The Jewels of San Diego’s annual gala was held May 5 with a Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show at The Grand Del Mar to benefit The Arc of San Diego, which provides comprehensive services to children and adults with disabilities in San Diego County (www.arc-sd.com). Mary Murphy, a judge and choreographer on FOX’s hit TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance,” attended the event and also choreographed the Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show, which was produced by Leonard Simpson.
Voices for Children’s President’s Circle donors, Board of Directors, and Community Advisory Council gathered at the La Jolla home of Rochelle and Bill Bold last week for a festive evening that included a reading by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of the New York Times bestseller “The Language of Flowers.
The theme of the Newcomers Club’s spring luncheon at La Jolla Country Club last week was Victorian Fashion, with a nod to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 14-15, 1912.
The Bishop’s School held its annual auction to benefit student financial aid and faculty professional growth programs on April 21. Themed “Disco Knights,” guests in Studio 54 attire partook of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, bid on a variety of items and wines, and then feasted on dinner by Giuseppe Fine Catering. The after-party saw alumni and teachers dancing the night away.
Hundreds of museum members and other art-and-flower lovers gathered for the opening of The San Diego Museum of Art’s 31st annual Art Alive fundraiser on April 12.
The San Diego Hilton Bayside hosted the 11th annual Kyoto Prize Symposium gala on March 20. The three-day symposium provides an opportunity for an international audience to learn about the achievements of the current Kyoto Prize Laureates and to discuss the relationship between their accomplishments and the common quest for peace and harmony in the world.
La Jolla Music Society hosted its 2012 WinterFest Gala on March 30 at Anthology in Downtown San Diego.
The Mosher Point of View, the name of the new public observation deck adjoining Eddie V’s restaurant at 1270 Prospect St., honors La Jollan Robert Mosher, who is as timeless as his work.
Orchestra Nova presented a sensory experience to capture “A Taste of Spain,” preceding its concert on March 26 at the Sherwood Auditorium in the Museum of Contemporary Art. Patrons were treated to music, food, wine, dance and art — all in celebration of a great evening of entertainment. Joining the orchestra were guitarist Fred Benedetti and soprano Victoria Mature.
The 8th annual, weekend-long La Jolla Concours D’Elegance March 30 through April 1, was a big hit. The event included a free movie night and book signing on Friday, a car tour on Saturday with stops at Naval Base Coronado, The Grand Del Mar Hotel, and Only Yesterday private auto museum in Sorrento Valley. The tour wrapped up with a classic car exhibition at Ellen Browning Scripps Park on Sunday. More than 150 automobiles were judged in 30 specialty car classes.
