Mark Sottosanti, Las Patronas Jewel Ball President Martha Sottosanti, a James Bond impersonator, Jewel Ball chair Kathy Lobo and Rich Lobo PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
Las Patronas advisory member Bridget Musante and her husband, Anthony, enjoyed casino games. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
The stunning tablescapes PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
Las Patronas advisory member MaryAnne Pintar and her husband, Ted PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
THE PARTY Las Patronas’ annual Jewel Ball sparkled for its 75th anniversary at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The charitable organization, which has donated more than $25 million to more than 1,000 local organizations, invited 625 altruists to its James Bond-themed fete, aptly titled Diamonds Are Forever. THE PEOPLE Jewel Ball chair Kathy Lobo, co-chairs Megan Cox and Robyne Daniels, and president Martha Sottosanti mingled with guests during the opening cocktail hour while silent auction items, ranging from coveted trips to jewelry, enticed on the poolside patio. THE PINNACLE Wayne Foster Entertainment had guests on their feet while casino tables upped the ante on the night’s fun. Gorgeous tables, envisioned by design co-chairs Lin Foletta and Mio Hood, invited partygoers to enjoy a multicourse feast by Behind the Scenes Catering. As the evening came to a close, Sottosanti said it best: “The work our beneficiaries do to improve the lives of so many in need in our community continues to inspire our efforts. Tonight, on this special evening, we celebrate these incredible San Diego nonprofits.”
Caroline and Nicolas Nierenberg PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
Lin and Mark Foletta PHOTO BY MICHAEL SPENGLER PHOTOGRAPHY
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