CASA CALIFORNIA
A Design House of Distinction in Shady Canyon
www.PhilharmonicSociety.org

Calendar Listing: October 13-November 8, 2009.Casa California, a Design House of Distinction, presented by California Homes Magazine in partnership with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. A new home by Finton Construction in the exclusive community of Irvines Shady Canyon with top designers from Orange County and Los Angeles. The House evokes the glamour and sophistication of the Wallace Neff time with an emphasis on timelessness and contemporary sensibility. Proceeds benefit Philharmonic Youth Programs.

Public tours are daily, except Mondays, during 10 am to 4 pm and extended hours to 9 pm on Thursdays to Meet the Designers. Tickets for any day and time: $30 per person until October 12 and $35 thereafter; special Design House Pass for unlimited entry for one person is $40 if purchased by October 12 and $45 at the door. Free parking with complimentary shuttle service from the upper lot of Quail Hill Community Park, 35 Shady Canyon Drive (entrance off 405 freeway at Shady Canyon exit). For Tickets and information: 714-840-7542 or visit www.PhilharmonicSociety.org

Who: Sponsored by California Homes Magazine in partnership with Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Finton Construction and Spectrum Architecture.

Why: Proceeds from Casa California will help fund the Philharmonic Societys nationally recognized music education programs for youth. More than 200,000 Orange County students, from kindergarten through high school, participate yearly in the Youth Programs provided by The Committees of the Philharmonic Society. The volunteers of The Committees create, provide and fund an extensive array of programs. Over 1,500 presentations are offered by professional musicians and trained docentsat no chargeto all public and private schools in the county.

What: Casa California is a new home, designed by John D. Henderson, AIA of Spectrum Architecture and built by Finton Construction, in the exclusive community of Irvines Shady Canyon. The classic design is deeply influenced by the unique and eclectic architecture developed in the early years of the twentieth century by such masters as Wallace Neff and George Washington Smith. With more than 10,000 square feet of livable area, Casa California will evoke the glamour and sophistication of that expression combined with an emphasis on timelessness and contemporary sensibility.

Sixteen of Southern Californias most prestigious designers have been selected to work under the direction of James Magni of Magni Design, Inc., who says The interior design will represent the best work of the designers in California.

When: Casa California will be open October 13 through November 8, 2009, Tuesdays through Sundays. Unique Boutique, delicious Cafy Golden Truffle, Opportunity Prizes and important Design and Garden Lectures will be presented. The Gala Opening Party will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

Hours: from 10 AM to 4 PM with special extended hours on Thursdays until 9 PM to Meet the Designers; closed Mondays

Tickets: Advance tickets are $30 per person until October 12 and $35 thereafter for any day and time. Special Design House Pass for unlimited entry for one person is $40 if purchased by October 12 and $45 at the door. For Tickets and information: 714-840-7542 or visitwww.PhilharmonicSociety.org.

Where: Casa California is located in Shady Canyon. Free parking with complimentary shuttle service from the upper lot of Quail Hill Community Park,35 Shady Canyon Drive (entrance off 405 freeway at Shady Canyon exit).

The Team: Benefit Chair and Project Coordinator is Cindy Kornhaber of Dana Point. Design team is led by James Magni of Magni Design and includes top designers from Orange County and Los Angeles.

The Designers: John Wallace Benecke; Michael Berman; Randy Boyd; Timothy Corrigan; Nancy Ellen Fay; Oliver M. Furth; Laurie B. Haefele, Associate A.I.A; Sheldon Harte; James Magni; Melissa Palazzo; David Phoenix; Anna Shay, ASID; Stephen Stein; Hal Swanson; Polly Bento Tichy; and, Susan Wesley.

SPECIAL EVENTS

GALA OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, October 10: Be the first to see the House and then enjoy a spectacular catered party on the lush grounds. $150/ticket. Tickets limited. 714-840-7542.

MEET THE DESIGNERS
Thursdays, 6 pm to 9 pm.

LECTURES
Important Design and Garden lectures will be presented on Wednesdays at no charge to Design House ticket holders. The schedule will be posted on www.philharmonicsociety.org

PRIVATE PARTIES
The House is available after hours for unique private functions and special events. Call 714-840-7542.

Contacts:
Public Relations Representative: Lucinda Prewitt, Lprew@cox.net 949-499-2627
Project Coordinator and Benefit Chair: Cindy Kornhaber, kornpoper@cox.net 949-493-5323

Links: The Philharmonic Society: www.PhilharmonicSociety.org;
Finton Construction: www.FINTON.com

The Philharmonic Society is Orange Countys longest-established and most prestigious music organization. For more than five decades, the Society has presented the worlds most acclaimed symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists and world music ensembles.

Finton Construction is one of Southern California's most prominent builders. Specializing in the ultimate of luxury construction, Finton Construction is often referred to as the "Builder to the Stars,counting Jennifer Lopez, Simon Cowell and Eddie Murphy as part of theirloyal following.

With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County & Mexico, Finton Constructionover sees some 30 on going projects yearly, both domestically and internationally. The firm specializes inunprecedented craftsmanship, project management and development, building both traditional and contemporary residential homes. Finton and his projects have been featured multiple times in the nations top publications including Architectural Digest, Metropolitan Home, Veranda, Robb Report, New York Times, Los Angeles Business Journal, LA Times, just to name a few.