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Picnic at the Park 2023

Saturday, March 4, 2023

February 2023 Donor Spotlight - Anthony Boganey

Thursday, February 9, 2023

“If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education.”-Yo Yo Ma

January 2023 Donor Spotlight - Lori Moore

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

To leave a legacy is to provide something for the future that will be valued and treasured by others. That is how Lori Moore sees the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. “I sit at this venue and feel gratitude for living here in San Diego,” says Lori. “This venue is a beautiful space where all can come together and enjoy the magic of family and friendships.” Speaking of legacies, Lori is a 5th generation San Diegan whose family created The Cushman Foundation, a charitable organization that supports various arts, cultural, and human services programs throughout the community. Their home page states, “The Foundation is giving back to the city that has supported their family for generations.”

October 2022 Donor Spotlight - Arlene Inch

Thursday, October 20, 2022

For many of us, music has shaped our lives and served as a source of joy and inspiration. This is certainly true for Arlene Inch. Great grandniece of the Austrian composer, Hugo Wolf, Arlene comes from a long line of musicians. “It’s in the genes,” she says. A native of San Diego, Arlene attended Coronado High School, graduated from SDSU, and went on to become Board Chair of TransPak, a shipping company headquartered in San Jose, C.A. After returning to San Diego in 2020, she joined the Board of Directors for The San Diego Symphony and became a member of The Beethoven Society. “I love getting involved, and I love the Symphony – It’s like coming home.”

My Playlist #181

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

BE A PART OF BUILDING A FUTURE FOR THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The San Diego Symphony’s THE FUTURE IS HEAR campaign is a $125 million capital campaign supporting The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™, improvements to Copley Symphony Hall at the Jacobs Music Center and the San Diego Symphony’s artistic initiatives that enhance the quality and excellence of the orchestra. We are proud to announce that we have achieved 99% of our campaign goal and hope to count you among our community supporters. The ongoing success of the campaign is thrilling to all of us at the Symphony and we are truly grateful for the generosity of all who have given at every level. It is a joy to hear from our donors why they choose to support this important initiative including Cole and Judy Willoughby who selected a bench in recognition of their gift, symbolizing the Symphony’s commitment to community outreach. “Over the years we have watched the San Diego Symphony grow in quality of music, size, and service to the community. When we saw the scope and potential impact of The Rady Shell, we decided to become part of it through financial support. The Shell is destined to become one of the jewels of the San Diego bayfront.” Illuminated benches line the bay and walkway leading to the entrance of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. They provide a place of relaxation for the community to enjoy the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and musical guest artists along San Diego’s waterfront. With a gift of $100,000 that may be paid over one to five years, you can become a part of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, memorialized as one of the supporters who recognize the importance of music and community coming together. Your support will enable us to further enhance these facilities and programming for the enjoyment and benefit of all. Click here to learn more about THE FUTURE IS HEAR campaign and the benefits that come with contributing. To make a gift at this impactful level, email Jen Nicolai, Director of Advancement, Campaign and Major Gifts at jnicolai@sandiegosymphony.org or call (619) 237-1969.

Naming of the Dianne Bashor Box Office at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Monday, March 14, 2022

This spring, the San Diego Symphony announced the naming of the Dianne Bashor Box Office at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in recognition of a major gift to the Symphony’s “The Future is Hear” fundraising campaign. 

Highlighting Our Donors: THE GILDRED FAMILY

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The ongoing success of THE FUTURE IS HEAR campaign is thrilling to all of us at the San Diego Symphony. To date we have raised $120M toward our $125M goal. We are grateful for the generosity of all who have given at every level. It is a joy to be able to share stories from some of the campaign donors and learn about why they have decided to support this important initiative.

Highlighting Our Donors - PENNY AND LOU ROSSO

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The ongoing success of THE FUTURE IS HEAR campaign is thrilling to all of us at the San Diego Symphony. To date we have raised $111M toward our $125M goal. We are grateful for the generosity of all who have given at every level. It is a joy to be able to share stories from some of the campaign donors and learn about why they have decided to support this important initiative.