2024 Keynote Speakers
Our Kimball Lauritzen Luncheon & Lecture keynote speaker welcomes back a show favorite, Mark D. Sikes. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States and abroad, including the White House and Blair House. He is known for his all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. Mark has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. He seeks to create beautiful interiors and, above all, a more beautiful world. Beauty of everywhere. It surrounds us each and every day; all we have to do is a look.
Step into the captivating world of architectural marvels and design brilliance with award-willing San Francisco-based designer Suzanne Tucker, as she unveils some of her most extraordinary homes and shares behind-the-scenes insights and witty anecdotes. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, architecture enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of exceptional homes, Suzanne’s lecture promises to inspire, entertain, and enlighten. Prepare to be transported into a world where imagination knows no bounds, and every corner tells a story of innovation, elegance, and the art of living well.
Saturday morning will feature the floral designs of Ariella Chezar. Chezar is the author of “The Flower Workshop” and “Flowers for the Table”, she is a master floral designer whose work has graced the covers and pages of Martha Stewart Living, O Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Town & Country, and many more. She is a sought after teacher and lecturer and has designed flower arrangements for many high-profile clients, including the White House. A leader in the “farm-to-flower” movement, Ariella has a flower farm in Ghent, N.Y., where she grows blossoms for herself and for leading floral designers in New York.
At this year’s Sunday Luncheon & Lecture, we are delighted to welcome Monique Soltani, an award-winning journalist with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and American Studies and a lifetime of experiences sharing stories on and off camera. Monique honed her reporting skills working for network affiliates across the country, including KPIX-TV/CBS 5, KSEE-TV/NBC 24, and KPVI-TV/NBC 6. Spending the majority of her life working in newsrooms in California’s major cities from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Monique is deeply rooted in the region and has a core connection with the wine country community. In 2008 she started producing a segment called Wine Oh! TV, that has flourished into an award-winning television show exploring the world of wine. Come explore, learn, and unlock the secrets and stories of wine country!
Ready to be inspired and entertained by this year’s lineup of speakers? Reservations will open June 1. Call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 to inquire about reservations >>
