The Avalon Ball 2015

All great change in America begins at the dinner table.   - Ronald Reagan

Friday Dinner And Friday Evening Cavorting (Page Five)

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

It's tradition... Time to dine and prepare for the Friday evening movie or rest up for golf or the silent film festival tomorrow...

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Right on time

Did You Know? - Bluewater Grill is run by B.R. Guest (or "BR Guest") is a collection of multi-unit restaurants specializing in fine-dining brands.

Bluewater Grill's mission is to provide our guests with the highest quality seafood, classically prepared, at a fair price, in a friendly, casual atmosphere. We source the globe for the highest quality sustainable seafood.

We develop and maintain relationships with reputable seafood suppliers and fishermen who employ best practices in their industry and fishery. We adhere to a daily ritual of controls and systems to ensure the integrity of our seafood.

Founded in Southern California's Newport Beach, we also have locations at "The District" in Tustin, Avalon on Santa Catalina Island, Coronado on Glorieta Bay and Redondo Beach on King Harbor.

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We is arrived!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We are inside tonight because everything outside was wet!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Others are already dressed to kill!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Decisions decisions

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Great seating... Bluewater Grill does it right!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
What shall we have???


We have arrived (Courtesy of Hans Thedens)

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Serious conversations underway!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Tomorrows destination awaits us!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We have decided!


Decisions decisions (Courtesy of Hans Thedens)

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Larry is still considering his options!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Larry and Gigi

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I know what I think I want!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Yes Dear... Anything as long as it is not over $5.50... including the drinks!"


Paul assists in the menu selection...
Where is the wine list? (Courtesy of Hans Thedens)

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I need a nap before I decide!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"What??!?!??!? You do not have electric eel?"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Time to make a selection!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Carolyn gots the giggles

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Sunburn?

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Kathy explains the menu choices to Tom...

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Having fun!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
What's up Doc?

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Bob and Gail enjoying dinner

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
What??? That cannot be an iced tea!?

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Ah Ha! Sam is using a "Sippy Cup"

Did You Know? - The sippy cup is a spill-proof drinking cup designed for toddlers. It works by way of surface tension that prevents liquid from being spilled even when the cup is upended. The critical element is the sippy top being firmly in place on top of the cup, preventing spills.

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Here's mud in your eye

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I am working on the menu decisions!"


Mary thought she would try something new
This was NOT on the menu!

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Our waitress did a magnificent job!
This was her second year taking care of us...
She must have drawn the short straw

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"You mean we go to the movies after dining???"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
A satisfied customer...

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
This is a "DO NOT ASK" picture

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
All smiles! Must be the wine!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We all giggled for hours on end!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Terey... When do we eat again?"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Watch those hands partner... This is a family restaurant!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Larry and Gigi are ready to sing happy birthday to anyone

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Donna got her new glasses

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Yummy food... Great company

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Some one is having a birthday!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015


Paul assistes Bob in singing Happy Birthday (Courtesy of Hans Thedens)

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Bob leads an excellent rendition of "Happy Birthday"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Not a day over 105

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"How did you know??"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Hey... Over here... My birthday also!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
... and we had another birthday!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Sue checks to see if everyone is doing OK

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Guys... Remember we are going to the movies tonight"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Packing up... Heading out!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"We will be there as soon as we run out of champagne!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Careful... Donna has a plan!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I do not... Well, sort of!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I am just following the crowds"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Other's dressed in uniform of the weekend!

 

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Did someone say movies"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Mary goes for the natural look! It works!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We are lucky that we are not near the fountain or....
these two would be dancing in it!

Some Stopped At The Local Watering Hole

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Prior to the movie, we visit the wine store


Bob and Paul had a difficult time

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Donna makes a decision

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Bob is looking worried!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Oh oh... Wine before a dark movie theater?

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Tells the story

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Three slurps and we are off!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I am going to close my eyes and tell you what it is!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"It's wine!"

To The Movies

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We decided to take a cab to the theater

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Ever get a feeling someone was watching you?"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Zooooom

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We arrive just in the nick of time... Popcorn is still warm!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Magnificent theater!

Did You Know? - The Avalon Theater is a movie theater on the first level, with a seating capacity of 1,154. It has a single massive screen, and still shows first run movies. The theater has its original 4-manual, 16 rank pipe organ built by the Page Organ Company of Lima, Ohio.

The theatre is sound insulated so that patrons do not hear the band or up to 3,000 dancers in the ballroom above. The circular domed ceiling has notable acoustics and has been studied by acoustical designers, due to its repute. A speaker on the theatre stage can speak in a normal voice without a microphone, and be heard clearly by all in attendance.

The theater's interior walls retain the original Art Deco murals by John Gabriel Beckman.

The theater's facade had a painted mural of an Art Deco style underwater world scene, which was later replaced with replications of Beckman's design created in Catalina Pottery style tiles. The lobby has walnut wood paneling.
Ballroom

The upper level houses the 20,000 square foot Catalina Casino Ballroom. It is the world's largest circular ballroom with a 180-foot (55 m) diameter dance floor, that can accommodate 3,000 dancers.

French doors encircle the room connecting the dance floor with the "Romance Promenade," an open balcony that runs around the building.

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Memories of days gone by!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We went in to see if they had any checks for us... No luck!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
The Art Deco signs were pretty!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Lucky is watching trailers of the movie on his iPhone

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Did you notice how close the seats were?

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
The old organ was being played

Did You Know? - The Page Organ Company was a producer of theater pipe organs, located in Lima, Ohio.

The Page Company started very small, with a home-built organ in 1922. However, the company experienced much growth over the following decade, with a steady demand for theatre organs.

The company experienced a decline in the early 1930s with the introduction of sound films, coupled with the onset of the Depression. The company was sold to an employee named Ellsworth Beilharz in 1930, who initially assembled instruments from components purchased from the defunct Page Company.

In 1984, Beilharz sold the company to two employees, who remain in business under the name Lima Pipe Organ Company, Inc.

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Walking home was easy!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Then we all gots the giggles!

Must Stop At The Ristorente Villa Portofino For A Nightcap

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
We stopped at the Ristorente Villa Portofino for drinks!


No No No... Not this kind of nightcap!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"I'm ordering a double water on the rocks!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"We are 'super seniors'... We ordered coffee!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Hey Lucky... Do you have any money??"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Oh no! I knew I forgot something!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Our bartender took care of everything!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"Do not tell anyone that Paul had coffee...
It would spoil his rep!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
"We have our eyes on you! See you in the AM!"

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Luis bids us a dieu

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015
Catalina is now officially closed for tonight!

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015

Dinner and a movie on Catalina Island May 15th 2015