December 2022

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Las Patronas Jewel Ball LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB, AUGUST 20

The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club was transformed into an island oasis for Las Patronas’ 76th annual Jewel Ball. The over-the-top South Seas celebration was the culmination of the nonprofit’s year-long fundraising efforts. Proceeds from Jewel Ball will be split between numerous nonprofits in Las Patronas’ upcoming grant cycles.

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Megan Cox, Tina Boyton, Irene McCann, Joleen Guckian & Melanie Aalbers

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY

San Diego Symphony Opening Night Gala THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK , OCTOBER 1 The San Diego Symphony celebrated the opening of its 2022-2023 Jacobs Masterworks Season with a performance of Verdi's Requiem led by Music Director Rafael Payare. Guests were also treated to a five-course dinner curated by celebrity Chef Richard Blais and a cocktail reception. The opening night gala raised $600,000

The Gala @MCASD THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO, SEPTEMBER 10 The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hosted a reimagined fundraising benefit at its newly expanded La Jolla campus. Guests were among the first to view the museum’s special exhibition, a retrospective of iconic California artist Alexis Smith. A Hollywood-themed afterparty with unique activations, live music, and specialty cocktails inspired by the exhibition followed. Dagmar Smek, The Gala Co-Chair, The David C. Copley Director and CEO Kathryn Kanjo, Marcos Ramírez ERRE, The Gala Co-Chair

to fund future artistic programs and community engagement initiatives.

Irwin and Joan Jacobs; Rockette and Robbi Ewell

SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE CHARITABLE SD GIVING GUIDE 2023 98

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