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             August 11, 2007
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Israel and Middle East
Weizmann scientists discover a key to controlling metastasis

 Brandeis experts offer insights on Islam, Iraq, Iran

Ben Gurion University names business building for Los Angeles donors Diane & Guilford Glazer
Australia
 Australian government debates best ways to aid
Jewish community pay the costs of its security
United States
 Whether 'Jewish' or 'Cinema,' Brin is a Heritage man
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Weizmann scientists discover a key to controlling metastasis

REHOVOT, Israel—Metastasis, when cancer cells dissociate from the original tumor and migrate via the blood stream to colonize distant organs,  is the main cause of cancer death. A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has now revealed new details about the mechanisms controlling metastasis of breast cancer cells. Their findings, published recently online in Nature Cell Biology, add significantly to the understanding of metastasis and may aid, in the future, in the development of anti-cancer drugs.

 For a cell such as a cancer cell to migrate, it first must detach itself from neighboring cells and the intercellular material to which it is anchored. Before it can do this, it receives an order from outside the cell saying: 'prepare to move.' This signal takes the form of a substance called a growth factor, which, in addition to controlling movement, can activate a number of processes in the cell including division and differentiation. The growth factor attaches to a receptor on the cell wall, initiating a sequence of changes in the cellular structure.

 

 




 


 

The cell’s internal skeleton – an assembly of densely-packed protein fibers – comes apart and the protein fibers then form thin threads on the outside of the cell membrane that push the cell away from its neighbors. In addition, a number of protein levels change: some get produced in higher quantities and some in less.

To understand which proteins are modulated by the growth factor and the nature of the genetic mechanisms involved in cancer cell migration, a team of researchers pooled their knowledge and resources. This team, headed by Prof. Yosef Yarden of the Weizmann Institute’s Biological Regulation Department and his research group, including Drs. Menachem Katz, Ido Amit and Ami Citri; Tal Shay, a student in the group of Prof. Eytan Domany of the Physics of Complex Systems Department; and Prof. Gideon Rechavi of the Chaim Sheba Medial Center at Tel Hashomer. 

To begin with, the team mapped all of the genetic changes that take place in the cell after the growth factor signal is received. As they sifted through the enormous amount of data they received, including details on every protein level that went up or down, one family of proteins stood out. Tensins, as they’re are called, are proteins that stabilize the cell structure. But to the scientists' surprise, the amounts of one family member rose dramatically while, at the same time, the levels of another dropped.

Despite the familial similarity, the team found a significant difference between them. The protein that drops off has two arms: One arm attaches to the protein fibers forming the skeleton, and the other anchors itself to the cell membrane. This action is what stabilizes the cell’s structure. The protein that increases, on the other hand, is made up of one short arm that only attaches to the anchor point on the cell membrane. Rather than structural support, this protein acts as a kind of plug, blocking the anchor point, and allowing the skeletal protein fibers to unravel into the threads that push the cells apart. The cell is then free to move, and, if it’s a cancer cell, to metastasize to a new site in the body. 

In experiments with genetically engineered cells, the scientists showed that the growth factor directly influences levels of both proteins, and that these, in turn, control the cells’ ability to migrate. Blocking production of the short tensin protein kept cells in their place, while overproduction of this protein plug increased their migration.

Next, the scientists carried out tests on tumor samples taken from around 300 patients with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare but swift and deadly form of the disease, which is associated with elevated growth factor levels. The scientists found a strong correlation between high growth factor activity and levels of the 'plug' protein. High levels of this protein, in turn, were associated with cancer metastasis to the lymph nodes – the first station of migrating cancer cells as they spread to other parts of the body.

In another experiment, the scientists examined the effects of drugs that block the growth factor receptors on the cell walls. In patients who received these drugs, the harmful 'plug' proteins had disappeared from the cancer cells. Prof. Yarden: 'The mechanism we identified is clinically important. It can predict the development of metastasis and possibly how the cancer will respond to treatment.' This discovery may, in the future, aid in the development of drugs to prevent or reduce the production of the unwanted protein, and thus prevent metastasis in breast or other cancers.

