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Event Chairs Veronica and Miguel Leff welcomed supporters to the San Diego Opera’s 61st season with the theme Noche Sevillana, ¡Ole! honoring Sarah B. Marsh-Rebelo and John Rebelo. This vibrant, Spanish-themed evening was inspired by the setting of two of this season’s beloved operas: The Barber of Seville and Carmen. The evening benefitted San Diego Opera’s learning and engagement programs.
Guests included Virginia Jensen, Joyce Gattas, Martha Dennis, Carol Lazier, Clarice Perkins, David Bennett, Diana Lombrozo, Eli Lombrozo, Jason Paguio, Peggy Preuss, Robert Singer, Stephanie Doche, and many other supporters of San Diego Opera.
Gallery of Noche Sevillana: San Diego Opera 61st Season Celebration Gala
Abigail Allwein Clarice Perkins Felipe Prado Bill Perkins and Bruce StasynaAngela and Matt KilmanAn Kim and Alice CashBenjamin Ramirez Joanne Clark and Ross RussellDavid Bennett with Veronica and Miguel LeffDominique Perri and Michael QuanEdward and Martha DennisEliana Leff and Marly BerlinElsian Contreras Stephanie Doche and Virginia JensenJason Paguio and Rebecca MaxwellJoyce Gattas and Seonaid McArthurJulie and Mark BurgessKarina Lombrozo and Daniel BeliavskyLinda Spuck with John and Karen HayesMargaret and Michael Grossman with Carol LazierPeter Shavitz with Julie and Mark BurgessRobert and Stephanie TeelSamantha Spencer Austin Tipp Sarah B Marsh Rebelo and Robert SingerSan Diego Opera Gala Opera Ball for All 2026Sandra Altschuler and Alberta FeurzeigStacy Rosenberg and Peggy Preuss
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.
