George and Gail Knox with Hugh Davies

Monte Carlo In Casablanca
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is hosting its 31st annual Monte Carlo fundraiser on Saturday, September 8, at 7pm. This year’s theme, Monte Carlo in Casablanca (Come to Rick’s Place!), was selected by event co-chairs George and Gail Knox. The Museum’s galleries will be transformed into Rick’s Place, a ’40s-style nightclub and casino like the one Bogart frequented in the film Casablanca. The glamorous evening will take place at MCASD’s oceanfront La Jolla location, and will feature a cocktail hour with Champagne and caviar, dinner, and dancing under the stars. After dinner, guests will enjoy charity gambling, gourmet desserts, a silent auction, and a lively Moroccan-inspired disco. The Monte Carlo Gala serves as the primary annual fundraiser for MCASD, and has so far raised more than $4.8 million for MCASD’s exhibitions and education programs. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Christine Kartchner. (858/454-3541, ext. 117, www.mcasd.org)
— Jane Shiomi, photo by Vincent Knakal


Symphony At Salk
Symphony at Salk returns to La Jolla on August 25 and benefits scientific research at the world-renowned Salk Institute for Biological Studies. The event will take place on the Theodore Gildred Court, which is framed on two sides by the working laboratories designed by world-renowned architect Louis I. Kahn and offers a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean. This year’s featured artist is Hershey Felder, noted playwright, composer, and actor who most recently dazzled audiences in George Gershwin Alone at The Old Globe. Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins will lead the San Diego Symphony for the third year in a row. Honorary chair of Symphony at Salk is internationally renowned artist Francoise Gilot-Salk, widow of Salk Institute founder Jonas Salk. Gilot-Salk’s artwork, In the Garden (1978), provides this year’s visual theme, expressing the wonders and discoveries she experienced as a child peering through her grandmother’s stained glass windows at the garden beyond. Event festivities include institute tours, gourmet box supper, and musical program. Proceeds directly benefit the groundbreaking biological research at the institute and support community programs, such as the Salk Mobile Science Lab and the High School Science Day. Cost per ticket is $175. (858/453-4100, ext. 1491, www.salk.edu) — Jane Shiomi



SAVE THE DATE

Acura Classic Benefit for Breast Cancer
8/2: Supporting Scripps Polster Breast Care Center, this event takes place at La Costa Resort and Spa and includes cocktails, dinner buffet, live and silent auctions, and reserved seating for matches at the Acura Classic that night. (760/438-5683, kitty@promotionsports.org)

Jewel Ball 2007
8/4: This year themed ARTrageous, Las Patronas’ annual fundraiser extraordinaire again takes place at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. (www.laspatronas.org)

Inaugural Golf Tournament At The Crossings At Carlsbad
8/6: The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce will inaugurate the city’s new municipal golf course with a tournament on the oceanview golf course located off of Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. Opening day festivities include a $1 million hole-in-one shootout and various other contests including longest drive, putting, and straightest drive competition. Proceeds benefit the chamber’s Partners in Education Foundation, which supports Carlsbad schools, as well as the Wounded Warrior Center at Camp Pendleton. (760/931-8400, tpadron@carlsbad.org)

Celebrating Couture
8/7: The Globe Guilders and Neiman Marcus will introduces the first showing of "Resort 2008" by couture designer Carolina Herrera at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Valerie Cooper is serving as honorary chair and Fern Murphy is chair. Guests will have opportunities to view runway garments up close following the fashion show, and to purchase favorite items. The event benefits educational programs at The Old Globe. (619/231-2508)

Sunset And Cocktails With The Friends Of Scott Foundation
8/9: Enjoy a fabulous sunset and hors d’oeuvres while gathering information about the Friends of Scott Foundation. Hosted by Adriana Alcaraz, Chris Stavros, Charlie Pendrell, and Sue Chek. (619/223-7268, www.friendsofscott.org)

10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Rally
8/23: Learn about research advances, public education, survivorship, and how you can help in the fight against cancer by becoming a team captain for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. This free rally and kick-off breakfast takes place at the Mission Bay Hilton. Pre-registration is required. (619/682-7422, www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/sandiego)

Evening Fundraiser And Art Exhibition
8/24: The AjA Project presents a multimedia art installation, a short documentary presentation, and special guest Don Bartletti, a Pulitzer Prize-wining photographer. All monies raised will benefit art and media education programs for refugee and immigrant youth in San Diego. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Suggested donation $100. (619/223-7001)

21st Annual Fur Ball
8/25: Themed A Constellation of Canines, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA presents its annual fundraiser to help promote the humane treatment of animals, prevent cruelty to animals, and provide education to enhance the human-animal bond. Well behaved, on-leash dogs are welcome to attend. (619/243-3434, www.sdhumane.org)

2007 Sprint MS Challenge Walk
9/7-9: After walking about 20 miles each of the first two days, walkers will stay overnight in hotels and enjoy nightly dinner and entertainment. The minimum fundraising amount required to walk is $2,500 per person. About 400 people are expected to walk and help raise about $1.2 million for MS research and programs. (www.mymschallenge.com)

