength and 

empathy in one person.” 

Dee says of Larry, “He’s been a great husband and father and is 

one of the smartest people I know. He always makes sure we have 

fun, and he has the most amazing ability to get something done. 

Nothing daunts him.” 

So, it’s fair to say Dee is very happy Larry locked the Disney 

turnstile all those years ago. 

“I remember the jolt of hitting that locked turnstile, but it turned 

out okay because it led to an exhilarating 52-year e-ticket ride!” 

Helipad yoga is offered on the hotel's rooftop 

Returning to Disneyland with grandson, Troy 

The Higby Family: Top row - Eva Higby, Rob Higby, Brian Higby, Larry, Chris Higby, Nick Dauderman . Middle row: Brayden Higby, Kiki Dauderman, Dee, Jessica Higby, 

holding Vivian Higby, Brooke Dauderman, Jen Higby Dauderman; Front row: Mathew Higby, Troy Dauderman, Charlotte Higby, Lucy Higby/Courtesy of Riley Starr 

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Sirena 

Hallmark Valentine's card, 1920s 

Article Ana Launes 

VALENTINE’S DAY OCCURS EVERY FEBRUARY 14. Across the 

United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers 

and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. 

Valentine. Who is this mysterious saint and where did these 

traditions come from? 

According to Roman legend, during the third century, 

Valentinus was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs and sentenced 

to death. He was a bishop and martyr venerated as a saint by the 

Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches. He was not only 

considered the patron saint of lovers but also the patron of 

epileptics. While in jail, Valentinus restored the sight of his jailer’s 

blind daughter. The night before he died, Valentinus wrote a 

farewell note to the girl, which he signed, “From Your Valentine.” 

His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 269 A.D. 

Hundreds of years later in fifth century Rome, people honored 

Juno, the pagan goddess of love and marriage, on February 14. 

During the celebration, men would draw women’s names and court 

them for marriage. In order to end the pagan celebration, Pope 

Gelasius declared February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day to honor the 

martyr Valentinus and to end the pagan celebration. 


Hallmark Valentine's card, 1952 

In 1849, Esther Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, 

published the first American Valentine’s Day card. As a result, she 

is known as the “Mother of the American Valentine.” 

Today, around 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged 

industry-wide, making Valentine’s Day the second-largest holiday 

for giving greeting cards. In addition to the United States, 

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United 

Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark and Italy, according to 

Hallmark. The first Valentine’s Day card offered by Hallmark was in 

1913. 

Last year, and for the first time ever, total U.S. Valentine’s Day 

spending reached $20 billion, with only around 30% of the 

population planning to celebrate the holiday, the smallest share in 

at least a decade. Even though overall participation keeps 

decreasing, the dollar volume keeps increasing. In a statement 

from Matthew Shay, CEO of industry advocacy group National 

Retail Federation, greater spending among those participating in 

the holiday is likely driven by the strong economy. While some of 

that spending will go towards friends, coworkers and family, most 

of the Valentine’s Day spending will be between spouses and 

significant others. This year’s average per person expenditure will 

be around $162, which is $59 dollars more than in 2010. 

Valentine’s Day plans vary by couple, but many will be sticking 

to tried and true traditions. According to an NRF survey, 15% of 

American adults plan on buying a gift certificate, 18% plan to buy 

clothing and jewelry, more than a third plan on an evening out, 

35% plan on buying flowers, 44% will buy a greeting card and 

more than half plan on buying candy. 

For those of you here in Newport Beach, what are your plans for 

Valentine’s Day? No matter what you do, be sure to celebrate it 

with a toast and lots of special treats! 

Esther Howland Valentine's card, "Affection," 1870s 

Esther Howland of 

Worcester, Massachusetts, 

"Mother of the American Valentine" 


Aerial view of Petit St. Vincent 


WHETHER A HONEYMOON, ANNIVERSARY OR A TIME TO CELEBRATE 

EACH OTHER, PETIT SAINT VINCENT ISLAND IS THE PLACE 

Article Andrea Poe 


One of the many white sand beaches Beach at PSV 

Private island sojourn for couples 

Villa at PSV/Photo by Mike Toy 

Beach Restaurant/Photo by Rory Doyle 

Conjure paradise and then multiply that image by ten. 

