Tuesday, October 25, 2011

California Automobile Museum Annual Fundraising Dinner this Friday, October 28th


The California Automobile Museum's Annual Fundraising Dinner will be held this Friday, October 28th from 5:30-8:30pm.

This year's theme is Bash with the 'Stache and will feature special guest Dennis Gage of My Classic Car


The evening will feature a cocktail hour, live and silent auction, catered dinner by Il Fornaio and great entertainment.

The dinner's tentative menu:
Insalata Del Fornaio: Mixed greens, toasted garlic croutons, shaved parmesan in a house vinaigrette


Frutta Fresca Di Stagione: Ripe seasonal fruit


Crusty Fresh Baked breads and olive oil


Carrots and Broccolini: Vegetables served Italian style 
with fresh herbs and drizzled butter


Penne Arrabiata: Penne pasta cooked to perfection with a spicy tomato sauce


Petti Di Pollo Alla Ducale: Sauteed chicken breast, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables


Coffee and Tea


Il Fornaio Dolci Assrotiti: An assortment of fresh baked desserts



Tickets are $75 each and currently on sale at the Museum and online.
Some of the silent auction items available this year are: Week at Clear Lake House (sleeps 12), Dinner for 4 at Maranello Restaurant, a 3-day weekend at Lake Tahoe Cabin (sleeps 10), a Wine Tasting for 6 at Carvahlo Winery, and a Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom plane ride plus lunch. I'll be donating a gluten and sugar free special occasion cake to the auction as well. :)

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