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Grecian Grandeur
The Rancho Santa Fe Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary recently hosted their 11th annual gala at Irene Valenti’s Rancho Santa Fe estate, which was transformed to transport patrons back in time to a Grecian atmosphere. Guests enjoyed sumptuous cuisine by Jeffrey Strauss, as well as silent and live auctions and entertainment by Greek folk dancers and strolling musicians. Net proceeds will benefit the hospital’s Pediatric Trauma Care Center.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Tom Dorosewicz, Michelle Pius, Jeffrey Strauss, Irene Valenti,
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Dee Swartz with Ken and Jill King
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| Michael and Nicky Taylor with Julieanne and Jack Ford |
Barbie and Dan Spinazzola |
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| Jean Larsen, Mary and Jim Breitmeyer, and David Gillig |
Natasha Stenbock and Nichelle Medina |
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| Sean and Maria Barry with Cindy and Curtis Cerenzie |
Ellen and Steven Osinski, Michelle Pius, and Tom Dorosewicz |
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La Jolla-Monaco Grand Prix
Having arranged numerous parties for dignitaries in Europe and elsewhere, Constance Hughes decided to throw a new kind of event for St. Germaine Children’s Charity. She and close friend Rick Wildman co-chaired the La Jolla to Monaco Grand Prix Cocktail Party, complete with martini ice luge, sumptuous appetizers and desserts, and exotic cars from Ferrari & Maserati of San Diego. The event attracted well over 100 guests to Tony Buonsante’s Sante Ristoranti in La Jolla.
— Photography and text by Paul Andrews
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Partner With A Player
The San Diego Symphony’s Partner With a Player program melds friendship and music. Donors select and partner with a musician from the orchestra, providing financial support. The partnerships are celebrated with photographs displayed in the Symphony Towers lobby, and an annual event features a reception, a concert with partners joining players onstage, and a gourmet dinner catered by Pamplemousse Grille. There are still openings — 62 of the 79 musicians have partners thus far.
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Cynthia Kronemyer, Laurie McGrath, Louarn Sorkin, and Dan Kronemyer
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Joanne Leibovitz, Esther Fischer, and Sheila Potiker
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Rick Wildman and Constance Hughes
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Edward B. “Ward” Gill, Jeane Chen, and Vivian Seig
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| George and Alice Brana |
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Barbara and Neil Kjos, Penny Dokmo, and Becky Ivans |
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| John Buonsante and Tony Buonsante |
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Jessie Chang, Audrey Geisel, and Jahja Ling |
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| Dianne York-Goldman and Mitchel Goldman |
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Lael and Jay Kovtun with Pauline Foster |
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Evening In The Sky
The American Lung Association celebrated 100 years of working for cleaner air in San Diego with a gala at Balboa Park’s Air & Space Museum. Honoring Ron Roberts, John Hawkins, and Richard Anderson for their contributions to clean air in the community, the air travel-themed event featured "pre-flight" Champagne, wine, and cocktails, a jet fighter simulator, and a first-class dinner buffet amidst the museum’s spectacular aeronautical displays. A live auction and dancing concluded the evening.
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WinterFest 2007
La Jolla Music Society’s WinterFest 2007, titled Dream A Little Dream, took place at the Stephen and Mary Birch North Park Theatre. Chaired by Mary and Hudson Drake, and Fiona Tudor and Peter Farrell, the event featured cocktails and an elegant dinner by Pamplemousse Grille, as well as the San Diego debut performance of Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester. Funds raised will benefit SummerFest, as well as La Jolla Music Society’s education, outreach, and artistic programs.
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| Duane and Renee Roth with Elisa and Cub Parker |
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Fiona Tudor and Mary Drake |
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| Molly Bowman-Styles, Lyman Avilla, Kay Porter, and Robert McBride |
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Charles and Tanya Brandes |
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| Maru Davila, F.J. Forest, and Camille Sobrian |
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John and Raffaella Belanich with Christopher Beach
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Bill VanDeWeghe, Carey Cooper, Robert Horsman, and Katherine Kennedy
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Patsy and David Marino |
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| John Hawkins, Richard Anderson, Ron Roberts, and Ross Porter |
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Eloisa and Chris Haudenchild |
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Bella Notte — A Venetian Masquerade
Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 19th annual Spring Fling black tie party transformed the Fairbanks Village Plaza into an exciting and romantic night in Venice. Co-chairs Terri Davis and Peggy Landon provided guests with an evening of fun, fine art, outstanding food, hosted bars, and great music. KUSI-TV’s Bridgit Naso and Dan Plante hosted the fundraiser, from which all proceeds will help animals and people in need.
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Switchfoot Bro-Am Auction
The auction night portion of the 3rd Annual Switchfoot Bro-Am recently took place at When In Rome Restaurant in Encinitas. The festive event that benefited Care House featured a cocktail reception, silent auction, and a live auction that included signed memorabilia and a six-course dinner prepared by When In Rome’s own Rosemary Ragone. Guests also enjoyed an exclusive performance by Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman and the opportunity to mingle with surf and music industry notables.
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| Michael Arms and Deena Carter |
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Switchfoot |
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| Stacey Snyder, Joe Mize, and Gayle Gillies-Mize |
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Jamie Schaible, Tammy Wilson, and April Viles |
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| Terri Davis and Peggy Landon |
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Elizabeth Estey, Lisa Schroeder, Kelli Fales, and Kristi Pieper |
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| Jan Ridell, Sandy Redman, Diana Barnes, Lauri Thum, and Marianne Harmon |
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Louie Hayward and Deborah Cornell |
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| Jay and Leigh Timmons |
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Jon Sundt with Lauren and Jeran Fraser |
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Mama’s Day 2007
Titled Mama Loves Mambo, the 16th annual Mama’s Day was held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Sixty-five restaurants participated, featuring delicious food, beverages, and desserts. Since 1990 Mama’s Kitchen has served over 1,500 clients with the help of more than 700 volunteers who deliver food and support to both San Diegans affected by HIV/AIDS and those under 60 with critical illnesses who don’t have the ability to prepare their own meals.
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American Patriot Award Gala
The USS Midway aircraft carrier museum in San Diego Harbor was the scene of the inaugural Midway American Patriot Award Gala on Memorial Day weekend. The event, a tribute to Bob Hope, featured cocktails, dinner, full-motion flight simulators, and an exceptionally humorous and enjoyable live auction by Jay Fiske. The Marine Corps Band, emcee Ed McMahon, The Golddiggers, impressionist Rich Little, country singer Darryl Worley, and Andrews Sisters tribute act Company B provided a wealth of entertainment.
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| Jennifer Kearns and Alberto Cortes |
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Malin and Roberta Burnham with Riley Mixson |
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| Kaleigh Gwinn and Liam Griffin |
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Margon and Bud Edney with Beth Smith |
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| Tracy Borkum and Mike and Rocio Flynn |
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Jim and Susan Laslavic with Jim and Vangie Regan |
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| Debra Salemme and Ed Hucke |
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Reo Carr, Jessie Knight, Marilyn Pettitt, Joye Knight, and John Pettitt |
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| Hosanna Ley, Jeanette Vieira, and Elizabeth Harris |
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Gina Harlan, Dawn Shelden, Kelly Hope, and Carla Fiore |
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