And, there you have Petit St. Vincent (PSV), one of the 

most exquisite islands in the Caribbean. 

The low key and luxurious 115-acre private island is 

flung into the sea - part of the nation known as St. 

Vincent and the Grenadines - located in a stunning 

spot where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic. Part of 

the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, PSV 

has 22 cottages that are staggered amid the beaches 

and hillside of the island. With so few cottages on 

property, even when the island is at full occupancy you 

can go all day without bumping into a fellow guest. 

On PSV you feel more like a luxurious castaway than 

a tourist. This is a place intended to give you space to 

fully immerse yourself in island life without forcing 

“fun” upon you, as so many other amped-up 

Caribbean resorts do. In fact, PSV is the antidote to the 

over-choreographed trip. There is no Wi-Fi (except 

near the main office) and there’s no TV to be found. 

From your villa, communication with staff is simple and 

elegant, operating through an unobtrusive flag 

system, where you hoist yellow for service and red for 

privacy. 

The experience of getting to this tiny island is an 

adventure of its own. My husband Scott and I flew into 

Barbados. The moment we touched down, a PSV rep 

whisked us through customs and immigration before 

leading us to the tarmac where a four-seat plane run 

by Mustique Airways awaited. We set off on a 

one-hour journey across the Caribbean Sea to Union 

Island, a colorful outpost where locals sell supplies to 

sailors who blow in from around the world. From the 

tiny airstrip we took a three-minute taxi ride to the 

dock, where PSV’s private motorboat fetched us for a 

15-minute ride to the lush island. There we were 

greeted with a potent rum drink (in a proper glass) 

before being sprinted to the cottage that would be 

our home for the next several days. 

Our cottage, perched over a bluff, had stone walls, 

beamed ceilings and sliding glass doors that opened 

to the ocean. Every cottage has outdoor space; ours 

had a wraparound terrace with lounge chairs, a dining 

table and, my husband’s favorite amenity - a 

hammock. 


Of course, the star of any Caribbean holiday is the 

beach. PSV has many beaches to choose from along its 

two-mile shoreline, some near the beach restaurant for 

convenience, and others secluded, like our favorite 

stretch known as the West End, where palapas-capped 

hammocks swing in the breeze. Each day, Scott would 

putter to the little dive shop to pick up snorkel gear so 

we could ogle spotted rays and colorful parrotfish 

gliding amid the reefs just offshore. 

The little dive shop happens to be a Jean-Michel 

Cousteau Diving Center, and it’s here that Scott took 

his very first scuba lesson. After a short instruction, he 

was able to go out and do two 45-foot dives, where he 

encountered barracuda and a moray eel amid the reefs 

just yards from the island, an unforgettable experience 

he has recounted almost daily since we’ve returned 

home. While he dived, I wound my way up a hill to the 

spa, where treatment rooms are tucked amid the 

treetops. I surrendered to a Balinese–style massage 

said to improve blood flow while being lulled to the 

sounds of doves cooing in the brush. 

The next day we took a five-hour sail on Beauty, a 

49-foot wooden sloop that was constructed for the 

owner of PSV by a master boatwright from a 

neighboring island. We snorkeled in a pristine reef 

(now a national marine park), where fleet-footed 

starfish scurried. We swam alongside large sea turtles 

cruising gentle waves. And, we explored an island 

inhabited only by iguana. 

On our final morning, gulls swooped overhead as I 

nursed my freshly squeezed beet-ginger juice outdoors 

on the terrace (the island’s bar turns out healthy juices 

by day and craft cocktails come evening). Rain clouds 

in the distance tossed a lacey screen over the sea. Scott 

and I were silent, soaking in the last of a place that had 

so wholly transformed us in just a few short days. We 

were relaxed and rested, yes, but we had also banked 

a few new adventures. Granted, we were reluctant to 

leave, but we knew we were heading home a slightly 

improved version of who we were. What more could 

we ask? 

