COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – July 25th, 2019 – On June 2nd, 2019, Elizabeth Segerstrom attended the wedding of piano superstar, Lang Lang and his fellow concert pianist and fianceé Gina Alice Redlinger in Paris, France. The wedding festivities began at the Shangri-La Hotel where Elizabeth Segerstrom, sitting alongside the Prince and Princess Micheal of Kent, watched as the couple exchanged vows. The second part of the service included a traditional tea ceremony that celebrated the groom’s Chinese heritage. 

Following the ceremony, the wedding party, which included singer song-writer John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen, made their way to the Palace of Versailles. For the reception, the newlyweds performed an impromptu piano duet for their guests as they dined. The magical night ended in the hall of mirrors with a view of fireworks. 

Elizabeth Segerstrom was one of only 150 guests in attendance along with Jay Chou and his wife Hannah Quinlivan, the Chinese ambassador to France, and Bianca Jagger. Elizabeth sits on the board of directors on the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Founded to “educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers”, Elizabeth and Lang have worked together to make a difference in children’s lives through the arts. 

About Elizabeth Segerstrom:

Elizabeth Segerstrom is a co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, the renowned international shopping and dining destination in Costa Mesa, California. Her philanthropic leadership has made an enormous impact on the cultural climate of Southern California. Elizabeth shared her passion for the arts with her late husband, Henry T. Segerstrom, and continues to uphold his profound legacy in the arts institutions in which he was involved, including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where she sits on the board of directors. Most recently, Elizabeth Segerstrom Chairs and Attends the American Ballet Theatre’s 2019 Spring Gala.

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – March 18th, 2019 – Elizabeth Segerstrom attended the 90th birthday celebration of longtime friend and creative partner, Frank Gehry, at the Getty Center. Both sharing a passion for the arts, the two developed a friendship through Gehry’s charity, Turnaround Arts, which aims to bring art education to underprivileged children at low performing schools. Elizabeth helped establish the program in Orange County by bringing groups of children from the Willard School and Sierra Preparatory Academy to performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

The evening at the Getty Museum was a tribute to not only Gehry’s humanitarian endeavors but also to his world-renowned architectural and design legacy. Gehry’s iconic buildings continue to break the mold and stretch the boundaries of conventional architecture.

Attending the dinner alongside Elizabeth Segerstrom were Peter Alexander, Charles Arnoldi, Bill Bell, Billy Al Bengston, Nicolas Berggruen, Tony Berlant, Suzanne Booth, Michael and Vanessa Chow, Jeffrey Deitch, Eric and Melina Esrailian, Sid Felsen and Joni Weyl, Kevin de Leon, David and Susan Gersh, Ming and Eva Hsieh, Bruce Karatz and Lilly Tartikoff Karatz, Ginny Mancini, Zubin Mehta, Catherine Opie, Michael Ovitz, Norman Pearlstine, Anthony Rendon, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Ed Ruscha, Jordan Schnitzer, Adele Yellin, and others.

About Elizabeth Segerstrom:

Elizabeth Segerstrom is a co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, the renowned international shopping and dining destination in Costa Mesa, California. Her philanthropic leadership has made an enormous impact on the cultural climate of Southern California. Elizabeth shared her passion for the arts with her late husband, Henry T. Segerstrom, and continues to uphold his profound legacy in the arts institutions in which he was involved, including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where she sits on the board of directors.

South Coast Plaza’s 50th Anniversary book celebrates and commemorates the 50th-anniversary of the West Coast’s top and largest shopping destination. Released in November 2017, the book details how Henry Segerstrom, his family and widow, Elizabeth Segerstrom, brought their vision to life.

Starting with the humble beginnings of the Segerstrom family as lima bean farmers, author Kedric Francis walks the audience through the transformation of the center into a symbol of luxury and a landmark for the arts throughout Orange County.

With a desire for South Coast Plaza to be more than just a retail center, the Segerstrom’s went on to expand the plaza to include the South Coast Repertory, The Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the future Orange County Museum of Art, coming in 2021. According to publishing house Assouline, the Segerstrom’s philanthropic involvement was “pivotal in creating a cosmopolitan center for culture and arts for the county”.
Carrying on her late husbands’ passion for the arts, Elizabeth continues to be the co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, a philanthropist and a major figure in the performing arts realm in Orange County, CA.

South Coast Plaza’s 50th Anniversary book celebrates and commemorates the 50th-anniversary of the shopping mall, and details the evolution of a lima bean farm becoming the top and largest shopping destination on the West Coast. Released in November 2017, the book explains how Henry Segerstrom, his family, and widow, Elizabeth Segerstrom, brought their vision to life. The book features more than 100 illustrations, tracing the history and transformation of the space into the incredible luxury and shopping landmark it is today.

Starting with the humble beginnings of the Segerstrom family as lima bean farmers, author Kedric Francis walks the audience through the transformation of the farm into a symbol of luxury and a landmark for the arts throughout Orange County.

