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Please call Anne Pearson at (505) 988-2282, Ext. 7 for any questions regarding the event.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6pm
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

FROM 6pm

Cocktail reception featuring Wally Ausserer Jazz Trio

AWARDS PRESENTATION 6:45pm

Angel Award: Patricia Stanley

DINNER at 7:00 pm

Three-course dinner menu created by Executive Chef Gregory Joseph and Banquet Chef Josh Kessel

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Your Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Unique, one-night only concert conducted by Joshua Habermann

Attire: Black Tie Optional

 

Entrée Selections

Seared Halibut Pavé, Cauliflower Risotto, Charred Corn, Tomato Concasse and Wild Rice

Green Chile Braised Short Ribs, Herbed Manchego Polenta, Roasted Broccolini

Farro Grain “Risotto Style”, Baby Beets, Carrots, Smoked Tomato Sauce, Corn, Soy Beans, Sweet Pea Purée

Special Thanks to Our 2025 Gala Attendees

Samba Donors ($3,750)

Patrick Carr, in honor of Pat Stanley
George Case and Nathan Salazar (2)
Susan Esco Chandler and Alfred D. Chandler (2)
Catherine and Guy Gronquist (2)

Tango Donors ($2,750)

Halley Faust and Eve Cohen (2)

Salsa Donors ($1,750)

Hank and Kathryn King Coleman (2)
Barry and Margaret Lyerly (3)
Kelly Purcell and Kevin Sadler (2)
Tobi Watson

Mambo Donors ($1,250)

Anne and Thomas Conner (2)
Peter Siegel and Jon Patrick (2)
Lynne Horning
James Murphy and Roxanne Howe-Murphy (2)
Dana and Jim Manning (2)
Andrea Meditch (2)
Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath (2)
Patti Wetzel & Sirous Partovi (2)
Jose Piedra de la Portilla and Ernesto Roederer (2)
Dr. and Mrs. Leon Podles (5)
Patricia and Bradley Thompson (2)

Merengue Donors ($700)

Eric Butler and Chris Andersen (2)
Nancy and Murray Bern (2)
Lisa Romanoff Botos and Stephen Botos (2)
Mary Costello
Allegra and Jim Derryberry (2)
Janet Desforges
Gregory Dove
George Duncan and Sheryl Kelsey (2)
Dr. John and Cookie Emerson (2)
Leslie Shaw and Peter Frank (2)
Jeffrey Fort and Diane Locandro (4)
Gwen and Ralph Fuller (2)
W. Peyton George (2)
Bill and Diane Graves (3)
John Gray and Ray A. Landy (2)
James O. Harris, Jr. (2)
Drs. Walter and Karin High (2)
Stephen and Jane Hochberg (2)
Rae Hoffacker & Peter Pappas (2)
Susana Margarita Howard and Vincent Charles Pigott (2)
Joe Bob Kinsel and Jane Kinsel (2)
Walt and Mary Kirchner (2)
David and Miranda Lind (2)
Christine and Pierre Lorillard (2)
Laurie Meyer
Fraser & Alice McAlpine (2)
Thomas McCaffrey
Laura C. McWilliams
Felicia and Dan Morrow (2)
Linda Osborne
Marianne Reuter
Kevin Waidmann and Donald Shina (2)
Alison Sowden
Silvia and Alexander Speyer III (4)
Patricia Stanley
Lore Thorpe
Jan Watson

Donations in Lieu of Tickets

Helen and Doug Brooks
Drs. Seth Vaccaro and Jean Dea
Ernest and Jane Godlove
Mindy Teolis
John Wilcynski and Jan Chavez-Wilcynski, in honor of Carmen Paradis
Linda Wolcott

We Reached Our Goal!

The success of our Gala relies entirely on your contributions in advance — no auctions, raffles, or requests for donations will interrupt this special event. Instead, each entry ticket includes a meaningful donation in support of your Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

100%

$131,000 out of $130,000 raised