Also participating in this research were  Sara Lavi, Nir Ben-Chetrit, Gabi Tarcic, Dr. Moshit Lindzen, and Roi Avraham from Yarden’s group; Tal Shay from Domany’s group, Dr. Ninette Amariglio and Dr. Jasmine Jacob-Hirsch from Rechavi’s group at Sheba Medical Center, a research team from the Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology and the Medical Faculty at Porto University, Portugal; and researchers from the University of California at Davis, Boston University and GlaxoSmithKline, North Carolina.  

Prof. Yosef Yarden's research is supported by the M.D. Moross Institute for Cancer Research; the Goldhirsh Foundation; and Mr. Daniel Falkner, UK. Prof. Yarden is the incumbent of the Harold and Zelda Goldenberg Professorial Chair in Molecular Cell Biology.

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, is one of the world's top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions. Noted for its wide-ranging exploration of the natural and exact sciences, the Institute is home to 2,600 scientists, students, technicians and supporting staff. Institute research efforts include the search for new ways of fighting disease and hunger, examining leading questions in mathematics and computer science, probing the physics of matter and the universe, creating novel materials and developing new strategies for protecting the environment.

Weizmann Institute news releases are posted on the World Wide Web at http://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/, and are also available at http://www.eurekalert.org/.
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               Israel and Middle East

Brandeis experts offer insights on Islam, Iraq, Iran

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Press Release). – To win hearts and minds in the Middle East and win the battle of ideas, the United States must develop a more nuanced understanding of the ideologies of extremists and how they mesh with their claims to fight ‘in the name of Islam,’ according to Joseph E.B. Lumbard, assistant professor of classical Islam at Brandeis and former adviser to His Highness King Abdullah II of Jordan.

The extremists’ appeals to the Islamic tradition are what enable them to gain recruits while the United States loses allies, Lumbard said. Understanding the extremists’ appeal from within can reveal where the high ground lies in the fight to win the hearts and minds of Muslims.

Lumbard suggested that America’s greatest asset and ally in the battle of ideas and ideologies may in fact be traditional Islam itself, but in confusing traditional Islam with extremist Islam, the United States usually ends up undermining its most valuable ally.

“In Dubai, Syria, Jordan, Yemen and Morocco as well as other countries, traditional Muslim scholars challenge extremists on a daily basis, often revealing that the extremists are little more than political opportunists hiding under a cloak of piety,” Lumbard said.
 

Top to bottom: Abdel Monem Said Aly; Joseph E. B. Lumbard and Naghmeh Sohrabi.

“Recognizing that a re-affirmation of traditional Islamic principles is the key to countering extremists’ distortions of Islam in the Muslim world, many scholars have taken a number of steps to bolster traditional Islam.”

To aid this process, Western powers should first seek to understand Islam, rather than to influence its core beliefs and doctrines. “Nothing strengthens extremism more than the perception that foreign powers are trying to manipulate Islamic teachings,” Lumbard said.

Although Iraq seems to be the only foreign policy issue on the minds of U.S. presidential candidates, the consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq are rocking the entire Middle East. At a recent event in Boston, Brandeis University experts offered suggestions on how the next administration might develop a better understanding of the region, and formulate more effective policy in Iraq and beyond.

Lumbard spoke during Brandeis University’s  “In the Vicinity of Iraq,” a lecture series focusing on the Middle East and the challenges that regional issues present to the United States and to the country’s next president. Brandeis is bringing the Middle East expertise of its faculty and research fellows to downtown Boston this summer, followed by programs on the Brandeis campus in the fall.

Others who spoke were Abdel Monem Said Aly and Naghmeh Sohrabi.

Said Aly, senior fellow at Brandeis’ Crown Center for Middle East Studies and director of the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Cairo, said the United States has mismanaged its allies during the Iraq War.

