Rancho Santa Fe Insurance celebrates expansion

Globe Gala glitters with generosity By Margo Schwab First, Rancho Santa Fe Insurance hosted a celebration of its recent expansion with a cocktail party. And it was a who’s who of the Ranch and San Diego. Past the multitude of Ferrari’s and fancy cars parked curbside, guests enjoyed a buffet, cocktails and live music. The [...]

Gala fundraisers for kids, pets, tigers and cops

By Margo Schwab SocialDiaryMagazine.com Promises2Kids Promises2Kids rocked to new heights at their gala benefit. The Doobie Brothers performed before hundreds of guests at the La Jolla estate of host and honorary chair Joan Waitt. Rocio and Mike Flynn chaired the event, helping raise significant funds “to break the cycle of child abuse through prevention, education, [...]

‘Glee’ Gala Benefits for Children

Tony Peters Exhibition Opens at the K. Nathan Gallery By Margo Schwab Center for Children Benefit First, the Center for Children Gala raised funds with “Glee” at the U.S. Grant Hotel. That was a “Glee-ish” show presented by some very talented children from the center. The evening got off to high notes with audience participation [...]

Social Diary

SOCIAL DIARY • ‘Glee’ Gala Benefits Center for Children •  Tony Peters Exhibition Opens at the K. Nathan Gallery By Margo Schwab Center for Children Benefit First, the Center for Children Gala raised funds with “Glee” at the U.S. Grant Hotel. That was a “Glee-ish” show presented by some very talented children from the center. [...]

Stellar support for the Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center and La Jolla Playhouse

Story and Photos by Margo Schwab Elegant black-tie supporters came out 700-plus strong to support and celebrate the opening of UCSD’s Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center, aka the SCVC. Among the attendees were honorary chairs Zandra Rhodes, founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, and Salah Hassanein, chairman of the Variety Children’s Lifeline. Also [...]

New Children’s Museum raises funds fashionably and San Diego Opera gala brings out the glamorous

Story and Photos by Margo Schwab SocialDiaryMagazine.com Around town fashion seemed to be the common denominator at two different events. First, Feb. 23, the 2011 Nordstrom’s Designer Spring  Preview was unveiled at a private airport hangar next to Lindbergh Field. The beneficiary of the event was the New Children’s Museum. NCM Executive Director Rachel Teagle [...]

Social Diary – San Diego Metro Awards

2011 Metro Movers Awards Reception at the University Club Story and Photos by Margo Schwab A celebration of exceptional people is always off to a great start when it is hosted at the University Club. And that’s what SD METRO Magazine CEO and Publisher Bob and Rebeca Page did Guests arrived Jan. 13 just in [...]

Holiday Spirit Pervades in San Diego

Story and Photos by Margo Schwab December was a very busy month on the social scene for holiday parties and one special centennial celebration in San Diego. On Dec. 3, the San Diego Symphony celebrated a landmark 100 years with a grand gala at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Cellist Yo Yo Ma was the big [...]