Amadeus 2008
January 19 marks the date for Mainly Mozart’s Amadeus 2008 gala, set to take place at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Chaired by Alexandra Pearson and Arlene Esgate, the event will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mainly Mozart Festival and raise funds for the organization’s educational outreach programs as well as the 2008 Festival in June at the renovated historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres provided by JRDN Restaurant, and a Tommy Bahama mojito bar. In addition, many of San Diego County’s designers including Joni Alpert, Katherine Ward, Brindan Byrne, and Sally Thornton, to name a few, will welcome guests at dinner tables they have decorated. The night will conclude with string quartet selections. Angel tickets are $425 and include an Angel Party at a private residence on January 6. Friend tickets are $325. (619/239-0100 ext. 308, www.mainlymozart.org)
— Jane Shiomi

Elaine Murphy, Liz Gotfredson, Marlena Poulin, Megan Heine, and Michelle Ganon

Las Patronas — Grant Givers
Las Patronas held a luncheon at La Jolla Country Club to welcome new members Michelle Ganon, Liz Gotfredson, Megan Heine, Elaine Murphy, and Marlena Poulin. Those in attendance also heard for the first time that the theme for 2008’s Jewel Ball will be 1920s Speakeasy, with Caroline Nierenberg serving as ball chair. Las Patronas is committed to funding the critical capital needs of nonprofits throughout San Diego County. Most recently, in response to the wildfires that devastated San Diego County in October, Las Patronas awarded a grant of approximately $80,000 to the UCSD Regional Burn Center for the acquisition of a Total Contact system for the treatment of burns to the face, neck, and chest. "Funding this grant to UCSD Regional Burn Center goes to the core of our mission," says Las Patronas president Barbara Mulligan, "and fulfills a crucial need in San Diego. We wanted to aid victims of the firestorm, but this will also help San Diegans year-round for a long time to come." (www.laspatronas.org) — Mia Stefanko

SAVE THE DATE

78th Annual Candlelight Ball
12/1: Benefitting Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, this event takes place at Del Mar Country Club.
(858/678-7357)

2007 Komen San Diego Race For The Cure
12/2: Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold its annual 5k run/walk in Balboa Park to end breast cancer. Join over 15,000 participants for an inspiring event. (www.komensandiego.org)

Del Mar Village Association Holiday Wonderland Toy Drive
12/2: At Camino Del Mar and 15th Street from 10am-6pm. (858/755-1179, www.delmarmainstreet.com)

Kids Korps’ Casino For A Cause
12/3: Join fellow Kids Korps enthusiasts for the ultimate guys night out featuring gambling, Monday night football, steaks, and cocktails at a fabulous home featuring a cigar room, billiards table, and a home theater. All proceeds benefit Kids Korps USA and are tax deductible. Entry fee is $150. (858/259-3602, mark@kidskorps.org)

Childhelp Holiday Fantasia
12/6: Annual fundraiser takes place at Four Seasons Resort Aviara. Guests will enjoy a gourmet lunch, boutique shopping, and floating runway fashion show by Gretchen Productions. For tickets please contact Jeanette Arthur. (619/295-0121)

Everything’s Coming Up Roses
12/7: Fashion show and luncheon supporting the American Red Cross and its San Diego Wildfire Response and Relief at The US Grant Hotel. Tickets include social hour, lunch, fashion show attendance, silent auction, and boutique admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Mari Hamlin Fink. (858/309-1276)

NBC 7/39 Charity Toy Drive At NBC Studios San Diego
12/7-8: Toy collection and live coverage from 5am-7pm on December 7 and from 6am-5pm on December 8. (619/231-3939, www.nbcsandiego.com)

Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball
12/8: Black tie, silent auction, dinner, music by The Heroes, and tours of the world famous Ecke Poinsettia Ranch. Proceeds benefit the Financial Assistance Fund, and sending kids-to-camp. Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. (760/635-3023, www.ecke.ymca.org)

18th Annual Chargers Toys For Tots Drive At Qualcomm Stadium.
12/16: Chargers vs. Lions game toy collection from 11am-2pm. (www.chargers.com)

Amadeus 2008
1/19: A black-tie gala celebrating Mainly Mozart’s 20th anniversary and the 252nd birthday of Mozart and to benefit Mainly Mozart’s educational programs and the 2008 Mainly Mozart Festival. Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. (www.mainlymozart.org)

SuperStar Gala 2008
2/2: Kids Korps USA presents its 2008 gala at Four Seasons Resort Aviara featuring master of ceremonies Larry King, silent and live auctions, dinner, and dancing. (858/259-3602, www.kidskorps.com)

Bravo San Diego
2/9: Fundraising gala at the Westgate Hotel. Bravo connects theatre, music, and dance companies with
San Diego’s corporate and private sector community to stimulate the development of funding resources and ensure the long-term stability of San Diego’s arts industry. (www.bravosd.org)