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San Diego Symphony Opus 2007
San Diego Symphony’s black-tie season opening gala took place at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. Supporters and guests enjoyed a Twilight on the Terrace cocktail hour, a symphony concert conducted by Jahja Ling with guest violinists and husband and wife, Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony, and a festive post-concert party featuring dancing, desserts, and more.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Craig and Joyce Grosvenor with Kara and Ward Gill
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Irwin and Joan Jacobs
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| Kathleen Kennedy and Robert Horsman with Jeannie and Ted Roth |
Sara Tuck, Doug Hall, and Lael Kovtun |
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| Reinette and Marvin Levine |
William and Jolynn Parker |
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| Patricia and Mitch Woodbury |
Ellen and Tim Zinn |
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Crystal Ball Gala
Casa de Amparo, which rescues children from abuse and neglect, drew over 300 people to its annual Crystal Ball at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Sharon Stein and her committee produced an event full of grace and elegance, featuring cuisine by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grill, dancing to The Kicks, and top-notch auction items. The result: a record-breaking $590,000 was raised. Megan Lockridge, who was helped by Casa when she was six years old, was the keynote speaker. — Sparkle Stiff, photos by Jennifer Nelson
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Dine With The Chefs
Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego presented its annual fundraising event, Dine With Chefs... So No Senior Goes Hungry, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Supporters enjoyed delectable cuisine from some of San Diego’s finest chefs, and special recognition was awarded to Foothills United Methodist Church for its dedicated support for the past 15 years. Meals-on-Wheels’ main goal is to support the independence and wellbeing of seniors.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Kim and Jim Grant with Sharon Stein
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Fern Murphy and Peggy Matthews
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Sandra Osborn and Bill Webb
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Cynthia Stratton with John and Karen Morse
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| Jeffrey Strauss and Bill Strauss |
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Neil and Val Sachs |
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| Fred Applegate and Laura Bradley with Susan and Steve Parker |
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Judy Watkins and Larissa Slamba |
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| Kristina and Kerman Beriker |
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Kristi Pieper and Michael Rossbacher |
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Catwalk For Cancer Research
"It’s my first fashion show," said John Reed, Burnham Institute’s president and CEO. "I can’t wait for the next one." The esteemed scientist kicked off a fashion show that helped to raise more than $27,000 for research into women’s cancers. Joyce and Craig Grosvenor hosted the event, which featured the spring collection of international designer Yigal Azrouel. Azrouel’s sister Miriam Smotrich co-chaired with Muffy Walker. The Grosvenor’s 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, made her catwalk debut. — Andrea Naversen, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Triple Threat
Dancing with the Stars’ Jane Seymour does more than the paso doble. The actress is also an accomplished artist. Seymour recently appeared at a reception featuring her oil paintings and watercolors at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Mario and Dragana Simic of Simic Galleries. A portion of the proceeds benefitted Kids Korps USA. Seymour was accompanied by her dance partner, Tony Dovolani, who confided that waltzing with Seymour "was like a dream come true." — Andrea Naversen, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Jinda Schatz, Nancy O’Connor, Katey Brunini, and Yvonne Polatchek |
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Joani Wafer, Cheri Myron, Barbara Enberg, and Joanne Wolfe |
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| Kat Cowling, Lisa Stennis Lakind, and Cindy Eston |
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Andrea Yates and Amanda Eckoff |
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| Laura Barry and Laurie Essef |
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Morgan Soule, Danielle Soule, Brett Hummel, and Cocoa Hummel
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Deni Jacobs, Tammy Hershfield, and Debby Jacobs
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Dragana, Katharina, Mario, and Jelena Simic |
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| Craig and Joyce Grosvenor |
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Jim and Diana Burdick with Marian Benassi and Cheri Myron |
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Minding The Arts Gala
Minding the Arts continues to support artistic endeavors in San Diego. In 2007, approximately 40 organizations will perform 100 times in The Neurosciences Institute auditorium, with many free of charge to the public. Some of the costs are offset by funds raised at the annual gala, now in its fifth year. Guests enjoyed a reception on the rooftop terrace of the Laboratory Building and a concert in the auditorium. Linda Satz chaired, and Merle and Teresa Fischlowitz were honorary chairs. — Darlene G. Davies, photos by Paul Andrews
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D’Vine Time
Guests sipped fine wine and sampled appetizers from top area restaurants at Mingei International Museum to benefit Walden Family Services, which provides foster care to children with special needs. Rita Szczotka chaired the event with County Assessor Gregory J. Smith serving as auctioneer. Smith cracked jokes and cajoled guests during the live auction, helping to raise more than $78,000 for foster kids and their families.
— Andrea Naversen, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Joe and Linda Satz with Gerald Edelman |
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Tom Foresight, Carrie Ann Mitchell, James Francis Mulvaney, Jr., and Lisa Norton |
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| Coop and Patti Cooprider, Audrey Geisel, and Alex Butterfield |
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David and Rebecca Vigil with Patrick Galvin |
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| David Masterjohn and Jordan Gafford with George and Martha Gafford |
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Jon Rivers and Kristin King |
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| Cindy Goodman, Brenda Alpinieri, and Anni Lipper |
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Christina Enriquez and Mike McCaffery |
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| Bob Burbin and Julie Golden with Sook and Ron Hansen |
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Kendra Berger, Jaye Connolly, and Jeanette Nante |
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