Glitz at The Ritz

Diamonds, designer apparel, resort accommodations and more jewels (but of course) were just a few items raffled off to support educational development during the Women of Chapman’s Christmas at The Ritz luncheon—but that was just a small part of the dazzling day. The glam gala brought the most fashionable ladies and gents to the eatery, where they dined on delights like the caviar egg, followed by wild mushroom cappuccino soup and seared tournedo of filet mignon in sauce Diane—all topped off with warm winter pear cheesecake. Exquisite! Even more divine: Nearly $240,000 was raised, helping the group meet its $1 million pledge to the university’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Photos by Peggy O’Donnell