management , Veronica , and her husband Miguel Leff , Esq . ( along with their three daughters Suzy , Eliana and Ariela ) have been committed patrons and audience members of the performing arts in town . Veronica joined the SDO Board of Directors in 2016 and has focused much of her development efforts on creating unique special events to raise friends and funds for the Opera like the recent Intimate Portrait featuring the history , music and culture of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera ’ s beloved Mexico . “ I have long been inspired by my mother ’ s decades-long commitment and volunteer work in the San Diego community ,” Veronica shared with GB Magazine . Diana Lombrozo and her husband Eliezer are passionate about music and have been loyal subscribers of the Opera since the 1980s when they first made La Jolla their home . Highlights from her years of
Glamorous guests on opening night of El Ultimo
Sueno de Frida y Diego
El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego
volunteering include The Bishop ’ s School 90th Anniversary Celebration , the “ Celebrities Cook for the Cancer Center ” gala ( that led to what is now the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD ) and chairing the Platinum Tour of The Secret Garden Tour of the La Jolla Historical Society . Diana was a member of The La Jolla Guild of San Diego Opera and co-chaired its Mardi Gras Gala . Diana and Eliezer have been loyal supporters of SDO ’ s fundraising efforts , most recently opening their home to host , as well as co-sponsor , special events like Noche Española . Veronica and Diana concur , “ We invite you to join us in helping to secure the future of San Diego Opera for our community and to honor Peggy and Peter Preuss and applaud their years of commitment to our community . They are an inspirational couple and an example to follow .” San Diego Opera is looking forward to welcoming you to a fabulous evening … When in Rome ! taking place on April 22 at the Hyatt Aventine .
To purchase tickets , or more information , please visit www . sdopera . org / operaball
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