Celebrating the careers of volleyball legends Linda Hanley, Chris Marlowe and Steve Obradovich, the annual Manhattan Beach Open Dinner of Champions will be held Saturday from 6-10 p.m. at Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach. Proceeds will benefit Manhattan Beach native and Olympic gold medalist Eric Fonoimoana’s Dig 4 Kids Education Foundation.
“I grew up in Manhattan Beach and as a kid, I loved watching the legends of beach volleyball compete,” Fonoimoana said. “The Manhattan Beach Open Dinner of Champions was established to remember those who have won the Manhattan Beach Open and to thank them for being a role model and ambassador of our sport. I take pride in doing this event for the legends who paved the way for my own career and I appreciate what they have done for the sport of volleyball.”
The food, fashion and wine festival will be emceed by current Miss California USA Nicole Johnson and AVP announcer Chris “Geeter” McGee. Â Raleigh Movie Studios backlot NY Street, will be lined with local restaurants serving their favorites dishes, wine tastings by One Hope, Rosenthal and Thomas Halby, and a live art show by Andy Brown. Â The event will conclude with a professionally directed fashion show. Swim and casual wear by Body Glove, Sledge, Jayime Jean, O’Neill, Lost Bird and Michael Antonio will be modeled by Miss California contestants and professional volleyball athletes.
Ticket prices are $75 and can be purchased at dig4kids.org or at the door. For more information, please visit www.civiccouch.com or contact Brad Jacobson at Brad@civiccouch.com. ER
