Author: Tony La Bruno

Spotlight on Education – Chadwick Professionals Holiday Soiree Mix and Mingle

By Tony La Bruno | December 16, 2021

The ninth annual Chadwick School holiday networking party took off at the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach on December 2. It was a unique opportunity for alumni, parents of alumni and friends of Chadwick to network and be together for the holidays. Each guest was invited to bring a small toy or gift card…

Spotlight on Holidays – Grand Marshal and PV Resident Baseball star Kenley Jansen at VIP reception

By Tony La Bruno | December 14, 2021

The Rolling Hills Estates 24th Annual Parade of Lights was in full force on the evening of December 4, with a VIP reception with dignitaries from all the Peninsula cities. Los Angeles Dodger Kenley Jansen served as the Grand Marshal of the evening. Jansen is a World Series Champion (2020) and a three-time MLB All…

Spotlight on Art Palos Verdes Art Center Lectures

By Tony La Bruno | November 17, 2021

The Palos Verdes Art Center hosted a lecture titled “Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking” featuring Bernard Fallon as emcee on Nov. 6. Artist Marie Colmey, spun a roulette wheel to pick a topic for a future art piece to be added to the collection. The concept started with the idea of fortune cookies, all…

Spotlight on Charity Vistas for Children

By Tony La Bruno | November 17, 2021

In her Letter from the President, Josephine Balzano noted that this year’s Vistas for Children’s “For Your Eyes Only” was particularly momentous because the group returned to in-person fundraising to support special needs children and their families. “For Your Eyes Only” was hosted at the Palos Verdes Golf Club — James Bond was the theme…

Spotlight on charity A Night at the Ranch

By Tony La Bruno | November 16, 2021

Las Candalistas hosted their fall fundraiser at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates on October 30. The sold-out event featured live music from Andy and Renee and their band Hard Rain. It was a dance-the-night-away shindig with a dinner buffet catered by Entertaining Friends, a harvest beer taster with a keepsake glass and…

Movie Night Under the Stars

By Tony La Bruno | October 25, 2021

The Palos Verdes Estates Foundation wrapped up the summer on September 25, with a big screen, outdoor family movie night. “Raya and the Last Dragon” played while families picnicked. The cool evening event took place on the grassy area above the Palos Verdes Beach Club, close to the PEF administration offices. To learn more about…

Spotlight on society – Las Madrecitas Fall Fundraiser

By Tony La Bruno | December 17, 2019

The Pacific Coast Jazz Orchestra led a spirited evening of dancing, live and silent auctions at Las Madrecitas fall dinner benefitting the Orthopaedic Institute for Children. The dinner was held at the Marriott’s Lighthouse Ballroom in Torrance. Auctions items included six nights in a luxurious Maui condominium and private sushi party for 35 guests. Former…