Fourth Annual What’s Up Girard
9/8: Girard Avenue celebrates the official launch of The La Jolla Design District with the 4th annual What’s Up Girard event. The La Jolla Design District provides the design savvy with one of the most premier collections of international, contemporary, and transitional design in the space of a few short blocks. Those attending daytime seminars will receive an exclusive invitation to the private showroom soirees from 6-8pm, featuring food, cocktails, and entertainment in select locations on Girard. (619/795-0151)

Pretty In Pink Presented by Susan G. Komen For The Cure
9/15: Sponsored by La Jolla Spa MD and chaired by CEO Dianne York-Goldman, this evening event features live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, and an exclusive, haute couture fashion show featuring gowns, lingerie, and swimwear by Isabell Kristensen. Cocktail attire is requested. (858/459-6868)

Teens, Jeans And Dreams
9/15: Friends of San Pasqual Academy, a nonprofit that benefits the foster teens at the San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, presents a fundraising event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information please contact Joan Scott. (858/759-3298)

Birds Of A Feather Gala To Benefit San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
9/15: A fundraising gala and auction at the Rancho Santa Fe estate of Jack and Patty Queen. Proceeds will benefit education and public outreach programs of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (SELC). The event celebrates SELC’s 20th anniversary protecting, preserving, and enhancing the San Elijo Lagoon and its watershed. Tickets are $100 per person. Suggested attire is garden cocktail in the color(s) of a favorite lagoon bird. (760/436-3944, www.sanelijo.org)

San Diego County Childhood Obesity Summit
9/20: Titled Working Together to Shape a Healthy Future, this full-day event will bring together individuals who want to impact childhood obesity by improving the social, cultural, and physical environment in San Diego County. Speakers include Patti Miller, Dr. Randall Ward, Supervisor Ron Roberts, and Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, among others. (619/523-2001, www.ourcommunityourkids.org)

East County Family YMCA 14th Annual "Branding" Fundraiser
9/29: Hundreds of East County residents will come together to raise funds for the East County Family YMCA. The fundraiser has raised more than $1.2 million since its inception 14 years ago, and will take place outdoors at the Deerhorn Valley Ranch of Paul Jacob and San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob. Attendees will enjoy gourmet food, hosted wine and beer, live music, dancing under the stars, entertainment and games, live and silent auctions, and a grand prize drawing. Individual tickets are $150. Wrangler tables of ten are $1,500 and Cattle Baron Sponsor tables of 10 are $2,500. (619/449-9622, ext. 1116, www.eastcounty.ymca.org)

10th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
10/21: This 4.2-mile walk takes place through Balboa Park and on scenic Route 163. (619/682-7422, www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/sandiego)
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Salah M. Hassanein

Honoring Hassanein
Variety The Children’s Charity recently recognized philanthropist and business leader Salah M. Hassanein as recipient of its Humanitarian Award, annually awarded to an individual who has dedicated great time and energy to the betterment of mankind. Hassanein, a native of Egypt and a Del Mar resident, is the chairman of Variety Children’s Lifeline, a nonprofit organization that provides medical treatment to chronically ill children around the world. He also serves as the chairman of Water for Life, International, a nonprofit that is designed to rapidly deliver self-sustaining water treatment systems in developing countries and disaster areas. For the past ten years, Hassanein has also chaired the Heart of San Diego Gala, which aims to raise money for a new cardiovascular hospital at UCSD. The award was presented to Hassanein in Palm Springs at Variety’s 80th International Convention. Past recipients include Jonas Salk, Albert Schweitzer, Audrey Hepburn, and Frank Sinatra. (www.varietychildrenscharity.org)
— Rina Van Orden
Del Mar At Dusk
Delight in the beautiful views and the enchanting atmosphere of Del Mar while the shops stay open late on the first Tuesday night of the month. Celebrating the boutiques and eateries that make the seaside village great, Del Mar at Dusk provides an evening of strolling from shop to shop and enjoying music, specialty foods, art displays, and exclusive promotions. This free event will take place from 6-8pm and patrons can look forward to discounts at stores in Del Mar Plaza and in the village including Jolie Femme and San Diego Beachwear. Epazote and Pacifica Del Mar will serve happy hour until close, and Il Fornaio will offer drink specials. Sumbody will offer free samples, Java Kai will serve complimentary Hawaiian treats, Peaches en Regalia will offer an in-store raffle, and Loghman Jewelers will provide free jewelry cleaning. You can also enjoy entertainment on the Del Mar Plaza Deck and view special art displays outside Del Mar Art Center. For other participating stores, visit the Web site. (www.delmarplaza.com)
— Rina Van Orden


Gala In The Garden
Quail Botanical Gardens will hold its most important fundraiser of the year on September 8. This year’s Gala in the Gardens theme is Celebrating a Return to Nature Honoring Richard Louv. Loren and Susie Nancarrow are honorary chairpersons of the event. With the current success of the Gardens’ interactive Children’s Garden, the gala will celebrate the beauty and joy of nature as seen through a child’s eye, with whimsical décor, live music, and delicious food donated by over 20 of San Diego’s finest eateries. Even more fun, San Diegans will experience "multiple parties" in one location as each of the distinct gardens is magically transformed into a variety of motifs, such as the bamboo garden, which will contain sushi, sake, and Zen music. Guests will also have the chance to bid on gifts and prizes at the live and silent auctions. (760/436-3036, www.qbgardens.org)
— Ryan Thomas

 
 
 


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