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'Up, Up and Away'

Patrons of the Prado 2008

- Benefiting the San Diego Museum of Art, the Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego Museum of Man

The Patrons of the Prado held a very colorful gala July 12th, 2008 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Guests arrived in colorful attire commensurate with the theme, 'Up, Up and Away.'

Among the vibrant mix were Gala Chair Elisabeth Bergan in a pretty orange and strapless Angel Sanchez, Jeanne Jones in Zandra Rhodes, Virginia Monday in a sophistocated navy blue, no doubt Chanel, Eloisa Haudenschild in vintage Valentino, Judy Wheatley in a majestic lion themed one shoulder gown by Jordan Art Couture, and Jeanne Larson wore some very significant crimson tourmaline jewels. From the The Collector Fine Jewelry of course.

Nancy Roon and her son Chris Roon with Patrons of the Prado President Kathleen Buoymaster, and Gala Chair Elisabeth Bergan

Guests first enjoyed fine cocktails and appetizers mixed with lively conversation on a perfect San Diego summer evening, with a slight breeze.

And all for great causes. This year, The Patrons of the Prado selected the San Diego Museum of Man, the Museum of Photographic Arts, and the San Diego Museum of Art as their beneficiaries. Over $1.3 million has been raised since 1997 for the Patrons of the Prado's mission," to raise moneys for the benefit of the arts organizations and museums on the Prado of Balboa Park."

And raise monies guests did while having quite a nice time.

Dinner was orchestrated by the Hyatt Regency La Jolla's talented team led by Executive Chef Sebastien Layen, Robert Armstrong, and Don Caulfield. Guests tucked into a dinner menu of chilled green pea soup with smoked duck julienne and creme fraiche, roasted rack of lamb with green olive au jus, arugula salad with dried cherries and Comte cheese and a decadent dessert of cappuccino pot de creme with pistachio biscotti and fresh berries. Fine wines by Chimney Rock winery and Stags Leap were served.

Jim Lennox, that's the party planner Jim Lennox, and his Pacific Events team provided the ballon embellished light and breezy setting.

And guests really had to save up their energy. The Heroes were the dance band which meant no one stayed in their seats. Tom Blair provided eloquent verbage as Master of Ceremonies.

Also there were supporting Balboa museums and the arts were Claire Anderson, Joan Bowes and Larry Davis, Suzanne and Tim Bacino, Tiffany and Jim Mahoney, Lauren and Derrick Cartwright, Clinton Walters, Brenda Marsh-Rebello and John Rebello, Kathleen and Ned Buoymaster, Lou Spisto, Lola and Walter Green, Linda and Don Swortwood, Tanya and Charles Brandes, Margaret and Dr. Michael Grossman, Lynne and Steve Wheeler, Cindy and Tom Goodman, Betty and Dr. Leonard Kornreich, Fiona Tudor, Ellen and Tim Zinn, Tanya and Charles Brandes, and Honorary Chairwoman, Nancy Roon and her son Chris Roon.

Neil and June Ash ** Maria Sciani with Chris and Eloisa Haudenschild

Barbara Brown ** Walter and Lola Green

Elisabeth and John Bergan

Kima with Jack and Judy White ** Kima and Jack White

Scott Johnston getting a hug from Kima ** Jeanne and Bill Larson

Tiffany and Jim Mahoney

Carolyn Yorston giving a hug to Eloisa Haudenschild ** Guest with Carolyn Yorston

Betty Kornreich and Carrie O'Brien

Gail Bryan ** Kima in a Jemima Garcia original, reversible gown

Virginia Monday with Chris Sheppard and Tom Blair

Clinton Walters

Gail and Dr. Ralph Bryan ** Judy Wheatley

Laura Bradley with Scott Johnston and Fred Applegate

Scott Johnston with Fred Applegate ** Jeanne Jones with Clinton Walters

Maggie and Gary Bobileff

Jennifer Kornreich ** David Nelson with Scott Johnston and a tuckered out Kima ** Guests

Don Breitenberg and Jeanne Jones ** Laura Bradley

Carolyn Yorston and Eloisa Haudenschild

Guest with Dr. Leonard and Betty Kornreich and Carrie O'Brien

Scott Johnston and Kima with dog lover Mary Drake

Tom Blair and Elisabeth Bergan

Ashley Wheeler with Jessica Wheeler and Kima ** Maggie Watkins

Arlene and Richard Esgate

Dee Ammon with Scott Johnston ** Bob and Maggie Watkins ** Joan Bowes

Tim and Suzanne Bacino

To learn more about Patrons of the Prado, please visit www.patronsoftheprado.org

reported by Margo Schwab in Italian designer Pianegonda silver from Loghman's Jewelers, and custom Jemima Garcia of Jem Designs of La Jolla, outfit for Scott Johnston is a Polo tuxedo by Ralph Lauren suit,

Kima's outfit is custom made by Jemima Garcia of Jem Designs, La Jolla

.... Kima would like to thank Gala Chair Elisabeth Bergan for inviting her!

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* Margo Schwab, more formally known as Margaret E. Schwab, has produced, written, interviewed and photographed for various media organizations since 1989. Schwab attended Holton Arms School, La Jolla Country Day School and La Jolla High School. Schwab has a B.A. from Scripps College, spent a business internship with S.A.I.C., Science Applications International Corporation, and earned a Masters of Business degree, M.B.A., from the University of San Diego. Schwab volunteers for numerous charity organizations. She also continues to support animal organizations and the prevention of people and animal abuse. Schwab is the editor of The Social Diary.

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