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La Jolla Playhouse Gala
La Jolla Playhouse presented Diamonds Are Forever, a gala benefit that honored director emeritus Des McAnuff and the Playhouse’s 60th year and featured a performance by Tony Award-nominated actress Melissa Errico. Chaired by long-time Playhouse supporter, board member, and past gala chair Debby Jacobs, the gala directly benefited the Playhouse’s new play development and award-winning education programs, ensuring that it will continue to bring adventurous work to San Diego and the national theatre scene. — Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Marci Morgan, Deni Jacobs, and Tammy Hershfield
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Valerie Cooper and Dianne York-Goldman
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| Gary Ribitz and Dorata Pierson |
Don Breitenberg, Jeanne Jones, and David Copley |
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| Gail and Scott Kaplan with Debbie Rosenfield |
Maree Mossmer, Emma Zuckerman, and Jennifer Greenfield |
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| Monica Freidman and Lisa Bowles |
Patti and Coop Cooprider |
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Miriam Smotrich, Marleigh Gleicher, Tammy Hershfield, Jill Wolfenzon,
Mary Cherry, Marci Morgan, Debby Jacobs, Laleh Roudi, and Shauna Newman
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Mary Anne Fox and Teta Lubman |
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Conversations With Remarkable People
Del Mar Country Club recently hosted the first in a series of special evenings designed to offer lively and interactive conversation with fascinating people in a wide range of topics including business, science, sports, the arts, philosophy, and more. Guests enjoyed a reception and dinner with special guest speaker T. Boone Pickens, who discussed the domestic clean energy of the future.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Amadeus 2008
A black-tie gala celebrating Mainly Mozart’s 20th anniversary and the 252nd birthday of Mozart took place at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Supporters enjoyed hors d’oeuvres prepared by the chefs of JRDN, Roppongi, and others while bidding on fabulous auction items. The night concluded with a concert by Mainly Mozart performers Harumi Rhodes, Che-Yen Chen, and Barry Gold. Proceeds benefit Mainly Mozart’s educational programs and the 2008 Mainly Mozart Festival. — Mia Stefanko, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Madeleine and T. Boone Pickens with Jenny and Sid Craig
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Petra and Georg Hochfilzer with Bridget Naso
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Caris Corrooon, Lee Clark, and Jaroslaw Pikolycky
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Brenda Alpinieri and Armi Williams
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| Dan and Catherine Barry with Ernie Moody |
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Marvin and Reinette Levine |
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| John and Lucille Lindsey with Alice and Joe Sullivan |
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Pam Slater-Price and Hershel Price |
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| Paul Teirstein and Chery Passer |
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Barbara and Neil Kjos |
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Patté Awards For Theatre Excellence
The 11th Annual Patté Awards for Theater Excellence were held at The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre on the Jacobs Family Campus of the Lawrence Family JCC. Guests enjoyed a Champagne and pâté reception, dinner, awards show/presentation, and dessert. The event also introduced the new Scholarship for a Promising Young Theatermaker, presented in honor of Floyd Gaffney, the late director and UCSD educator who mentored and inspired so many local theater artists. — Jane Shiomi, photos by Bob Stefanko
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Donna Marsh Grand Opening
A grand opening celebration was held at Donna Marsh, the new upscale designer women’s store in La Jolla. The entire block of Fay Avenue at Kline Street housed a catwalk that showcased the latest designs that can be found at the store. Fashionistas enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the Oceanaire, chef Deborah Scott, The Palm, Whisknladle, and The Cottage, as well as boutique shopping, with ten percent of proceeds going to Las Patronas.
— Jane Shiomi, photos by Paul Andrews
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| Molly Mann, Laurie Munday, and Ester Nahama |
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Carol Karlovich, Donna Steinback, Diana Cavagnaro, and Esther Nahama |
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| Kathryn Martin, Joyce Axelrod, and Joseph Fisch |
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Hal and Patti Clement, Brooke Clement, and Jerrod Waller |
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| Rana Sampson, Dee Ammon, and Kristi Gregg |
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John Hardick, Rachel Cano, and Beverly and Dale Busch
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Luke Marinkovich and Gayle Marinkovich
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Laurie Marsh, Darcy Marsh, and April Artunian |
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| Dea Hurston, Pat Larner, and Osborn Hurston |
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Stephanie Bottger, Natalie Luscomb, Al Gierney, and Kelli Lighthizer |
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