Pacific Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Gala Grand Affair
KUDOS Newport Beach Staff
Taking the theme of its founding in 1978, many of the 400 Pacific Symphony gala guests at Hotel Irvine dressed in disco-era attire to celebrate the symphony’s dynamic musical achievement. President John Forsyte recognized Ellie and Michael Gordon as Philanthropists of the Year as well as six board chairs in attendance. The dinner dance raised more than $1.5 million for symphony programs. Photography Ann Chatillon, Ann White
Pacific Symphony’s 40th Anniversary Gala at Hotel IrvineGala Co-Chairs Ruth Ann and John Evans, Michele Forsyte and John Forsyte, President of Pacific SymphonyGala DecorSymphony board chairs honored by Carl St.Clair and John Forsyte included, from left, Joann Leatherby, Mike Kerr, Sally Anderson, John Daniels, John Stahr, Mike Gordon, Doug Freeman, and John EvansPhilanthorpist of the Year honorees Ellie and Mike GordonJohn Travolta impersonator, left, with Greg BatesMichelle and David HorowitzDavid and Benicia Zeng, Ling and Charlie ZhangDee and Larry HigbyMark Tomaino, Annosheh and Alan Oskoulan, Diana MartinSusan St.Clair and Carl St.Clair, Music Director of the Pacific SymphonyLeslie and Scott SeigelAlfred Somekh, Liz Merage, Todd Pratt and Barbara Johnson.Walkie and Janet Ray, Jim and Sheila Peterson.Brandon and Melissa Mazzacavallo, Jaynine and Dave WarnerEntertainers on roller skates
