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La Jolla Music Society SummerFest Gala 2025

By Esteban Villanueva
Carol Randolph, Karen Cohn, Iris Strauss, Peggy Preuss and Teresa Hixson
Carol Randolph, Karen Cohn, Iris Strauss, Peggy Preuss and Teresa Hixson

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La Jolla Music Society recently hosted their annual Summerfest Gala under the leadership of Gala Chairs Don and Stacy Roesenberg. Attendees, including Mary Walshok, Todd Schultz, Alisa Weilerstein, Peggy Preuss, Iris Strauss, Steve Baum, Irwin Jacobs, Christopher Beach, Liqun Wang, Mary Ellen Clark, Leah Rosenthal, Maureen Shiftan, Vivian Lim, and Joseph Wong, enjoyed a musical interlude masterfully curated by SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan on an unforgettable evening where music, community, and purpose united in perfect harmony.

The gala supports La Jolla Music Society’s Learning and Engagement programs, which reach nearly 11,000 school children and adults each year. La Jolla Music Society builds the foundation for artistic growth and vibrant community connections.

Gallery of SummerFest Gala 2025

Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Irwin Jacobs with Stacey and Don Rosenberg
Irwin Jacobs with Stacey and Don Rosenberg
Leigh Ryan Wesley Fata Leah Rosenthal and Christopher Beach
Leigh Ryan Wesley Fata Leah Rosenthal and Christopher Beach
Liqun Wang and Marco Londei
Liqun Wang and Marco Londei
Mary Ellen Clark and Inon Barnatan
Mary Ellen Clark and Inon Barnatan
Mary Walshok and Todd Schultz
Mary Walshok and Todd Schultz
Matthew Geaman Leah Rosenthal and Blake Pouliot
Matthew Geaman Leah Rosenthal and Blake Pouliot
Maureen Shiftan with Jennifer and Kurt Eve
Maureen Shiftan with Jennifer and Kurt Eve
Steve Baum Blake Pouliot Alisa Weilerstein and Brenda Baker
Steve Baum Blake Pouliot Alisa Weilerstein and Brenda Baker
Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong
Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong
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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