A SWINGIN' SINGIN' SALUTE TO THE STARS OF THE USO GALA

On March 19, 2011 the Orange County High School of the Arts Foundation Board of Directors and Gala Chair Matthew Morrison, Music & Theatre alum Class of 1997 and Tony and Emmy award-nominated star of the hit TV show GLEE, will present what has become the premier event of the social season, Gala 2011 “A Swingin’ Singin’ Salute to the Stars of the USO!” at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

The annual black-tie Gala is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year and provides essential support toward the $5 million needed annually to continue providing our tuition-free, donation-dependent arts conservatory programs. Come join us for one of the most entertaining and unforgettable evenings you’ll ever experience!

At Gala 2011, A Swingin’ Singin’ Salute to the Stars of the USO! guests will experience a lively musical tribute to the overseas camp shows and the stateside stage door canteens of the United Service Organizations. For decades, famous Hollywood celebrities have traveled all over the world, in times of war and peace, to entertain our men and women in uniform and boost morale. These star-studded entertainers have included the likes of Bob Hope, Ann Miller, Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Bette Midler, and many more.

This spectacular evening of entertainment will have guests swinging and singing to the sounds of memorable classics performed by our very own Montage Big Band Orchestra along with our fabulous singers and dancers. The Gala will also feature an elegant dinner and an incredible, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction. With the generosity of our dedicated parents and the community-at-large, we expect to raise an estimated $800,000 in support of our aspiring student artists.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to Gala 2011 and I hope you will join us on this inspiring journey as we celebrate some of the most talented young entertainers of this generation!

As always, Paradise Delight is proud to collaborate the event decor and designs for the gala!

1,000 LIMES + 400 LEMONS + 200 TANGERINES = COPACABANA GALA FOR MEMORIAL CARE

The Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Foundation hosted its eighth annual fall gala, A Night at the Copacabana at the Balboa Bay Club on October 9th.

Proceeds from the black tie event will benefit the hospital’s MemorialCare Cancer Institute and MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute as well as its mission to become a Nursing Magnet Designation, the highest national recognition for excellence in nursing services and high quality clinical outcomes for patients.

Paradise Delight, Orange County's leading floral and philanthropy event designer, was blessed to have design the celebration.  Over 1,000 limes, 400 lemons and 200 tangerines were the foundation of creating an Copacabana.  Hues of citrus - greens, yellows and burned orange fused the room.

To find out more on Paradise Delight's services, please contact us (949) 851-4739.

STUDENTS GET $1,000,000. BOOST FROM UCI MEDALS AWARDS

Orange County's leading floral and event designer, Paradise Delight, collaborated with leading event professionals to orchestrate UCI Medal Award on Saturday, October 2, 2010.

More than 600 guests attended the UCI Medal Awards and pledged $1.265 million to the university.  Proceeds of $1 million to directly support students.

The awards gala recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the university’s mission, spirit and vision, and it serves as the school’s primary fundraising event. Proceeds directly fund scholarships, fellowships and other student-oriented programs at the campus.

This year’s recipients are Susan Bryant, UC Irvine’s former vice chancellor for research; Salma and Hazem Chehabi, for their philanthropic contributions; David Pyott, chairman of the board and CEO of Allergan Inc.; and Scott Samuelsen, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC Irvine’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake said the honors were well-deserved.  "I am indebted to our generous friends and community partners for supporting our students and for joining me in honoring those who have given so much of their time, talent and support to the university," he said. "Our 2010 Medal recipients personify the campus's mission and values, and I am grateful for their desire to help us improve lives on local, national and global levels."

This year’s honorees were fêted at the Bren Events Center on Friday. The event was co-chaired by First Foundation Advisors Rick Keller and his wife, Anne, and included a formal reception and dinner, tributes to medal recipients and entertainment by the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

COME CELEBRATE WITH THE STARS AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE

Orange County's premier floral and event stylist, Paradise Delight, is excited to be part of the design team of University of California Irvine Medals Gala Award "Celebrate With The Stars"

This year's Medalists join a select group that comprises forward-thinking community leaders, innovative faculty and stellar alumni who have made a profound difference for UC Irvine's future.

The Medal is the highest honor the university bestows, and with each presentation it has taken on the prestige of those who receive it. Former medalists include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, authors, inventors, captains of industry, scientists and pioneers in virtually every field of endeavor. They have challenged our intellects, elevated our spirits and opened doors for UC Irvine that have led the campus into the distinguished ranks of America's top-tier public research universities.

Hosted by the University of California, Irvine Foundation, "A Celebration of Stars - the Medal Awards," is the campus's largest fundraiser. Proceeds support key programs such as Regents' Scholarships and graduate fellowships, which are given to students who exhibit academic merit and outstanding promise.

Chaired by Rick Keller, CEO of First Foundation Advisors, and his wife, Anne, this year's celebration will be held Saturday, October 2nd at the Bren Events Center.

The event will offer moving tributes to Medal recipients, a wonderful dinner with colleagues and friends, and memorable entertainment. This is a celebration not to be missed, and those who joined us help UC Irvine advance its exceptional programs and expand educational opportunities for its best and brightest students.

For advance reservations or more information on The Medal, call 866-YOU-4UCI (866-968-4824)

PARADISE DELIGHT RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN SPECIAL EVENTS INDUSTRY - NATIONAL PHILANTRHOPIC DAY IS AN EXAMPLE

The design team of Paradise Delight Floral & Event Design continues to gain more market share in the SPECIAL EVENTS INDUSTRY. Their ability to customize floral artwork that reflects the personality, individuality, style and taste of each of their client deems them as a leaders in the industry.

Paradise Delight's client list includes many visible icons including Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, Christian Dior, L'Oreal, University of California Los Angeles and many Fortune 500 companies. In addition, they are constantly producing events for venues such as Trump National Golf Club, Ritz Carlton Resort, Hyatt Regency Resort and the Starwood Resort Chain (St. Regis and Westin).

One of their recent success was to design for the National Philanthropic Day. It is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy - and those people active in the philantrhopic community - have made to our lives, our communities and our world. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this special day.

In 2008, more than 125 communities and 50,000 people around the world will participate in the National Philanthropy Day events and celebrations. These events include award ceremonies, galas, luncheons, seminars and other special events. Many chapters honor outstanding donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations, small businesses, youth in philanthropy and others in their local community who are making a difference everyday.

In the United States alone, there are more than 1 million charitable organizations, and Americans gave approximately $295 billion to charitable causes. Paradise Delight has tapped into this philanthropic network and is regarded as the leader for event designs.