From the beginning, the war in Iraq failed to gain legitimacy on the level of the United Nations and the allies that fought together in World War I and II and the Cold War, according to Said Aly. Of the 34 countries that contributed a symbolic presence in Iraq, 15 have already withdrawn.

So what are the options for the United States? Options are designed to serve interests, according to Said Aly, and the debate over Iraq should not be about withdrawing or not withdrawing forces, but about whether the U.S. interests for invading Iraq in the first place -- oil, Israel, stability of the region, nuclear proliferation, integration into the world economy -- are still worthwhile. If they are, the United States will have to make a full commitment to building alliances and building up forces in Iraq.

The Bush administration or the next administration also needs to decide whether to engage or isolate Islamists, according to Said Aly, and decide if it wants to work toward assimilating the Islamic world into the world order and the world economy, or work toward quarantining it. Winning the hearts and minds of the people of the region is the main battle, according to Said Aly, “and I’m not sure that we nor you nor anybody really thought about that.”

Sohrabi, assistant director for research at the Crown Center and a specialist on Iran, highlighted the importance of the March 2008 parliamentary elections in Iran, which will precede the next U.S. presidential election.

“This is going to be a major shift in the Iranian system,” she said. “And it will undoubtedly affect how the United States sees Iran if they look at it carefully.”

According to Sohrabi, the infighting and the splintering of political groups that has occurred since President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected in 2005 have created major cracks in the system.

If the March 2008 elections occur without interference from the executive branch, the reformists and their allies are expected to win the parliament, Sohrabi said, and the result would be a legitimate and very public obstacle to Ahmadinejad and the executive branch’s radical foreign and domestic policies.

“If there is vote rigging, that itself would be a radical departure from the entire history of elections in the Islamic Republic,” she said. And the consequences would be enormous for the system itself.

As for what the United States should do, Sohrabi said doing nothing is the best option. Current U.S. foreign policy toward Iran -- from the $75 million put aside for the soft revolution to the $63 billion in military aid and weapons -- has only made things worse in Iran, Sohrabi said.

“U.S. support for any faction in Iran is its kiss of death,” she said. “Instead it should pressure China and the Russians to do something.”

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Ben Gurion University names business building

for Los Angeles donors Diane & Guilford Glazer

BEER SHEVA, Israel (Press Release)—Ben Gurion University of the Negev has announced the naming of the Guilford Glazer School of Business and Management.

This development was made possible through the generosity of Guilford and Diane Glazer of Los Angeles, California in recognition of the strength and potential of the 11 year old School of Management. “The Glazers’ decades-old commitment to investing in Israel, with a new focus on the Negev and particularly BGU, reflects their steadfast support of the nation’s long-term growth and development,” University President Prof. Rivka Carmi said upon making the announcement. “We are honored that the Glazer family believes in our potential and look forward to working with the Glazers to realize their dream of training a new cadre of managers for the region.”

The impressive building housing the Guilford Glazer School, designed by Danish-Israeli architect Ulrike Plessner, will be named, “The Diane and Guilford Glazer Building.”

Opened in 2003, the Building includes state-of-the-art computer laboratories, the Jeremiah Sundell Executive Auditorium, seminar rooms, faculty and administration offices and the Eva and Irwin Simon Trading Room that enables students to engage in real-time trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Real estate developer and businessman Guilford Glazer is a long-time supporter of Israel. Together with his wife, media personality Diane Glazer, he has devoted his time and philanthropic activity to strengthening Israel’s economy and image around the world. He was the primary mover behind a Rand Corporation study titled “The Arc: A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State,” which sought to create a blueprint for a viable Palestinian state as part of a business initiative to ensure Israel’s safety and stability.

“This naming is a significant event that recognizes the impressive growth and activity of the School,” said Dean of the Guilford Glazer School, Prof. Arie Reichel. “The endowment of the School provides us with an opportunity to expand our research activities and develop educational and entrepreneurial programs to encourage future Israeli-Palestinian cooperation that embodies the Glazer quest for peace through innovative business ventures.”

