Food, wine, auction part of benefit

South Coast Plaza will host a new event to benefit a local food bank in June featuring wine selections from more than 30 of Santa Barbara’s finest wineries.

Slated for 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 24, at the South Coast Plaza Garden Terrace, Stars of Santa Barbara will include cuisine from award-winning Orange County restaurants.

The event also will include music by NPR affiliate KCRW music director and disc jockey Jason Bentley. A silent auction also will take place at the event.

All proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and the auction will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

Tickets cost $65 in advance and can be purchased at www.learnaboutwine.com.

— Brianna Bailey