Fundraiser Will Shine Light on Library, Art

It seemed natural for an art auction to be held in at the

The connection, said O.C. library branch manager Teri Garza, is “that the library houses and provides materials and 'treasures' to entertain and enrich peoples' lives.” Night of the Arts was thus born, with the library serving as the venue for live and silent auctions, music and food.

The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday to benefit the San Juan Capistrano Friends of the Library.  Tickets are $50 each. Money raised will help the Friends continue refurbishing the library and will help support funding for books and programs that have been hurt by Orange County Public Library system budget cuts.

The evening will include a lecture about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera by Gregorio Luke, entertainment by international harpist Julio Montero and jazz musician Henry Alexander and wine and hors d’oeuvres.

Among the local artists involved are Ricardo Rodriquez Duffy, Ernest Velardi and Randi Peshkin.  Michael Graves, architect and designer of the library, also is donating auction items.  Other auction participants are Judith Anderson, Andy Mandel, Beatrice Bojorque, Brett Keast, Claudia Montero, Helen Hawes, Joe Kapp, Jesus Romero Gallery, Judy Prince, Julie Christiansen, Kimberly Demoff, Klunder, Leticia Cruz Montero, Myoung-Ja Minn Park, Renee Drust, Roberto Sarmiento, Sherry Vandermark and Susan Jarecky.

Rosa Beas of is chairperson of the event. Information or tickets may be obtained by calling 949-248-5132 or Ricardo’s Place. E-mail contact is Beas, beas.rosa@gmail.com.