Goaties Bar/Photo by Mike Toy 

Spa treatment/Photo by Rory Doyle 

PSV's 49-foot wooden sloop "Beauty" in action/Photo by Mike Toy 

Sunset on PSV 


CHEF’S 

CORNER 

Glory in 

the Garden: 

Chef Amy Lebrun’s 

Ode to Earth at 

Lido Bottle Works 

Lido Bottle Works Chef Amy Lebrun 

Sirena 

Article Anna Panoringan 

DESPITE MAKING THE JAUNT TO NEWPORT’S LIDO MARINA 

VILLAGE FOR LUNCH AND BRUNCH, EVENING SERVICE IS 

WHERE CHEF AMY LEBRUN SHINES BRIGHTEST, AS SHE 

ACHIEVES REFINED, COMFORTING FLAVOR PROFILES. This 

is owed in part to her established supplier network, contributing a 

breadth of comestibles she showcases at Lido Bottle Works. 

“Sourcing at this level provides the right quality of what I want 

to serve,” Lebrun says. “Why not showcase all of the best 

resources we have available, at the peak of each season, and even 

within the micro changes that happen in between? If you can get 

those ingredients from those purveyors who specialize in it at the 

right time … it just doesn’t get any better than that.” 

Additionally, chef personally tends to a trio of gardens, the first 

based along the perimeter of LBW’s patio; her second is found in a 

Costa Mesa backyard. A partnership with Mercy House (A 

non-profit providing supportive housing opportunities to 

displaced persons.) is how a converted motel becomes Lebrun’s 

final patch of land to cultivate. 

We left the selections up to chef, respecting sound 

recommendations versus overanalyzing the menu. Our dinner 

commenced with a Burrata offering layers of personality. 

Grounded in a velvety butternut squash puree, crisp fruits such as 

Yali pears from Sunny Cal Farms in Reedley and curly greens 

peeked beneath a pool of creamy Italian dairy. Walnuts spiced with 

cardamom lent a distinct flavor, while pomegranate vinaigrette’s 

juicy arils complemented tastes built on a cracker bread canvas. 

Buratta in a butternut squash puree with fruits and greens, 

cardamom walnuts and pomegranate vinaigrette 


Assorted vegetables with pistachio butter dressing 

Receiving Lido’s seasonal vegetables is a bespoke pleasure. 

Their best dressed in appearance, its mélange of cruciferous, root 

and marrow ingredients is decided by Lebrun’s local farmer’s 

markets trips. Her decision to live on a vegan diet for three weeks 

while planning for next season resulted in a reimagined 

point-of-view when plating vegetables. Green heirloom tomatoes, 

purple broccoli, watermelon radish and more are courtesy of San 

Juan Capistrano’s Ecology Center. From here, they are treated 

with varying preparations (grilling, pickling, marinating, etc.) to 

showcase their appetizing qualities. Pistachio butter accents are 

the umami-rich dressing to this generous crudite spread. 

Speaking of generous, Chef Amy’s Duck Breast serving can be 

shared by a pair of patrons, enabling diners to explore the menu 

further - perhaps allowing room for dessert, if one so chooses. 

Echoing our burrata base, pureed squash proves its versatility by 

equalizing the richness of this waterbird. Mushrooms and tart 

lingonberries further coax out the flavors of our dinner. However, 

our final entrée truly epitomized comforting cuisine. 

At first glance, we received a curious mound of noodles 

blanketed in a pale mint-hued sauce. After thoroughly 

incorporating the chive cream in our Filet Beef Stroganoff, we were 

rewarded with unexpected depth. Pan-seared mignon morsels and 

seasonal mushrooms met their match in a tangle of housemade 

egg pasta. Our deceptively delicious course was difficult to share, 

due to the fact that we didn’t want to. 

Thoughtful in person as she is behind the knife, Chef Lebrun 

pulled up a chair from a neighboring table, sharing anecdotes and 

elaborating on our dinner while we took our remaining bites. 

