PARTY 26. BEHIND THE SCENES AT GOOD COMPANY PLAYERS
Get a sneak peek of a smash hit during the final dress rehearsal of Fiddler on the Roof. A great Broadway score and a timeless story of family strength combine in this humorous and heartwarming show. Begin your evening with dinner at the historic Golden Restaurant; then impresario Dan Pessano will lead the group to the theater for a backstage tour before settling in for the show. Your hosts will serve dessert and drinks during the rehearsal. This beloved musical – one of the Good Company Players most requested shows – is suitable for family audiences.
Hosts: Dan Pessano - Good Company Players,
Peter and Elaine Colett, Joe and Terri Figgs
Artist: Jodell Ryan
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $70
NON-MEMBERS: $75
Number of Guests: 24
Tower District
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
PARTY 27. FORESTIERE UNDERGROUND GARDENS PRIVATE TOUR AND DINNER
Baldassare Forestiere devoted 40 years of his life to building – by hand – a subterranean complex of courtyards, grottoes, and sky-lighted garden rooms that brought cool relief from the Valley’s summer heat in the early 1900s. Gather for a private sunset tour and buffet dinner. Teresa Hurtado of Food for Thought will cater a Sicilian meal in honor of Baldassare’s Italian heritage, with an accordion player continuing the theme, playing nostalgic Sicilian melodies. The coda will be dessert in the Garden’s Grand Ballroom.
Hosts: Tour Hosted by Lyn Forestiere Kosewski,
Linda Calandra, Elizabeth and Ron Manfredi
Artist: Ginger Schedler
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $65
NON-MEMBERS: $70
Number of Guests: 20
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Friday, May 31, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
PARTY 29. VINTAGE FRESNO STATE
Fresno State and its wine and raisin products are available to all of us in Fresno, but rarely do we get a chance to see how they are produced. Visit the world-renowned Fresno State Winery and meet with the crew involved in this effort. Round out your experience with a wonderful pairing of wine and savory dishes, a delicious meal prepared by campus chefs. A votre santé!
Hosts: Peter and Sue Smits
Artist: Kathy Constantino
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $90
NON-MEMBERS: $100
Number of Guests: 14
Department of Viticulture and Enology
Friday, June 7, 2013 – 5:00 p.m.
PARTY 30. A WALK IN THE WOODS
Nelder Grove, in the Sierra National Forest south of Yosemite National Park, is off the beaten path from the more famous giant redwoods in Yosemite and Sequoia, but well worth a visit. The grove includes the Bull Buck Tree, one of the largest redwood specimens in the world. Bill Wattenbarger, an experienced nature guide, will lead you along easy trails among the evergreens, dogwoods, and spring wildflowers. Explore this historic area, and then enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. This is a great family outing. Children age ten and up are welcome.
Hosts: Francey and Ron Swim,
Dianne and David Rich
Artist: Patricia Gomes
PARKWAY TRUST MEMBERS: $50
NON-MEMBERS $55
Number of Guests: 24
Nelder Grove, Sierra National Forest
Saturday, June 8, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.