by Kathy Shinkle and Anne Morris
Portuguese Bend, with its stunning ocean views, tree-shaded roads and decidedly rural feel, is showcased in this year’s Homes Tour Extraordinaire from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.
Sponsored by The Circle and led by Co-Chairs Mary Sheh and Pam Sherman, this annual fundraiser for the Palos Verdes Art Center, features three distinctive homes full of ideas and inspiration. Each ticket also includes a delicious luncheon and the opportunity to shop at a variety of boutiques, including The Circle’s own Classy Collectibles booth, with its trove of fabulous gently used treasures.
This year’s homes tour will again have buses, shuttling guests from the Abalone Cove parking lot to the homes. The luncheon and boutique site will be at Palos Verdes Art Center temporary location at the Promenade on the Peninsula Shopping Center, located on the second level at 555 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates..Pre-sale tickets are $40 for Art Center members and $45 for non-members. The days of the event tickets will be $50 for all. For more information, call the Art Center at 310-541-2479 or visit www.pvartcenter.org