Filet Beef Stronganoff with seasonal mushrooms 

and housemade egg pasta 

Duck Breast in pureed squash with 

mushrooms and lingonberries 

“I want to educate people about what they could be eating; 

what they should be eating. I want to nurture people through 

healthy food. There are so many amazing foods out there and so 

many bad foods out there. I want to emphasize what’s good, and I 

want to share the resources with people so they have an easier 

time making the right choices.” 

Lido Bottle Works is located at 3408 Via Oporto, Suite 103, 

in Newport Beach. 949.529.2784 LidoBottleWorks.com

RECIPE BOX 

Salad Lyonnais 

for Your Valentine 


A recipe of unique texture, crunch and 

slight bitterness sure to impress 

Article Pascal Olhats 

LYON HAS SPAWNED SOME GREAT DISHES, AND ONE OF 

THEM IS THE SALADE LYONNAISE. It is not the simplest salad 

ever made, but one that approaches perfection in a way others do 

not. Its combination of bitter greens (traditionally frisée, though 

escarole, dandelion, and arugula all work beautifully), crisp bacon, 

barely cooked eggs and warm vinaigrette is unbeatable. This 

Valentine’s Day, prepare this simple and elegant delicious recipe 

for your romantic brunch, lunch or dinner meal. 

Ingredients (serves 4) 

1 head butter lettuce ½ French baguette 

1 friseé lettuce (optional) 2 oz Dijon mustard 

8 oz slab bacon 2 oz red wine vinegar 

4 eggs 4 oz light olive oil 

Preparation: 

Clean lettuce and cut leaves into medium size pieces. 

Cut the bacon slab into ¼” thick slices, then cut into ¼” pieces. 

Blanch by dropping bacon pieces in boiling water for about 4 

minutes. Remove & drain. 

Sauté blanched bacon in hot pan until light brown. 

Drain & reserve. 

Cut baguette into ½” cubes, sprinkle with some olive oil, salt and 

pepper. Bake in baking pan at 350° until light brown. Reserve. 

Poached egg: bring about 2 quarts salted water and 1 oz. vinegar 

to a heavy simmer in pot. Crack whole egg into small container 

individually, then drop into hot water. Drop up to 4 eggs at a time. 

Cook until egg white is firm and eggs float, about 4 minutes. 

Remove and chill in ice bath. 

Dressing: 

Pour vinegar into small mixing bowl. Add salt (1/4 tsp) and pepper 

(1/4 tsp). Mix well. Add mustard and mix well. Incorporate olive oil 

slowly with whisk. 

Pascal Olhats at Cafe Jardin showcasing his delicious Lyonnaise Salad 

Presentation: 

Toss lettuce in dressing. Display the salad on each plate* Add 

croutons and warmed up lardons (cooked bacon cubes until brown 

and slightly crispy). Top with one poached egg on each salad after 

warming them in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. 

Optional: Add chopped herbs (chive, parsley) sprinkled over and 

served with a turn of fresh ground pepper. 

*Divide salad and croutons onto 4 plates 


MOTOR 

TRENDS 

SEXINESS AND HIGH PERFORMANCE 

Article Ana Launes 

IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE OBSERVED A PROLIFERATION OF SUPERCARS. The muscle car concept utilized in the 1960’s has evolved 

into the concept of supercar, and most recently into the term hyper car. The concept is open to interpretation, but until the 1990s consisted 

of a mid-engine two-seat car with a V-12 engine, a power output of at least 400 horsepower, and a top speed of at least 180 miles per hour 

(290km/h). Today, manufacturers utilize supercars as the halo for their brand to attract media attention and consumer hype that translates into 

self-promotion. One common definition for a supercar is a limited-production, top-of-the-line vehicle with a price above US $1 million, high 

performance, and advanced driving technologies. We have selected a few of the most relevant supercars that have raised the interest of 

collectors, the media and the public in general. 