The rapidly expanding School offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs designed to prepare students for the management challenges of the 21st century. There are currently 2,192 students enrolled, including 38 Ph.D. students.

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The Jews 'Down Under'
                          By Garry Fabian
                               

Australian government debates best ways to aid
Jewish community pay the costs of its security

CANBERRA, Australia—Arm-wrestling over the Jewish vote became the political activity in Federal Parliament this week.

While the Government announced tax deductibility for security costs borne by the Jewish community, the Labor Opposition also announced it  would invest an extra $16 million for Orthodox Jewish day schools, which it said did not get a fair deal under the current school funding formula, which is based on socio-economic status of the families.

Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull - who is facing a challenge from Jewish mayor George Newhouse in his marginal Sydney seat of Wentworth, - on Friday, August 10, said he was delighted the Prime Minister has decided to further government assistance for the "substantial security costs borne by the Jewish community".

Under the plan, donations received for security measures in Jewish schools and other institutions such as synagogues would be tax free.However Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd said Labor's policy, which would provide up to $20 million for security for schools assessed to be at risk, was "fundamentally different" to that of the government.

"Here is a cash fund now to assist schools with security as opposed to a tax deductibility arrangements later to private contributions to security," Rudd said.
 

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             by Donald H. Harrison
 


Whether 'Jewish' or 'Cinema,' Brin is a Heritage man

SAN DIEGO—In one context or another, "heritage" has been a watchword in the life of Dan Brin, a resident of the Los Angeles suburb of West Hills in the San Fernando Valley.

For many years, he served as editor-in-chief of the Jewish Heritage newspaper chain of Southern California, published by his father Herb Brin, z"l.  At its zenith, the chain published four editions: one in California's great central valley, and others respectively in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. 

Today with that newspaper chain just a memory, Brin has moved on to a job in public relations for the Retail Clerks Union.  But he's still going about preserving "heritage," albeit of a different kind.  He conceptualized and now is chairing the Cinema Heritage Project of West Hills.

As a member of the West Hills Council, an advisory group to the City of Los Angeles,  Brin said he was struck by the fact that if his community had an identity at all, it seemed to be known as "that place west of Canoga Park."

Many residents didn't know that West Hills was once a favorite location for movie makers, and so to acquaint them with the history of their community and to "give people a sense of place," Brin struck upon the idea of periodically screening movies at the very locations where they were filmed.

The program will be inaugurated at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 15, at Shadow Ranch Park where the 1961 MGM movie The Children's Hour was shot. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine as owners of a girls' school who were victimized by rumors that they were lesbians, the movie has some strong content and, despite its title, is not recommended for children, Brin said.

Anthony Slide, former resident film historian of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will anchor a discussion of the movie, and members of the cast and crew also have been invited to answer questions following the 8 p.m. screening.  Besides the two co-stars, the film's cast also included James Garner, Veronica Cartwright and Karen Balkin.

In the case of The Children's Hour, Cinema Heritage and Jewish Heritage aren't that far removed, Brin mused during a telephone interview.  "It is based on a play by Lillian Hellman and was the first work by director William Wyler following the movie Ben-Hur."  Both Hellman and Wyler were Jewish.

Another instance of overlapping heritage is the fact that actor Francis Lederer, another Jew, was intimately associated with West Hills, even though he had served as the honorary mayor of Canoga Park. 

"He built the signature building of West Hills, which is now an antique gallery, on Sherman Way.  It looks like an old mission," said Brin.

So, another Cinema Heritage Project is likely to be the screening of Lederer's silent film, Pandora's Box, which also has West Hills connections, Brin said.

