Mainly Mozart Gala features Italian-themed Culinary Celebration – San Diego Union-Tribune

Martin and Cindy Davis, Alexandra Pearson, Paul Meschler, Brita and Dr. Charles Tesar
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Dwight Hare and Stephanie Bergsma (he’s MM board chair), Alina Gordon, Lily Shapiro
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Helen Hodges and Richard Forsyth, Charlene Abrahamson, Onstance Robinson
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David Bennett, Sharry Seal, Laurel McCrink, Mark Laturno (MM marketing director)
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Stephen Kougias, Evelyn Lamden, Jerry Michaud, Jerry Kleinsmith
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Susan Keydel, Jonathan Goodmather, Jeanne Obenchain, Phyllis Harris
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Custom-made desserts were served after dinner
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Dr. Jeff and Carol Chang, Cristina Della Coletta, Mike Thrift
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Victoria Robertson performs an opera aria while Rosario Monetti listens appreciatively
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Erica Petrocelli sings after dinner’s second course
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Joel and Susan Buxbaum, Cyndi Smith, Basem Harb
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Jerry Buckley, Jo Ann Kilty, Marsha Sewell and Bob Maddelena, Judy White, Ron Heller
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Paul Swerdlove, Irene Chandler, Valerie Jacobs, Norman Hapke, Elgart Aster
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Dan and Sarah Sbicca, Chris and Pat Weil, Matthew and Svetlana Weil
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A string sextet plays between two dinner courses
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Rosario Monetti and Victoria Robertson (of Divo Diva Cafe)
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Mike Carroll, Angie Preisendorfer, Dennis Hollenbeck, Pegg Daly
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Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra violinist Maya Brisard and cellist Natalie Krause play chamber music during the reception
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James Walsh, Esther Nahama, Diana and Elie Lombrozo
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Mark Danisovsky entertains during the reception
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A typical table setting with low floral centerpiece
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A typical table setting with tall floral centerpiece
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A tray of one of the culinary creations awaits guests
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Martin and Cindy Davis, Alexandra Pearson, Paul Meschler, Brita and Dr. Charles Tesar
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Music and food lovers gathered March 14 at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego for the 2026 Mainly Mozart Gala “Where Culinary & Music Genius Meet”. Inspired by the flavors of Italy, the event included a five-course masterpiece dinner prepared by renowned chefs, a variety of chamber music performances, and more. Visit www.mainlymozart.org for information on Mainly Mozart and upcoming events.