Launching its second century, the Laguna Art Museum held its annual gala at the Festival of Arts grounds with 270 guests enjoying performance art, fine dining and dancing, hosted by Masters of Ceremonies Chuck Henry and Fritz Coleman of NBC4 News fame. Longtime supporters Jane and Joe Hanauer were recognized as honorary chairs, and Lita Albuquerque received the prestigious 2019 Wendt Award. Photography COBA Images
Gala Co-Chair Kristin Samuelian, Honorary Chair Joe Hanauer, LAM Executive Director Malcolm Warner, Honorary Chair Jane Hanauer, Gala Co-Chairs Deborah Engle and Elie Weaver 
LAM Executive Diector Malcolm Warner presenting the museum’s Wendt Award to Lita Albuquerque 
Kurt and Mandy Armstrong, Lissa Strong, Ocean at Main Chef Craig Strong (prepared the dinner entree), Chuck Henry and Fritz Coleman 
Board of Trustees President Emeritus G. Ray Kerciu, Mihae Park 
John and Rachel Stanaland, Kelly and Craig Perkins