Patrons of the Prado brings Paris to San Diego to benefit Balboa Park

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Dr. Leonard Kornreich, Betty Kornreich, departing Patrons of the Prado President Nancie Geller and Marc Geller (Vincent Andrunas)

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Dr. Reid Abrams, Micki Olin and Lynne and Steve Doyle (Vincent Andrunas)

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Bob Novak; incoming Patrons of the Prado president and gala co-chairwoman Julie Cowan Novak; gala co-chairwoman Merridee Book; Jon Book; gala co-chairwoman Roxie Link and Superior Court Judge Fred Link attend Patrons of the Prado’s “Midnight in Paris” gala Oct. 9 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in San Diego’s Balboa Park. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Can-can dancers perform at Patrons of the Prado’s 2021 Masterpiece Gala, “Midnight in Paris,” on Oct. 9 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park. (Vincent Andrunas)

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The stage is set for Patrons of the Prado’s 2021 Masterpiece Gala, “Midnight in Paris,” on Oct. 9 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Dr. Myron Schonbrun, Doreen Schonbrun and Julie and Jay Sarno (Vincent Andrunas)

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Bill and Clarice Perkins, Arlene Esgate, Lynne Wheeler and Dr. Steve Wheeler (Vincent Andrunas)

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Margaret Dudas and Charlie and Gloria McCoy (Vincent Andrunas)

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Reena Horowitz, Brad Benter and Judy White (Vincent Andrunas)

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Bill and Debi Schneiderwind and Emily and David Rex (Vincent Andrunas)

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Richard and Jeri Rovsek, Gaela Fernandez Florin and Andrew Utt (Vincent Andrunas)

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Pablo Koziner, Kimberly Harris, Jacqueline Denysiak, Pauline Martinson and Mauricio Rivillas (Vincent Andrunas)

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Richard Hernandez, Leonard Simpson, Aimee Fuller and Marjie Atwood (Vincent Andrunas)

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John Vance, Christy Billings, Vicky and Chris Eddy and Trish Boaz (Vincent Andrunas)

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Entertaining performers (Vincent Andrunas)

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Can-can dancers (Vincent Andrunas)

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Nayda Locke, Peter Stiehle, Laura Applegate, Maggie Watkins (with one of the entertainers) (Vincent Andrunas)

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Entertainment came in all shapes and sizes at the Oct. 9 Patrons of the Prado Masterpiece Gala, “Midnight in Paris,” in San Diego’s Balboa Park. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Jack McGrory, Una Davis, Ally McGrory Reyes and Indo Reyes (Vincent Andrunas)

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Jeanne Jones, Megan Pogue and Tom and Jane Fetter (Vincent Andrunas)

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Ellen Bryson, Dr. T.K. Bryson, Kristi Pieper and Carrie O’Brien (Vincent Andrunas)

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Ellen and Dr. T.K. Bryson, Kristi Pieper, Carrie O’Brien (Vincent Andrunas)

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Anthony and Sara Napoli and Kathryn and Don Vaughn (Vincent Andrunas)

Nov. 9, 2021 10:43 AM PT

The Patrons of the Prado organization hosted guests from all over the region for its 2021 Masterpiece Gala, “Midnight in Paris,” at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in San Diego’s Balboa Park on Oct. 9. The annual fundraising party supports arts, science and cultural institutions at the park.

The event included a gourmet French-inspired menu by Jeffrey Strauss, a cocktail reception and a live auction.

Patrons of the Prado, named after Balboa Park’s central promenade, said it has provided more than $4.4 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours since 1997 to benefit organizations in Balboa Park.

Photos by Vincent Andrunas

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