SYMPHONY NETS $75,000.Byline: Annette Burget Bailey Staff Writer The New West Symphony netted $75,000 in its Day at the Ascot Ascot (ăs`kət), town, Windsor and Maidenhead, S central England. The famous horse races instituted by Queen Anne in 1711 are held annually in June on Ascot Heath. Ascot remains an important social and fashion event, attended by the royal family. fund-raiser recently at Ventura Farms in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. . More than 600 enjoyed horse shows and auctions while they donated money for the orchestra. Owned and operated by David Murdock, Ventura Farms is known for its Arabian horses Arabian horse, breed of light horse developed in Mesopotamia and N Africa, and probably the first true domesticated breed. Prized since earliest times for its superior beauty, spirit, speed, grace of movement, stamina, and intelligence, the Arabian has served as from Poland, but the elegant stables and grounds are usually closed to the public. Murdock opened them for the New West Symphony benefit. ``Ascot would not have been this successful without him,'' said Nancy Israel, event co-chairwoman. ``The mystery, ambience am·bi·ence n. Variant of ambiance. ambience or ambiance Noun the atmosphere of a place Noun 1. and beauty of Ventura Farms are what drew people.'' Proceeds will go to the New West Symphony's educational programs, including the Discovery Artists series, Symphonic sym·phon·ic adj. 1. Relating to or having the character or form of a symphony. 2. Harmonious in sound. Adj. 1. Adventures and the Music Van. ``It was a lovely afternoon and a gorgeous setting,'' said Judy Linton, event co-chairwoman. ``The whole event was organized by a board of volunteers and without their hard work and dedication, this would have never have taken place.'' For more information, call Nancy Israel at (805) 499-5256. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: New West board members and co-chairwomen Judy Linton, left, and Nancy Israel, center, hand a $75,000 check to Miriam Chase Willie, right, the symphony's new board president for the coming season. |
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