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JEWISH STROLLING THROUGH THE U-T—In the front section of this morning's San Diego Union-Tribune, there were two stories on Israel, both by New York Times correspondent Steve Erlinger. One seemed to decry the construction of side-by-side roads on the West Bank for Palestinians and Israelis, with the former not having as many stops as the latter.  However, Palestinians with permits to travel into Israeli territories may use the Israeli road. ... Erlinger's other story concerned a confrontation between an Arab terrorist and a Jewish security guard. The Arab grabbed one security guard's gun and shot him in the chest.  The other security guard chased him, wounded him, and some are saying continued to shoot him after he was down, causing his death.... Another story told of State. Sen. Carole Migden (Democrat, San Francisco)  pleading no contest to a charge of misdemeanor reckless driving, being fined $710, and being put on probation.  Then there was an Associated piece about how the federal government plans to withdraw funding for King-Harbor Hospital in Los Angeles because it failed two inspections.  Los Angeles County's chief medical officer, Dr. Bruce Chernof said his department had worked "day and night to reform the hospital," but to no avail.  "We must now move forward and look to other options to reopen a hospital in the future."  .. In the local section, columnist Diane Bell reported that Alan Bersin plans to remain at his post as regional airport board chair for "up to two years" even if legislation to lower his $172,000 salary is approved by the Legislature... In the business section, a story leads with criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as having been asleep at the switch when the current market crisis began, such criticism being leveled by advocates of lowering interest rates.  In Sports, it was reported that San Diego Charger Igor Olshansky may not get to play tomorrow's exhibition game with the Seattle SeaHawks.  Gosh, wasn't there any good news about Jews?  Yup, John Grabow of the Pittsburgh Pirates won a game on just 13 pitches, which was all he needed to complete one inning.  He retired the side without incident, but  was still the pitcher of record when the Pirates jumped ahead to stay, eventually recording an 8-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Where did we find this happy story?  Why, it was just as plain as the agate type in the box scores!

 

 


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Humanist Shabbat to focus on Essenes Aug. 18
CARLSBAD, California (Press Release)—The Shabbat observance at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 18,  of the San Diego Humanistic Jewish Congregation will celebrate Individualism with an  investigation of the Essenes, Jews who settled at Qumran and created the Dead Sea Scrolls.

The Essenes were a fascinating group of people who would be known today as hippies, cultists, Kabbalists. What is compelling about them is the legacy they gave us in the scrolls. Madrikha Beverly Zarnow and Cantor Debby Davis will lead the celebration at the Carlsbad Woman's Club, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad.  An oneg will follow.
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              Arts & Entertainment


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                            Lynne Thrope 
 


Chef Brian Malarkey of Oceanaire Seafood Rom and 'Top Chef" Bravo cable series

Mmm-mmm—things you can do with salmon besides smoking it and spreading it on a bagel

SAN DIEGO—By now, you’ve seen him on the cover of the August issue of San Diego Magazine and with all the recent hoopla surrounding Season 3 of “Top Chef,” you’ve probably caught at least one of the episodes of this Bravo! hit food show where every Wednesday at 10pm San Diego’s own Brian Malarkey is down to the wire of becoming America’s favorite new young chef!  Week after week, the remaining chef contestants endure a grueling challenge round and are eliminated for their individual faux pas which are a result of a dish being too bland, too brash, or less than bewitching in presentation. 

What you see Brian prepare on “Top Chef” remarkably resembles his every day style of cooking at The Oceanaire Seafood Room located at J and 4th in The Gaslamp where you can chat with him about the show or anything else for that matter (he’s a very gregarious and generous guy).  If you do, don’t be surprised if he gives you a little “Top Chef” memento. 

In addition to meeting Brian, I recommend you swim your fastest stroke to The Oceanaire before August’s end to savor the delicate flavor and texture of the Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon (also known as silver salmon, hook nose salmon, jack salmon, and silverside salmon).  As it will run in the Pacific Northwest for only a few more weeks, Brian and his talented sous chef, Tyler Thrasher, are serving up a variety of coho dishes with risky, but elegant ingredients like,  quail egg, sweet fennel puree, tomato oil, and Kalamata olive tapenade that really work their magic on every tasty morsel.

