Basque Museum Annual Spring Benefit Dinner & Auction w/ Guest Speaker 1964 Heisman Trophy Winner, John Huarte

Join us at the Basque Center for one of the museum's annual fundraisers.  This evening includes a delicious Basque dinner, silent auction and live auction.  All proceeds benefit the Basque Museum and Boiseko Ikastola - Basque Preschool educational & preservation programs.  Tickets are required and are available in advance by calling 343-2671. 

John Huarte is a Basque who grew up in Southern California.  He played college football at the University of Notre Dame where as a quarterback, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1964.  John later went on to play professional football for several teams and was eventually elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.  John will discuss growing up as a Basque, what his culture means to him, and will also spend some time on his college years and his football career.   

Schedule for the evening:

6:00pm - No Host Bar

7:00pm - Full Course Basque Dinner, Family Style

8:00pm - Remarks by guest speaker, John Huarte

8:30pm - Live Auction

DINNER MENU

SALAD
Mixed greens with Leku Ona special dressing

ENTREES
Alaskan cod, battered, paired with green beans
and
Beef steak, grilled, paired with baked red potatoes
 

DESSERT
Homemade flan with caremel sauce

Courses served at your table with bread, butter, and wine

Prepared by Chef Ramon Barquin - Leku Ona Basque Restaurant

Tickets:  $85 per person
Seating is Limited