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Dead Sea Scrolls Grand Opening
The San Diego Natural History Museum opened its much-awaited Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit with fanfare to honor the sponsors, benefactors, and patrons of the show. Top sponsors met on the roof for a reception followed by a gathering in the museum’s central atrium. The museum’s CEO, Michael Hager, opened the ceremonies after the sounding of the shofar, the traditional Jewish ram’s horn. Host Ted Waitt welcomed guests, Mayor Jerry Sanders introduced Israeli visitors Ehud Danoch, consul general from Los Angeles, and Shuka Dorfman, director of the Israeli Antiquities Authority. Title sponsors Joan and Irwin Jacobs gave an opening speech, and Eleanor Navarra recognized all who made the exhibit possible. Guests toured the exhibit, the most extensive to date in the world. — Sparkle Stiff, photos by Jennifer Nelson
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Mayor Jerry Sanders and Rana Sampson
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Enrique and Patty Hambleton with George Brooks Gonyer
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| Jesse Knight, Joye Blount, Pam Slater-Price, Tim Zinn, and Hershel Price |
Gilad Millo, Ehud Danoch, Yaron Gamburg, and Shuka Dorfman |
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| Todd and Deena Kobernick with Bill Kollender |
Christy Wilson with Peter and Marilee Kovacs |
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| Allan and Helene Ziman with Lannette and Todd Bloom |
Don Oliphant with Tiffany and Mark Silverman |
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Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala
The 26th Annual Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala, which benefitted the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD, took place at the Sheraton Hotel and Marina. Titled Tres Gourmet, the event featured celebrity chefs including Jean Michel Diot of Tapenade and Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room, among many more. Gala chairs were Anne Otterson and Sue Kalish, and their committee included Carol Chang, Vicki Eddy, and others.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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2007 Memories In The Making Gala
Titled A Moment in Time, the Alzheimer’s Association’s gala featured a hosted reception during the silent auction, dinner, entertainment by NRG, and a live auction that featured artwork created by individuals with Alzheimer’s through the Memories in the Making art program. Honorary chairs were Donald and Darlene Shiley and Marty and Gail Levin, and Michael Reagan presented the first Reagan Legacy Award in memory of Dr. Leon Thal. Host committee chair was Maggie Watkins.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Al Puglisi, Marian and Roger Meyers, and Warren Brader
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Robert and Becky Clelland
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Fred and Angel Kleinbub
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Darlene Shiley and Gail Levin
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| Sue Kalish and Anne Otterson |
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Merle Brodie and Lyn Granger |
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| Ken and Dixie Unruh with Ron and Mary Taylor |
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Steve and Kristi Gregg, Dee and John Ammon |
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| Chris and Vicki Eddy |
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Estha Trouw, Michael Alessio, Sr., and Carol Mohrocher |
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Star Awards
Dolly Woo was the 2007 Gold Star Honoree at this year’s Star Awards event at the Marriott Hotel and Marina. More than 700 guests filled the ballroom, enthusiastically applauding Woo and more than 70 other volunteers who received special recognition for their volunteer work in the arts. Chair Dea Hurston assured a smoothly produced evening. Congratulations to the San Diego Performing Arts league for continuing this valuable annual salute to quiet heroes in the arts.
— Darlene G. Davies, photos by Paul Andrews
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Zoo RITZ
The San Diego Zoo’s 24th annual Rendezvous In The Zoo (RITZ) raised the highest dollar amount in its history, a record $1.5 million, due to the astonishing generosity of Conrad Prebys, who matched every $1 raised with $2 of his own. This year’s co-chairs were Katherine Kennedy and Robert Horsman, and their theme of Jungle Club: An Elegant Supper Club translated into a knockout party. It was a night to always remember.
— Darlene G. Davies, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Candice Woo, Victoria Hamilton, Dolly Woo, and Christopher Beach |
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Don Breitenberg and Jeanne Jones |
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| Osborn Hurston, Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, Dea Hurston, and Jacqueline Siegel |
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Catherine and Art Nicholas |
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| Kevin Chaisson, Maggie Watkins, and Susan and Doug Lowrance |
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Conrad Prebys, Debby Turner, Katherine Kennedy, and Robert Horsman
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George and Petra Hochfilzer with Ken Campos
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Charlene and Chris Pryor |
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Fred and Karen Ajang, Steve and Amanda Fisher,
Kevin Chaisson, and Susan Lowrance |
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Jeff and Sheila Lipinsky |
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Fashionable Fundraising With Zac Posen
Nordstrom and Voices for Children teamed up to host a benefit featuring American designer Zac Posen. Over 300 people attended the private cocktail party that took place in La Jolla. Guests enjoyed a runway show of the designer’s Fall 2007 collection. Proceeds from the event went to Voices for Children, a nonprofit organization that helps provide foster children with mentors known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).
— Rina Van Orden, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Scripps Spinoff
Over 540 guests attended the 16th annual Spinoff Auction that raised $1.38 million for Scripps Cancer Center, Stevens Division. The proceeds will fund cancer education and prevention, as well as patient support services and clinical research programs. Guests at the Tuscan-themed event enjoyed live and silent auctions that offered a plentiful assortment of items and a gourmet Italian dinner. Pearl and Charlie Dunn and Sharon and Skeets Dunn were honored for over 25 years of dedication and support of Scripps Cancer Center.
— Rina Van Orden, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Susie Spanos, Patricia Jasper-Clark, and Susan McClellan |
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Sharon and Skeets Dunn with Pearl Dunn |
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| Lee Posnock, Zac Posen, and Sarah Dolgen Ghanem |
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Ken and Bobbi Martini, Jane Marshall, and Phil Carroll |
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| Linda Packer-Nicholas and Cooper Gillman |
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Gary and Eve Fybel |
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| Stacy Jacobs, David Dolgen, and Lise Wilson |
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Denise and Jeff Bowman |
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| Nancy Kidder, Joan Waitt, Emily Waitt, and Hailey Waitt |
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Jeanette and Byron Webb, Jr. |
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