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FeedOf Bling-Bling and Cleaning Up
Contributor Rachel Laing writes this month about what our high-life living citizenry is buying, eating and doing, and the parties they simply have to be seen attending. Design editor Thomas Shess gets the keys to the best hotel suites in town and lets us in for a sneak peek. Tom Gable pours forth about priceless wines that are full-bodied in taste; don’t even ask how much they cost. And assistant art director Heather Eubanks gets the finest fashions—as well as those all-important accessories—in place in time for the next chi-chi holiday gala.
Merry Christmas, and a happy new wardrobe to all.
THERE’S NOTHING REALLY LUXURIOUS about San Diego Magazine’s recent office renovation. But it’s still a good story worth passing along. Each month after we close an issue, we hold a Thank God It’s Over (TGIO) day. We recognize an employee of the month and usually play a game at a group lunch. We’ve done office trivia contests; played spoofs called “Newly-Friend Game” and “A Magazine Idol.” Last month, we played “The Apprentice: Cleaning Up.”
It was held on a Friday and loosely based on Donald Trump’s The Apprentice. Four project managers and their teams were assigned areas in our Front Street office to clean up and organize. They tackled the mailroom. The conference room. Common areas. The kitchen. There was some grumbling at first. Then, magically and beautifully, team spirit kicked in. Competitive juices started flowing. But at the same time, teams found themselves helping each other with tasks. Today, we’ve got new paint, new organization and a renewed sense of team pride. It shows, physically, in our workspace. And I think it’s also reflected in these pages.
Enjoy the issue. It shines.
RON DONOHO
Executive Editor
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Speaking UpLaura and Ethan Boyer chaired Voices for Children’s annual Starry, Starry Night gala, which netted more than $500,000 for programs benefiting local foster children. The gala was held at the La Jolla estate of Joan Waitt, who served as honorary chair, and featured gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss and entertainment by Pink Martini and the Dana Garret Jazz Trio. Robert Hughes (KPRI 102.1) and Rory Devine (NBC 7/39) emceed. |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Gourmet DinnerT. Boone and Madeleine Pickens were honored as persons of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and LPL Financial at San Diego's premier fall charity gala. |
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Battle of the ChefsThe Fifth Annual Chef Showdown was held at NTC Promenade in Point Loma. San Diego's culinary giants battled centerstage before a hungry crowd that enjoyed food prepared by local area restaurants. Showdown proceeds will be used to increase domestic violence awareness. |
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Bubbly TimeOcean Discovery Institute, formerly Aquatic Adventures, raised $150,000 for youth programs that encourage nature and ocean exploration at its 10th annual “Bubble Up!” gala at the Birch Aquarium. Founder and executive director Shara Fisler unveiled the organization’s new name and Web site, oceandiscoveryinstitute.org. Bill Menish hosted the evening’s program. Attendees included Assemblymember Lori Saldaña, San Diego City Councilman Todd Gloria, San Diego Unified School Board president Sheila Jackson and vice president Richard Barrera, author Richard Louv and Olympic medalist Guenter Seidel. |
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