UPDATE: Friday January 22 2016 is sold out. There is a wait list available.
The Dana Point Ocean Institute Jazz Fundraising Weekend is Friday January 22 2016 and Saturday January 23 2016.
The Ocean Institute is a local non profit that educates our community about marine science, the ocean and the environment.
The Ocean Institute is located at 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
The Ocean Institute’s popular Jazz Festival combines some of the jazz world’s most renowned artists with elegant epicurean dining, cocktails and wine reception, as well as live and silent auctions.
Since its beginning in 2003, this extraordinary event has raised over one million dollars to benefit Ocean Institute hands-on, ocean-based educational programs.
Friday, January 22, 2016 – 6:00 PM SOLD OUT/Wait List Available.
Opening night offers a silent auction and wine reception with a selection of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres located at multiple food stations hosted by local restaurants.
There will also be a dessert and coffee offering concluding the reception followed by the jazz concert performance. Friday’s event is limited to 300 guests.
Ocean Institute Jazz Festival Friday January 22 2016 Schedule
5:30pm-6:30pm: VIP Food & Wine Reception
6:00pm-8:00pm: Food & Wine Reception
6:00pm-8:00pm: Silent Auction
8:00pm: Concert Performance by Rick Braun
and Friends, Norman Brown and Elliott Yamin.
Wait list available.
Email your name and phone number to eslattery@ocean-institute.org to be added to the Friday waitlist.
Saturday, January 23, 2016 – 5:30 PM
Saturday is the Premier Evening at the Ocean Institute and features a Gala Gourmet Dinner and Jazz Performance. The elegant, intimate affair includes a cocktail reception with passed canapés and an award-winning, four-course taste extravaganza. This year’s host chef will be Rob Wilson, the executive chef of the Montage Laguna Beach. He will be spearheading the creation of a menu unique to this event prepared by celebrated executive chefs from local resorts. The evening also includes connoisseur silent and live auctions.
Ocean Institute Jazz Festival Saturday January 23 2016 Schedule
5:30pm-7:00pm: Cocktail Reception
5:30pm-7:00pm: Silent Auction
7:00pm-9:00pm: Gourmet Dinner
9:00pm: Performance by Rick Braun & Friends, Norman Brown and Elliott Yamin.
2016 Ocean Institute Menu
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Chef Rainer Schwarz
Driftwood Kitchen
Passed Canapés
Honey Dashi Marinated Hamachi collar / Yellow Corn and Piquillo Pepper Blini / Santa Barbara Uni
Oxtail and Wild Mushroom Cake / Sharp Horseradish Lebni / Quail Egg
Grilled Shrimp & Dates / Tomato-Coriander Vinaigrette / Hummus with Lemon Agrumato
Chef Rob Wilson
The Montage Resort
Pre-Set Amuse
Baja Octopus Ceviche, California Avocado, Spiced Coconut Rum Foam, Micro Cilantro
Chef Collin Thornton
St. Regis
Second Course
Pingue Prosciutto and Di Stefano Burrata alla panna Salad
Candy Cane Beets | Red & Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes | Baby Arugula
Lemon Verbena Pesto Drizzle | Temecula Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aged Balsamico Reduction
Chef Rachel Haggstrom
Balboa Bay Club
Third Course
Beef Consume / Braised Oxtail Ravioli, Carrot, Caramelized Onion and Long Pepper Essence
Chef Brian Sundeen
The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel
Main Course
Seared Scallops, Crispy Pork Belly, Farro Risotto, Root Vegetables
Chef Pierre Albaladejo and Executive Pastry Chef Franck Riffaud
Park Hyatt Aviara
Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, Vanilla Confit Pear, Citrus Fig Jam
