The Long Beach Heritage is hosting their annual awards dinner gala Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Taking place at the Queen Mary Grand Salon, the event honors individuals and organizations that have shown outstanding stewardship of the city’s architectural and cultural landscape.
This year’s Long Beach Heritage awards benefit pays special tribute to Long Beach architect Richard Poper. He will be receiving the organization’s Excellence in Architecture Award. Nine other awards recognizing preservations in all forms of Long Beach’s rich built environment will also be presented that night.
The evening not only includes dinner and a no-host bar, but guests have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. Donated items include: two tickets to the 2008 Catalina JAZZTRAX Festival Oct. 3-5; a weekend at the Hyatt Newport and dinner for two; a Justin Rudd photograph session; a private cocktail party and living history tour at Rancho Los Cerritos for 10 guests; a private tour of Omega Cinema Props movie prop house and dinner for two at Musso & Frank’s; a VIP booth and bottle of champagne at Sachi nightclub; a four-person Segway tour of historic Long Beach; an annual family pass to the Museum of Latin American Art; gift baskets and much more.
Also at this year’s gala, guests can participate in an opportunity drawing for a $300 shopping spree at South Coast Plaza. Opportunity drawing tickets cost $20 for five or $5 for one.
The cost to attend the Long Beach Heritage Awards Benefit is $95 per person. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction help Long Beach Heritage provide educational and advocacy programs throughout the year, as well as operate the organization’s historic Bembridge House at Drake Park.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call (562) 493-7019.
