MCASD’s Monte Carlo Night

Written by Emily Shaw

On September 7 join the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla for an unforgettable night at the annual event, entitled Monte Carlo: A Night at Les Caves. Guests will take an imaginative tour of the South of France, a night of living the high life in St. Tropez.

This glitzy fundraiser will be organized by chairs Sonia and Gavin Mandelbaum. As an exciting first in the event’s history, the museum has snagged a contemporary artist, local Kelsey Brookes, to be its art ambassador. His psychedelic original works have garnered fame in the local art world, and Brookes will contribute his unique vision to ensure that the museum’s Monte Carlo event is one special night.

Starting at 6:30 pm, the night will consist of a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner, and then an after party stretching into the wee hours of September 8.

The fundraiser goes to a great cause, aiding in funding the museum’s exhibitions and educational programs. Tickets are available for purchase beginning July 26. You may also contact April Farrell at 858 454 3541 x162, or aefarrell@mcasd.org for tickets.

After or before the big night at the museum, be sure to stop by another one of La Jolla’s art havens, Thumbprint Gallery. The La Jolla art gallery is located at 920 Kline Street and features contemporary, urban, lowbrow and graffiti art from local artists. It is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sources

https://www.mcasd.org/events/monte-carlo-night-les-caves-0

Food Artfully Created at the Museum Café at the MCASD

Surrounded by fresh, modern art, stunning coastal views, salt air, and the sound of the crashing waves; it’s not hard to imagine a fabulous restaurant nestled in there somewhere. Connected to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, in La Jolla, is the Museum Café, which easily satisfies all the senses. Calling it a ‘café’ seems almost an insult to the delicious food and ambiance the restaurant has. 

Owned and operated by Italian Chef Giuseppe Cuiffa, of Guiseppe Restaurants and Fine Catering, this ‘café’ serves European-inspired cuisine with fresh, organic, ingredients from local farmers. The Café is open from 8am to 3pm and serves breakfast and lunch, and brunch on the weekends. The food is light and flavorful, mixing different spices and textures to keep each item interesting in both taste and consistency. The quality of the food is outstanding. The use of fresh ingredients cannot go unnoticed in the signature salads and farm fresh organic eggs.  The brunch pastries are made fresh daily and are a perfect combination with a cappuccino or cup of tea.

The Museum Café is a fantastic place to sit and enjoy a light meal while discussing the art of the museum with friends or just a lovely spot to savor the La Jolla seascape over a cup of tea. Whatever your reason to dine at the Museum Café, you should also wander over to Kline Street and visit Thumbprint Gallery for an extra dose of fresh contemporary, urban, and lowbrow art. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 12-4pm. 

Source: http://www.mcasdcafe.com/index.html