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Noche Sevillana: San Diego Opera 61st Season Celebration Gala

By Esteban Villanueva
Four adults in tuxedos and evening wear pose together at a charity gala, with the 'Giving Back' logo in the corner of a banquet hall.
Ivan and Janet Quiceno with Diana and Eli Lombrozo

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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.

Gallery of Noche Sevillana: San Diego Opera 61st Season Celebration Gala

Abigail Allwein Clarice Perkins Felipe Prado Bill Perkins and Bruce Stasyna'Giving Back' logo in the top left corner.
Abigail Allwein Clarice Perkins Felipe Prado Bill Perkins and Bruce Stasyna
Angela and Matt Kilman
Angela and Matt Kilman
An Kim and Alice Cash'Giving Back' logo visible in the background.
An Kim and Alice Cash
Benjamin Ramirez Joanne Clark and Ross Russell
Benjamin Ramirez Joanne Clark and Ross Russell
David Bennett with Veronica and Miguel Leff
David Bennett with Veronica and Miguel Leff
Dominique Perri and Michael Quan
Dominique Perri and Michael Quan
Edward and Martha Dennis
Edward and Martha Dennis
Eliana Leff and Marly Berlin
Eliana Leff and Marly Berlin
Elsian Contreras Stephanie Doche and Virginia Jensen
Elsian Contreras Stephanie Doche and Virginia Jensen
Jason Paguio and Rebecca Maxwell
Jason Paguio and Rebecca Maxwell
Joyce Gattas and Seonaid McArthur
Joyce Gattas and Seonaid McArthur
Julie and Mark Burgess
Julie and Mark Burgess
Karina Lombrozo and Daniel Beliavsky
Karina Lombrozo and Daniel Beliavsky
Linda Spuck with John and Karen Hayes
Linda Spuck with John and Karen Hayes
Margaret and Michael Grossman with Carol Lazier
Margaret and Michael Grossman with Carol Lazier
Peter Shavitz with Julie and Mark Burgess
Peter Shavitz with Julie and Mark Burgess
Robert and Stephanie Teel
Robert and Stephanie Teel
Samantha Spencer Austin Tipp Sarah B Marsh Rebelo and Robert Singer
Samantha Spencer Austin Tipp Sarah B Marsh Rebelo and Robert Singer
San Diego Opera Gala Opera Ball for All 2026
San Diego Opera Gala Opera Ball for All 2026
Sandra Altschuler and Alberta Feurzeig
Sandra Altschuler and Alberta Feurzeig
Stacy Rosenberg and Peggy Preuss
Stacy Rosenberg and Peggy Preuss
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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