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Fantasy Under the Sea: La Jolla Music Society WinterFest Gala

By Esteban Villanueva
Muffy Walker, Peggy Preuss, and Marina Pastor
Muffy Walker, Peggy Preuss, and Marina Pastor

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La Jolla Music Society WinterFest Gala Chair Susan Hoehn welcomed patrons to a magical underwater-world filled with “Fantasy Under the Sea.” The décor for the dinner and afterparty was an absolute delight to all. Guests also enjoyed an unforgettable performance featuring London Symphony Orchestra and international superstar Yunchan Lim, who made his San Diego debut. The gala supports La Jolla Music Society’s Learning and Engagement programs, which reach 11,000 school children and adults in multiple locations throughout San Diego every year. Among the attendees were Mary Ann Beyster, Ted Hoehn, Patrick Mazzei, Vivian Lim, Allison Boles, and Laura Applegate.

Gallery of La Jolla Music Society WinterFest Gala Fantasy Under the Sea

Angel and Fred Kleinbub with Yolanda Walther Meade
Angel and Fred Kleinbub with Yolanda Walther Meade
Berenice Blake Jenna Liu Vivian Lim and Nancy Forcier
Berenice Blake Jenna Liu Vivian Lim and Nancy Forcier
Bill and Shelby Strong with Sheryl and Michael Durkin
Bill and Shelby Strong with Sheryl and Michael Durkin
Bill and Susan Hoehn and Ted Hoehn with Matt Clermont
Bill and Susan Hoehn and Ted Hoehn with Matt Clermont
Carol Lam with Mark and Sarah Burnett
Carol Lam with Mark and Sarah Burnett
Clayton Lewis Maureen Shiftan and Tom Rasmussen
Clayton Lewis Maureen Shiftan and Tom Rasmussen
Diana and Eliezer Lombrozo
Diana and Eliezer Lombrozo
Don and Stacy Rosenberg
Don and Stacy Rosenberg
Ernie Dronenburg with Robin and Hank Nordhoff
Ernie Dronenburg with Robin and Hank Nordhoff
Jacqui Clippinger and Patrick Mazzei
Jacqui Clippinger and Patrick Mazzei
Judy Adler and Laura Applegate
Judy Adler and Laura Applegate
Katherine and Dane Chapin
Katherine and Dane Chapin
Mary Ann Beyster and Allison Boles
Mary Ann Beyster and Allison Boles
Peggy Preuss and Brensa Baker
Peggy Preuss and Brensa Baker
Rip Patton Nancy Linke Patton Leah Rosenthal and Todd Schultz
Rip Patton Nancy Linke Patton Leah Rosenthal and Todd Schultz
Robert Gleason Marc Matys and Ferdinand Gasang
Robert Gleason Marc Matys and Ferdinand Gasang
Rosamaria Ruggeri Maurizio Zanetti Rita Bassi and John Gallup
Rosamaria Ruggeri Maurizio Zanetti Rita Bassi and John Gallup
Sheryl Scarano and Susan Major
Sheryl Scarano and Susan Major
Steve and Beyka Murray
Steve and Beyka Murray
Sue and Peter Wagener
Sue and Peter Wagener
Victor Woo and Leonard Kornreich
Victor Woo and Leonard Kornreich
 
 
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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