Miscellany (Continued from page 16) Larry Feinberg, David Asbell, Steve Windhager, Kathryn Martin, and Nir Kabaretti (Photo by Nik Blaskovich)
Richard Sibthorpe, Anne Towbes, John Thyne III, Tanya Thicke, Jelinda and Barry DeVorzon, and Gloria Clark (Photo by Priscilla)
Bernstein, Mary Dorra, Larry Feinberg, Anne Towbes, George Konstantinow, Leila Drake, Nancy Golden, Palmer Jackson, and Mahri Kerley drank to the new season on the Lovelace Esplanade.
Bringing Down the House
Mary Stark, Teresa Nowak, Erin Graffy, Andria Kahmann, Donna Reeves, and Gretchen Graham gather to celebrate the life of Peter Clark (Photo by Priscilla)
Local writer Erin Graffy emceed the tribute which featured Ahna Lipchik of the State Street Ballet, and singers Lois Mahalia, Alison Tuma, Leslie Limbo, and top opera tenor Eduardo Villa. “Nadia’s Theme” by local Oscar nominated composer Barry DeVorzon brought guests on to the dance floor as guitarists Joe Kurpell and Chris Judge strummed away. The celebration of Peter’s colorful life wrapped with Sandy Cummins’ rendition of “L-O-V-E,” Erin’s tribute version of Peggy Lee’s “Fever,” and Leslie Lembo singing “My Way.” Among the many turning out for the occasion were Brenda Blalock, Bob and Val Montgomery, Mo McFadden, Anne Towbes, Tom and Eileen Mielko, Hiroko Benko, Rebecca Brand, Arlene Larsen, Dario Furlatti, Tanya Thicke, Ginni Dreier, Ali Ahlstrand, and Donna Reeves. I last saw Peter a year ago when we had lunch together at Ca’Dario on Coast Village Road to talk about a future project. But sadly, it was not to be.
Grand Reveal
It was music to everyone’s ears when veteran maestro Nir Kabaretti outlined the Santa Barbara Symphony’s upcoming season at the venerable Granada Theatre at a program reveal party at the Lobero. Symphony chairman Janet Garufis enthused: “It will be so nice to hear live music in person again. We are active and thriving!” The season launches in grand style on October 23-24 with Kismet directed by Emmy-winning producer Lonny Price with the State Street Ballet, sponsored by Montecito uber philanthropist Sara Miller McCune, followed the next month with Royal Fireworks featuring works by Handel and Bach. Other concerts in the colorful program include Beethoven in Bloom, Sonic Boom, Riffing on Gershwin, and the ever-popular New Year’s Eve concert with guest conductor Bob Bernhardt. Afterward supporters, including Dan and Meg Burnham, Barbara Burger, Todd Aldrich, Mashey
Ubiquitous KEYT reporter John Palminteri hosted the Heart of New House fifth annual lunch at the Hilton, which raised around $30,000 for the nonprofit that is staffed entirely by clients recovering from problems from alcohol and drugs. The charity was founded in 1955 with the first New House, followed in 1978 with a second version, and 1991 with a third, bringing its total capacity to 100 men. Charlie Alva, a keen supporter who died in February aged 89, was remembered by executive director Gordon Guy before more than 200 guests
watched a video produced by former TV anchor Paula Lopez Ochoa. John Cordero, a former client and supporter for more than 25 years, was the fifth annual award recipient. Last year, the charity awarded $109,000 in scholarships, which enabled men to enter the program offered by New House, and also included a new dental scheme. Among the supporters were Mayor Cathy Murillo, radio host Catherine Remak, Donna Reeves, Jodi Hill, and Tara Zanecki.
Sightings
Modern Family producer Chris Lloyd noshing at Lucky’s... Summerland racketeer Maria Sharapova at the New York Met gala... Rosewood Miramar owner Rick Caruso dining at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel Pip! Pip! Be safe – wear a mask when needed and get vaccinated. •MJ Jeff and Jacqueline Daugherty with Eric Rowan at the Heart of New House fifth annual lunch at the Hilton (Photo by Priscilla)
Sam and Alene Hedgpeth with Howard Jay Smith and Patricia Bivans Dixon (Photo by Nik Blaskovich)
John Cordero and Gordon Guy at the Hilton (Photo by Priscilla)
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