From El Greco to Dali Circle Opening on July 6, 2011

The James C. Copley Auditorium was transformed into a luxurious Spanish lounge

Executive Director Roxana Velasquez gives a tour of the From El Greco to Dali Collection

Guests were welcomed into the Sculpture Court Cafe for St. Germain sangria

Phil and Lyn Gildred with Katy Dessent (left to right)

Sneak peek into the From El Greco to Dali exhibition

Colorful festivities

Mojacar Flamenco provided the exceptional entertainment

Contemporary flamenco dancer from Mojacar

A slice of Spanish paradise here in Balboa Park

Board Member Dolores Clark and guest Rebeca Mier

Executive Director Roxana Velasquez led the From El Greco to Dali tour

From El Greco to Dali: Great Spanish Masters from the Perez Simon Collection

Guests Virgilio Garza, James Hastle, Cyanne Chutkow and Andrea Fiucyznski (from left to right)

Benefactor donors Debra Drake and Jacki Johnson

Tom Gildred, President of the Board of Trustees

Sam Dychter and Jesi Betancourt

Trustee Gordon Brodfuehrer, Executive Director Roxana Velasquez and Trustee Doug Tribble

The lovely Rana Sampson and Mayor Jerry Sanders

The San Diego Museum of Art at night

Herb and Margaret Zoehrer with friend Jas Grewal

The dancing was captivating

Guests enjoy the pre-tour

Museum Trustees Demi and Frank Rogozienski with Roxana Velasquez (left to right)

Roxana Velasquez, Josefina and Juan Antonio Perez Simo and Oscar De Leon (right to left)n

Roxana Velasquez and jokes around with Trustee Harvey White

Mr. Juan Antonio Perez Simon shares a few remarks with the guests

Maria Jose and father Juan Antonio Perez Simon

Gorgeous table decor

Board Member Terry Whitcomb and friend

James Clark and friend

Mojacar Flamenco in concert

Welcome to the Museum

Long time donors Valerie and Harry Cooper

Fabulous tray pass platitos by Campine Catering

Diego Bobadilla and friend

Insider's preview to the From El Greco to Dali Collection

Trustees Dodie and Ken Williams

Ignacio Henares and guests (right to left)

Delicious tray pass platitos by Campine Catering

Rana Sampson and Mayor Jerry Sanders in front of a Joaquin Sorolla

Elizabeth MacVean with Trustees Ritch Goetz and Lehn Goetz (left to right)

Board Member Carol Lazier (far right) with guests

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