The dancing
The performers
Tom Rogers and Sally Anderson
Mark Chapin Johnson and Barbara Johnson with John Daniels
Mark Chapin Johnson and Barbara Johnson with John Daniels
Hope Miller, Pat Podlich and Patricia Steinmann
July 30, 2013 | Parties
Exotic and mesmerizing—that’s the only way to describe the Pacific Symphony’s annual gala at The St. Regis Monarch Beach, a soiree that raised more than $1.3 million for the group’s programs. So what was the theme? An Evening in China, and the 325 supporters indulged in the culture’s splendor, thanks to a lion dancer, the sounds of a butterfly harp, stilt performers and kung fu masters. Lychee martinis were sipped at the reception, and dinner was served with Asian-inspired touches. Pianist Haochen Zhang played a selection of songs while guests dined. To round it all out: a live auction with trips to Cabo San Lucas and London—faraway lands fitting of such a night. Photography by Nick Koon
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