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| GALA BENEFIT NIGHT |
GALA BENEFIT NIGHT It is time to escape and enjoy an evening of beauty and fun. For the first time, the Gala Benefit will take place on Friday night. This prestigious fundraiser will provide a valuable chance for participants to view and purchase award winning orchids from 50 national and international nurseries and hybridists. This glorious evening celebrates the mission of the San Francisco Orchid Society and their efforts to enrich the public through Orchids and Orchid cultivation. Monies raised at the Gala go to the , the , and a scholarship for a horticultural student at .
The San Francisco Orchid Society would like to thank all those who helped make our Gala a successful fundraiser and enjoyable event. Please plan on joining us again in 2011. Info Media Alert Sponsoring Hotels is an official hotel of the 2010 Pacific Orchid Exposition, themed Carnaval! The Hotel Del Sol is located in the heart of the picturesque Marina District in San Francisco, just a short walk to Fort Mason. This boutique, family-friendly hotel is a perfect place to stay after experiencing the beauty of the 2010 POE. The Hotel Del Sol would like to offer guests of the 2010 Pacific Orchid Exposition a special rate of $129 which will include breakfast and parking.
is a 100% non-smoking
boutique hotel that is just footsteps from Fort Mason Center. These rooms
feature wonderful amenities including MP3 player compatible alarm clocks,
in-room safes, dual-line phones and more. The Hilton Fisherman's Wharf is
offering POE guests a special rate of $139 per night. Call: 866-632-5097 and ask for the "Pacific Orchid Expo Rate" Entertainment Soul SauceSoul Sauce is a 5-piece group which draws on the rich body of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian-influenced jazz, as well as incorporating original works and unique arrangements of contemporary, standard, and obscure jazz tunes. Snacks DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT Fort Mason Center is located at the cross streets of Buchanan & Marina Blvd. Address to Festival Pavillion: MUNI Bus Line 28 For information on participating wineries at the 2011 Pacific Orchid Exposition Gala Benefit, contact Frances Larose at flarose@prmagic.com For all other requests, sponsorships, groups tours and media contact, The Larose Group, LLC, Frances Larose at flarose@prmagic.com |
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For the third year, the Pacific Orchid Exposition is proud to partner with the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American wines in the world. Four award winning wines from the competition will be poured on Friday, February 26th at the Gala Benefit Night. Raise your glass and join us in a toast to a truly wonderful partnership at this amazing event!
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Silent Auction Items
The Gala Benefit Night will feature thousands of dollars in fabulous silent auction items, so dont forget to peruse the tables and put in your bid! The Silent Auction will remain open until Sunday afternoon.
- Allison Lehman
- Antique Orchid Prints
- Dennis Westler consultation
- Eric Hunt Photography
Wines:
- (Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Pinot Noir 2006, Chardonnay 2006)
- (Barrel Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir)
- (Cabernet: Gregories Vineyard; Merlot: Donnell Ranch; Merlot: Sangiacomo Vineyard; Zinfandel: Rancho Salina)
- (Cabernet)
- (Cabernet)
- (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
- (Sauvignon Blanc)
- Wines from Paul Bourbin
- Schott Zwiesel Stemware
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