Price: $1,300,000 

Engine: 6.5-liter 

V12 Powered mid-engine 

Power output: 1,000 HP 

Number of Units: 500 

Release date: 2021 

ASTON MARTIN VALHALLA (aka the “Son of Valkyrie”) 

This is the third hyper car in Aston Martin’s mid-engine history. The heart of the Aston Martin Valkyrie’s 

powertrain is its clean sheet Cosworth-built 65° naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine. It evokes the 

spine-tingling, ultra-high-revving F1TM engines of the 1990s, but benefits from two decades of progress in 

design, material and manufacturing expertise. With a certified peak power output of 1,000 bhp (or 153.8 

bhp-per-liter) at 10,500 rpm, it can continue to a maximum 11,100 rpm. It is an emissions-compliant road car 

with a peak torque of 740Nm at 7,000 rpm. These peak outputs are purely delivered by the ICE (Internal 

Combustion Engine), with a further performance boost delivered by the hybrid battery system. Development of 

the Aston Martin Valkyrie continues under the guidance of Aston Martin Lagonda, Red Bull Advanced 

Technologies and project partner AF Racing. 

Cull and Pistol Oyster Bar 

Price: $2,500,000 

Engine: 4.0 Liter M840T twin 

turbocharged V8 

Power output: 1,035 HP 

Number of units: 106 

Sold out 

MCLAREN SPEEDTAIL 

This supercar will be powered by a modified M840T from the McLaren 720S, and a hybrid powertrain 

to generate 1,036 HP (773 kW; 1,050 PS). The Speedtail uses a carbon fiber monocoque, with the 

passenger seats integrated into the chassis, as well as dihedral doors like other McLaren models. The 

high-speed validation program achieved 250 mph (403 km/h). 


LAMBORGHINI VENENO 

Lamborghini introduced this exclusive model at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show during its 50th Anniversary 

Automobili Lamborghini. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno were built and sold. Its design is 

consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic 

experience of a racing prototype but fully homologated for the road. 

With a maximum output of 552 kW/750 horsepower, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 

seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing car is 221 mph(355 km/h). The Veneno benefits from the 

very special expertise that Automobili Lamborghini possesses in the development and execution of 

carbon-fiber materials. The complete chassis is produced as a CFRP monocoque. The interior also features 

innovative Lamborghini-patented materials such as Forged Composite and CarbonSkin. 

Price: $3,000,000 

Engine: 6.5 liter, V12, 600 

MPI (Multi Point Injection) 

Power Output: 750 CV 

(552 kW) @8,400 rpm 


Immediately sold out 

Price: $10,000,000 

Engine: 8.0-liter, quad-turbocharged W16 engine 

Power Output: 1,176 kW/1600 HP @ 7,000 rpm 


Immediately sold out 

BUGATTI CENTODIECI 

Centodieci means “110” in Italian and is a 

reinterpretation of Romano Artioli’s epochal EB110 

introduced to the market in 1991. This amazing classic 

wedge shape features the iconic W16 engine. It boasts 

acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds and a top 

speed electronically limited to 380km/h and over 1.6 G 

lateral acceleration. The ten limited edition vehicles are 

characterized by a perfect elegance and sculptural beauty 

that immediately captivated both the public and collectors 

alike. 

No matter what your preference or interest is in the 

supercar market, there always seems to be new models 

being released to appeal to every taste. Keep an eye out 

for the new limited-edition releases in 2020, as there will be 

some exciting new manufacturers and models entering the 

marketplace. 


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WHAT’S ON 

noun | what+is on 

1 : dates to remember 

2 : noted events and activities 

16 

FEBRUARY 

Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring 

6Kevin Kwan 

Irvine Barclay Theatre 

Internationally-acclaimed author 

Kevin Kwan, best known for his 

breakout debut novel, Crazy Rich 

Asians, is featured at The 

Barclay’s Fresh Take series. His 

book topped best seller lists 

worldwide, spawned two 

best-selling sequels and inspired 

a #1 movie. With humor and 

fascinating insight, Kwan 

discusses creativity, the cultural 

impact of his novels and how 

diversity in many industries must 

continue to expand. 