Lagniappe: Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat.  It contains two critical omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA that your heart and brain need for optimal health, especially as you age.

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 Whisknladle offers back-to-basics dining

 The dynamic duo of Arturo Kassel and Chef Ryan Johnston, proprietor and executive chef of Fresh [er] Restaurant in La Jolla, CA, have whipped up a recipe for change this fall. The duo plans to open Whisknladle, pronounced (wisk-en-lay-del), a signature restaurant and culmination of their success. An evolution of what will formerly be known as Fresh [er], Kassel and Johnston intend for Whisknladle to be a neighborhood spot, a can-do restaurant, designed to provide a warm and friendly dining experience.   

Whisknladle is a refreshing, back to basics approach to food and dining. Titling Whisknladle’s cuisine, Contemporary Comfort Food, the restaurant will serve home style cooking that is meant to satisfy the belly and satiate the soul. The tapas-style menu is designed for family style dining and its diverse fare changes on a whim’s notice according to what is seasonal and fresh. Executive Chef, Ryan Johnston will continue his commitment to working exclusively with locally grown, quality product as well as continue to make all the ingredients in house.

Over the coming months, Kassel and Johnston want to share with you the plans for and progress of Whisknladle. Stay tuned for sneak peeks into their new menu, new space and Jignstrainer (jig-en-stray-ner), Whisknladle’s after hours lounge, that will feature live music and a limited menu served until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday evenings.

Whisknladle will be located at the same address: 1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 551-7575, www.fresh-er.com/whisknladle. If you can’t wait to taste the mouthwatering sensations of Chef Johnston’s fresh cuisine, swing by Fresh [er] for a taste of what is to come!

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5th Annual Spirits of Mexico celebration

Our extensive Jewish Mexican community of South Bay and Tijuana will be pleased with Polished Palate, the producer of spirited tasting events across the nation. They have just announced the 5th Annual Spirits of Mexico on Saturday September 15, the eve of the 186th anniversary of Mexican Independence. Selections of the finest world-class tequilas and mezcals, hand-crafted specialty cuisine, Andalusian horses, Mario Olivares, mariachis and more will combine to make this year¹s event a true celebration of Mexican Spirits.

For the first time ever, Spirits of Mexico will feature a VIP Tasting Competition co-hosted by Jack Robertiello of Adams Beverage Media and Robert Plotkin of Bar Media. The elite panel of judges includes cellar master Wilfred Wong of BevMo, Louise Owens of the Dallas Morning News, award-winning mixologist Charlotte Voisey, and Matthew Dickson of Los Angeles’ Malo Restaurant.

“We are thrilled about this opportunity to truly celebrate the 186th Anniversary of Mexican Independence Day and honor the generations of master distillers, whose tradition is the art and soul of making the finest tequilas, mezcals and sotols,” said Dori Bryant, founder of Polished Palate.  Among the multiple award-winning brands guests will sip during Spirits of Mexico is Tequila 4 Copas. In 1996, the vision of four men, united by the love and the appreciation for the land of Jalisco, gave life to the Compañía Tequilera La Quemada.  While the prime objective was to produce the best tequila in the world, they are also striving to create worthy jobs for El Arenal¹s inhabitants. By doing so, the group hopes to contribute to the development of the region.

The 5th Annual Spirits of Mexico will take place on Saturday, September 15 from 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm at NTC Promenade- McMillin Event Center, located at 2875 Dewey in San Diego, CA.  It’s truly miraculous to see the changes that have taken place in that area.

Courtesy of the Gutierrez Family and Phillip Soto Mares, president of the U.S. Tequila Academy, a special parade and horse show will kick off the event.

A Silent Auction will be held with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Sky Ranch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has assisted troubled youth since 1964.

General Admission tickets are $40 in advance; $50 at the door. Both can be purchased online at www.polishedpalate.com. Guests need to be 21 or older to attend and photo I.D. is required.  Cheers and B’Tayavon….

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