Bernadette Peters & the San Diego Symphony hit all the right notes for Salk

It was a synergy of arts and science August 22nd, 2009 as guests gathered at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla. No petri dishes for this evening though. The festivities instead included big star quality with actress and singer Bernadette Peters as the Guest Performer, along with Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins leading the San Diego Symphony. It was after all, the annual Symphony at Salk fundraiser.

And the night hit all the right notes with guests from start to finish.

Andrew Shelton with Robin Parsky, David C. Copley, and Judith Harris and Dr. Robert Singer

Mouthwatering canapés were served by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille’s team. Popular items included mini tacos with shredded duck and mini Kobe beef burgers. Jeffrey provided the dinner too.

Among those purusing among shopping silent auction items and cocktail conversation was Audrey Geisel, she’s a big sponsor of this event. So too are Joan and Irwin Jacobs, Jean Hahn Hardy and John I. Hardy, Mary Jane and Robert Engman, Arthur Brody and Phyliss Cohn, Linda Chester and Kenneth Rind, Maureen and Renato Dulbecco, Jean and Steven Hammerslag, Rebecca Moores, Darlene and Donald Shiley, David C. Copley, and Robin and Gerald Parsky.

Robin Parsky dressed in all white. She joking said it was her last chance before the summer white curfew of September 1.

More generous guests there included Sheryl and Harvey White, Judith Harris and Dr. Robert Singer, Tricia and Bill Kellogg of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, and Valerie Cooper in a slim Gauthier dress with husband Harry Cooper.

Valerie brought a chocolate birthday cake for their table guests. It was after all a great opportunity to continue husband Harry’s birthday celebration.

Also there were Sheri and Dr. Stuart Jamieson. Stuart was looking forward to this evening for many reasons. One of the many was to catch up with a colleague from years back. The friend is William Brody who just happens to be the President of the Salk Institute.

More there included Colette and Ivor Royston. Colette was wowed by Bernadette Peters’ tremendous performance. A dynamo of talent she reflected!

Speaking of talented, among the many brilliant Salk minds hard at work for health discoveries are 2002 Nobel Prize winner Sydney Brenner, Fred H. Gage, Joseph R. Ecker, Wyle Vale and Inder M. Verma.

A few auction items included lunch and lab tours with Professor Ron Evans and Professor Vicki Lundblad. Those went for big bucks.

For a great cause too as noted by Chair, Board of Trustees Irwin Jacobs and Salk President William Brody. “Proceeds from “Symphony at Salk directly benefit our research efforts, providing our scientists with the operating flexibility to boldly explore some of their most creative ideas in the lab. It is this scientific freedom that consistently keeps the Institute ranked among the top biomedical research institutions in the world.”

As the institution’s namesake Jonas Salk once said, “hope lies in dreams, in imagination and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”

And the reality is the Salk Institute generates a symphony of important discoveries.

To learn more about the Salk Institute of Biological Studies, please visit www.salk.edu

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KPBS friends Tom and Julie Karlo, Stephanie Bergsma, Dwight Hare, Trina Hester and Ron Mules

Stephanie Bergsma, Dwight Hare, Trina Hester and Ron Mules sharing a laugh!

Diane and Karen Douthitt ** Valerie Cooper

Ned and Kathleen Buoymaster ** Valerie Cooper with Natasha Reiss

Valerie Cooper with Natasha Reiss ** Sheryl White with Audrey Geisel

Karen Cohn with Harvey and Sheryl White

Karen Cohn with Valerie Cooper ** Guest with Dr. Stuart Jamieson

Karen Cohn ** Karen Douthitt and Danny Andrade

Harry and Valerie Cooper

Natasha Reiss in her Marni Stilettos!

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Enrique and Vivana Lombrozo with Christine Forrester, and Nick and Lucille Arthur

Nina Doede, guest, Bob Doede, and Noni Senyei

David Copley with Audrey Geisel, Sheri Jamieson, and Andrew Shelton

Dr. Robert Singer

Colette Carson Royston enjoying a laugh!

Colette and Ivor Royston

Karen Cohn and Sheryl White

UCSD Chancellor Marye Anne Fox with Audrey Geisel

Dr. Stuart Jamieson with Valerie Cooper and David Copley

Dr. Robert Singer and Judith Harris

Sheri Jamieson with Robin Parsky

Stuart and Sheri Jamieson

reported by Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston

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Upcoming Events

September 12th - Club Monte Carlo is coming to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Tickets are $100 and up for non-members ......don't miss this event.... For details on this gala event, please visit www.mcasd.org

September 17th - The Costume Council of the San Diego Historical Society will be hosting a one-of-a-kind event in Balboa Park to showcase select San Diegan's couture finds. The Social Diary is pleased to be a part of this showcase. For more information about this event, please visit www.sandiegohistory.org

September 17th - The San Diego Police Historical Association will host a Legends Behind the Badge gala & awards evening at the U.S. Grant. San Diego Police Department's Chief of Police William Lansdowne will serve as Honorary Chair with Ramin Portemeyer serving as Co-Chair. Please ring McFarlane Productions at 619-233-5008 for ticket information.

September 24th - The Country Friends will present the 54th annual “Art of Fashion” Runway Show at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Proceeds from the luncheon, fashion show, boutique shopping and wine tasting will benefit Voices for Children, which provides court advocates for children in foster care. Couture fashions presented will be provided by South Coast Plaza. For ticket information, please contact The Country Friends at 858/756-1192, Ext. 4 or via email at events@thecountryfriends.org.

September 14th - Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament. 

October 16th - The Rainforest Alliance will host its gala. Details to follow.

October 17th - Sundt Memorial Fundraiser. Details to follow.

October 22nd - The Walden Family Services will host their 6th Annual wine D'Vine event. Please visit www.waldenfamily.org for more details.

November 7th - The Golden Hangers / FCC benefit for Make-A-Wish and San Diego Variety Children's Network.

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