The book explains how 50 years later, South Coast Plaza is a mecca for top-performing international retailers, including Baccarat, Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Nordstroms, Prada, Valentino, and more, attracting more than 20 million people to the mall every year who collectively spend almost $2 billion.

The story also tells how the Segerstrom family had a strong interest in the performing arts and a desire for South Coast Plaza to be more than just a retail center. The book explains how the Segerstrom’s went on to expand the plaza to include the South Coast Repertory, The Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the future Orange County Museum of Art, coming in 2021. According to publishing house Assouline, the Segerstrom’s philanthropic involvement was “pivotal in creating a cosmopolitan center for culture and arts for Orange County”.

Carrying on her late husbands’ passion for the arts, Elizabeth Segerstrom continues to be the co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, a philanthropist, and a major figure in the performing arts realm in Orange County, CA.

About Elizabeth Segerstrom:

Elizabeth Segerstrom is a co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, the renowned international shopping and dining destination in Costa Mesa, California. Her philanthropic leadership has made an enormous impact on the cultural climate of Southern California. Elizabeth shared her passion for the arts with her late husband, Henry T. Segerstrom, and continues to uphold his profound legacy in the arts institutions in which he was involved, including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where she sits on the board of directors. Most recently, Elizabeth Segerstrom Honored at Colburn Gala.

The Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom, Valery Gergiev and Yasuhisa Toyota at the Colburn School on October 23, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

The Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom, Valery Gergiev and Yasuhisa Toyota at the Colburn School on October 23, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

attends the Celebrate Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom at Colburn School on October 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

The Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom, Valery Gergiev and Yasuhisa Toyota at the Colburn School on October 23, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

The Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom, Valery Gergiev and Yasuhisa Toyota at the Colburn School on October 23, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

The Colburn Gala honoring Elizabeth Segerstrom, Valery Gergiev and Yasuhisa Toyota at the Colburn School on October 23, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)

Gala Concert Honorees Help Celebrate

the Colburn School’s 20^th Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Costa Mesa, CA)—On Tuesday, October 23rd, the Colburn School hosted their annual gala event, Celebrate Colburn, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The event is the single most important annual fundraiser for the Colburn School, raising critical funds for all of the school’s programs. In celebration of the school’s 20^th Anniversary, Elizabeth Segerstrom, renowned arts philanthropist and co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, was honored alongside renowned conductor Valery Gergiev, and acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota.  Elizabeth Segerstrom was presented with the Richard D. Colburn Award for her profound involvement and impact on the performing arts, not only in Orange County and California but throughout the world.

The almost sold-out gala, had approximately 550 guests, including art lovers, Colburn faculty and Board of Directors members, preeminent performing artists, and some of the world’s most promising young musicians and dancers, who helped raise $1.7 million dollars for the schools programs. Additionally, the money raised helps further Colburn’s mission to provide the highest quality performing arts education at all levels of development in an optimal learning environment. Some of Elizabeth Segerstrom’s personal guests included, actress, Jacqueline Bisset; television dance competition judge and former dancer, Nigel Lythgoe; renowned architect Frank Gehry and his wife Berta, and opera singer, Placido Domingo. Other notable guests included, Barbara and Zev Yarovslovsky, Martin Katz, Claudia Solti, Lyn Rothman, Marc Stern; President and CEO of Colburn, Sel Kardan, Jenifer Ringer and James Fayette.

The Celebrate Colburn Gala began with a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, followed by dinner under the stars on Grand Avenue. Gergiev, general director and artistic director of the Mariinsky Theatre and chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic, led the Colburn Orchestra. During dinner, Colburn Conservatory pianist student Dominic Cheli performed, followed by The Colburn Musical Academy and Dance Academy. The event also included a surprise performance by singers from the Atkins Young Artists Program Fellowship at the Mariinsky Theatre.

“Elizabeth views her contributions and activism as her part in making a positive change to society.” said Segerstrom’s spokesperson. “Receiving the Richard D. Colburn Award at the Colburn School’s 20^th Anniversary is a very meaningful honor.”

With a heart and passion for the arts, Segerstrom contributes to and supports many well-respected institutions such as Carnegie Hall, American Ballet Theatre, The Hammer Museum, The Colburn Gala and more.

About Elizabeth Segerstrom:

Elizabeth Segerstrom is a co-managing partner at South Coast Plaza, the renowned international shopping and dining destination in Costa Mesa, California. Her philanthropic leadership has made an enormous impact on the cultural climate of Southern California. Elizabeth shared her passion for the arts with her late husband, Henry T. Segerstrom, and continues to uphold his profound legacy in the arts institutions in which he was involved, including Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where she sits on the board of directors. Most recently, Elizabeth Segerstrom Honored at Colburn Gala.

Media Contact:

Julie Leffler
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: 888-855-6738
Email: julie@bighypemarketing.com
Website: http://henrysegerstrom.com

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