Segerstrom Center for the Arts groundbreaking ceremony

Julianne Argyros, center, stands between her husband, George, left, and project architect Michael Maltzan, right, as they shovel dirt with other dignitaries during a reception and ceremony for Segerstrom Center for the Arts' new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.

Julianne Argyros, center, stands between her husband, George, left, and project architect Michael Maltzan, right, as they shovel dirt with other dignitaries during a reception and ceremony for Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.

  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

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George and Julianne Argyros are recognized for their contribution during a reception and ceremony for Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.   (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

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Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley shakes hands with Center board chairman John Ginger after handing him a city proclamation during a reception and ceremony for Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.   (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

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Center board chairman John Ginger speaks at Wednesday’s reception and ceremony at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.   (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

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Center president Terry Dwyer addresses those attending the reception and ceremony for Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation in Costa Mesa on Wednesday.   (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)