TheBarclay.org 

“The World of Opera: 

Stories of Love” 

Soka Performing Arts Center 

The Parnassus Society presents 

“Stories of Love,” an evening of 

beautiful love stories told through 

some of the most beloved opera 

music of all time. Artists include 

mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic, soprano 

Julie Makerov, tenor Bruce Sledge 

and bass-baritone Aaron Pendleton. 

Young artists from OCSA perform and 

dancers from the Claudia de la Cruz 

Flamenco Dance Campany 

accompany the singers. 3 p.m. 

SOKA.edu 

28 - 3/1 

Gem Faire 

OC Fair & Event Center 

The Gem Faire Costa Mesa is 

billed as one of the most 

comprehensive jewel and gem 

shows in the world. It features 

precious and semi-precious 

gemstones, millions of beads, 

crystals, gold and silver, 

minerals, and more, based on 

the latest trends, innovative 

ideas, and technologies. Top 

designers and collectors 

attend to purchase the newest 

and most unique gems and 

jewels. GemFaire.com 

22 

4-9 

Escape to Margaritaville 

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 

both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy 

Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Cheeseburger in 

Paradise,” and many more. USA Today calls it “A little 

slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly raves, “It 

will knock your flip-flops off!” Don’t let the party start 

without you! For tickets and times, visit SCFTA.org 

12 

The Science of Happiness 

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center 

Discovery Cube Orange County invites its Innovators and 

guests to explore the benefits of happiness with radio 

host, Janeane Bernstein, Ed.D, who will facilitate an 

enlightening discussion with guest panelist Dr. Kim 

Perkins and Sarah Pressman, associate professor of 

Psychological Science at UCI. Delicious fare, beverages 

and interactive learning provided. Seating limited. RSVP 

by Feb. 5 to Sonya Azevedo at 714.913.5032 or 

SAzevedo@DiscoveryCube.org. 

Fifth Annual OC Lantern Festival 

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert 

Hall and Argyros Plaza 

Pacific Symphony and South Coast Chinese Cultural 

Center/Irvine Chinese School unite for the fifth year for the 

end-of-the-year Lunar New Year celebration. The festival, spread 

throughout the concert hall and the Argyros Plaza features 

pan-Asian culture, music and arts, including colorful 

performances with local music and dance groups. Event is free 

and open to the public, but available tickets are limited - 

first-come, first-served. Contact the Box Office at 714.755.5799. 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. or reserve tickets through PacificSymphony.org 

28 

“Chaplin’s Smile: A Musical 

Tribute to Charlie Chaplin” 

Irvine Barclay Theatre 

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents the music 

from Charlie Chaplin’s silent films, most of it composed by 

Chaplin himself. The program will juxtapose Chaplin’s love songs 

with those great composers he was influenced by, including 

Debussy, Stravinsky, Brahms and Gershwin. Screen clips of his 

films are accompanied by multi-Grammy Award-nominated 

violinist Philippe Quint. 8 p.m. PhilharmonicSociety.org 

16 

A Winter Musicale 

St. Mark Presbyterian Church 

The Winter Musicale is the primary 

fundraising event for the Baroque 

Music Festival, celebrating its 40th 

anniversary this year. Elizabeth 

Blumenstock leads a Grand Tour of 

concertos for bassoon, recorder, 

oboe and strings by Telemann, 

Vivaldi and others in a featured 

performance, titled “Winds of the 

Western World.” Following the 5 

p.m. performance, there is a 

catered dinner. RSVP by Feb. 7. 

BMF-CDM.org 

27 

Herb Alpert 

and Lani Hall 

Musco Center for the Arts 

Herb Alpert, who turned Tijuana Brass 

into gold with “Lonely Bull,” and many 

more, and Lani Hall, who gave Sergio 

Mendes and Brasil ’66 its classic voice, 

perform selections from the Great 

American Songbook, as well as the 

Tijuana Brass and Brasil ’66 catalogues. 

The husband and wife team has 11 

Grammy Awards between them. 7:30 

p.m. MuscoCenter.org 


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