The Social Diary – Patrons of the Prado Masterpiece Gala
The Patrons of the Prado (aka POP) held its annual gala at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.
Dante Ulanday - News Moderator 
SAN DIEGO – The Patrons of the Prado (aka POP) held its annual gala at the Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. A glamorous beauty – also industrial engineer smart – Sonya Berg had these poignant remarks about the night.
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating the ‘Elegance of the Elements.’ Chef Jeffery Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille delighted us once again with an unforgettable gourmet dinner. We had so much fun, dancing the night away with the Mighty Untouchables. The rooftop farewell, champagne toast under the stars, was the perfect way to end a magical evening,” Berg said.
The night’s purpose was two-fold. Funding the BUCKS4BUSES educational initiative allows K-12 students across San Diego County access to Balboa Park’s world-class institutions, plus funding for Balboa Park museums. Bravo!
Meanwhile, on the beach in La Jolla, there was an elegant summer dinner with guests encouraged to dress in white attire. The party within the party was hosted by me and hubby Scott Johnston. Let’s just say the evening was culinary perfection by executive chef Ananda Bareño.
Julia Salman and Michael Warnick. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Nancie Geller and Laura Applegate. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Dr. Robert Novak, Kristi Pieper, Sonny Nevarez. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Chris Celentino, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, Bridget Celentino, W. Robert Ayres. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Tom and Jane Fetter. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Ellen Bryson and Lena Trotsko. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
SD History Center: Bill and Suzanne Lawrence, Bruce Mayberry, Amy Minnick, Brian and Rose Mooney, Bob and Maggie Watkins, Julie and Michael Connolly. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Masterpiece chairs Dr. Julie Cowan Novak, Dr. Barbara Denysiak, Dr. Jacqueline Denysiak, Lena Trotsko, and Marla Marshall. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Sonya Berg and Lena Trosko. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Dr. Michael Koumijian and Sonya Berg. (Photo courtesy of POP) 
Valerie Cooper, Debbie Jacobs, and Margo Schwab. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
