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MCASD Opening Celebration Dinner
The opening celebration dinner at the newly expanded downtown Museum of Contemporary Art campus began with a reception that welcomed many distinguished guests. Supporters then gathered outdoors to view the spectacular lighting of a Jenny Holzer light projection — the first in a series of such art projections to be sited in multiple areas of San Diego. The celebration honored many donors to the 21st Century campaign and inaugurated the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Building and the David C. Copley Building. The evening was topped with a very special dinner that featured the finest cuisine.
— Photos by Paul Andrews
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Victor and Gilda Vilaplana, Mason Phelps, Barbara Bloom, and L.J. Cella
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Dr. Charles Cochrane, Pauline Foster, and Hugh M. Davies
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| Irwin and Joan Jacobs with Drs. Stacy and Paul Jacobs |
Carolyn Farris with Harvey and Sheryl White |
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David and Patsy Marino, Mark Kaplan,
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Dr. Robert Singer, Judith Harris, Maryanne Pfister, Frank and Linnea Arrington,
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| Gerald and Robin Parsky |
Tanya and Charles Brandes |
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Flavors Of San Diego Culinary Gala
About 270 guests were drawn to the Omni San Diego Hotel, where 25 celebrity chefs from some of the town’s best restaurants began by making special hors d’oeuvres for the reception. Then, groups of ten diners were randomly assigned to beautifully decorated tables, each being the domain of one of the chefs, where they enjoyed remarkable seven-course dinners specially created by that table’s chef. The culinary experience was remarkable, and the ALF raised nearly $100,000 to help fund research.
— Paul Andrews
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Amadeus 2007
Chair Reinette Levine, vice-chair Alexandra Pearson, and honorary chairs Patricia and Christopher Weil welcomed guests to Amadeus 2007, a glamorous gala celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 251st birthday. The party took place at the Wyndham San Diego at Emerald Plaza and featured a splendid dinner and an intimate concert featuring Mainly Mozart artists. A highlight was the imaginative decor created for each table by gifted designers. The word "sumptuous" describes the glittering evening in every way.
— Darlene G. Davies, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Mary and Herb Morgan, Bill Best, and Trindl and Derek Reeves
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Marvin and Reinette Levine with Armi and Al Williams
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Rolf Benirschke, Kristina Furrow, Joe Kleiber, and Michelle Calamari
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Susan and John Major
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Carl Scott, Christy Cooley, Isabel Cruz, Matt Sakatani, Angie Coste,
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Ralph and Ulla Updegraff |
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| Salah Hassanein and Hanaa Hensersky |
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Joe and Linda Satz |
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| Kathleen Kennedy, Jacki Johnson, and Lisa Stennes-Laikind |
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Joyce Axelrod and Joyce Gattas |
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Diamond In The Rough Gala
The Century Club of San Diego/Buick Invitational 2nd Annual Diamond in the Rough Gala took place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. This year’s beneficiaries were Pro Kids Golf Academy and Monarch School. Pro Kids Golf Academy provides a positive environment, life-skills instruction, a mentoring program, and computer learning center. Monarch School is dedicated to providing homeless and at-risk children the opportunity to achieve their dreams of living productive lives. — Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Kids Korps Wine Night
Kids Korps USA supporters recently gathered at Mille Fleurs for an elegant evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres. A prelude to the upcoming big event, each guest brought at least one bottle of wine to be auctioned off at the March 24 gala at the US Grant, which will be themed An Era of Elegance and emceed by CNN’s Larry King.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Todd and Sheryl Duncan |
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Bill and Connie McNally |
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| Julie Dillion with Jeff and Tammy Byroads |
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Robin Klimek, Sherri Zorn, and Beth Saunders |
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| Lawrence R. Peck and Maria Rohrer |
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Joani Wafer, Jeff Freedman, and Karen Van Dyke
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Ron Roberts with Ann and Ben Haddad
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Greg Grajek and Jamile Palizban with Dana and Shervin Erfani |
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| Julie and Jason Barry |
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Cindy Bloch and Marian Benassi |
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Las Patronas Beneficiary Luncheon
Checks were recently presented to the major beneficiaries of the 2006 Jewel Ball, which included Partnerships With Industry, San Diego Repertory Theatre, The San Diego Symphony Association, MCASD, The Scripps Clinic Dept of Hematology and Oncology, the Brother Benno Foundation, the Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, the San Diego Center for Children, and the American Red Cross-San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. The Spirit of Giving Award went to Chism Brothers Painting. — Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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San Diego Opera’s Czar’s Winter Ball
Chaired by the Dow Divas, San Diego Opera’s 2007 gala was held in conjunction with the opening of its 42nd International Season. The black-tie event featured a pre-opera reception in the Bravissimo Patron Tent on the Concourse and was followed by a performance of the Russian treasure Boris Godunov. Guests then headed to The Westgate Hotel where they were transported to the glittering opulence of 16th century czarist Russia with vodka, caviar, and dinner. — Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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| Pastor Laurel Gray and Millie Creager |
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Christopher Cowdray, Jeanne Jones, Alice Marshall, and Don Breitenberg |
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| Christine Deardorff, Terry Cooper, and Ward Gill |
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Valerie Cooper, Lee Clark, Sheryl White, and Roxana Foxx |
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| Lisa Casey, Wendy Segall, and Kristi Piepere |
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Lisa Albanez, Maree Mossmer, and Jennifer Greenfield |
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| Jeffrey Wienmann, Peri Lynn Turnball, and DeAnna Andrews |
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Sheryl White, Anita Bye, and Karen Cohn |
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| Kathryn Stephens, Dawn Kearney, and Bill Davidson |
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Pam Slater-Price and Lauren Slater |
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