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Patrons of the Prado celebrated 25 years of impact, with a focus on the future, and continued efforts to ensure that the largest urban cultural center and park in the USA remains enjoyable by all. This year’s theme “Under the Desert Sun” offered a nod to the glamorous desert nightlife of 1960s Palm Springs, complete with swanky cocktails and miniature golf course.
The event was attended by notable supporters including Adam Day, Carline Wohl, Dee Ammon, Don Vaughn, Paul Baribault, Jennifer Findley, Jim Kidrick, Jo Ann Kilty, Alanna Strei, Julie Novak, Kathryn Vaughn, Kristi Pieper, Gaela Fernandez Florin, Lenny Leszczynski, Maggie Watkins, Mary Alice Brady, Alexandra Alessio, Mayor Todd Gloria, Reena Horowitz, Emilie Baribault, and Tim Shields.
This signature gathering is more than a great party—it is the cornerstone of the Patrons of the Prado mission, making a tangible impact on the 10 Museum Beneficiaries and celebrating the generosity of its supporters.
Gallery of Under the Desert Sun Gala
Alexandra Riley and Caitlin BrooksBob and Maggie Watkins with John OBrienBrian and Gwynn ThomasCarl and Jennifer FindleyCaroline Wohl and Alexandra AlessioCaroline Wohl and Kim AlessioDee Ammon and Kristi PieperDon and Kathryn VaughnEmil and Caroline Wohl with Emilie and Paul BaribaultEmilie and Paul BaribaultEmil Wohl and Caroline WohlGaela Fernandez Florin and Andrew UttGordon and Robin CarrierJane and Tom FetterJill and Jim BergJim Kidrick Mayor Todd Gloria and Ramin PourteymourJo Ann Kilty with Aubrey and Judy BurerJudy White Brad Benter Reena Horowitz and Ann HillJulie Cowan Novak and Dorothea LaubKim Alessio Mayor Todd Gloria and Caroline WohlLester Machado and Rob PedersenMargaret Dudas with Charlie and Gloria McCoyMary Alice Brady with Jim and Andie KidrickMayor Todd Gloria and Lenny LeszczynskiNick Novak and Bob NovakNicole and Dean RolandPeyton DeLuca and Lauren ForgaRob and Laura Cinelli with Suzi and Adam DaySteve and Lynne Doyle Jon Romero and Michaela LynottTim Milton and Fatin AlamkiTracy Mitchell and Alanna StreiWilliam Pabarcus and Phylicia Cicalo Aiken
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.
