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Chaired by Catriona Jamieson and Sheldon Morris, "The Gala: Horizons" draws inspiration from their passion for science and space—realms that have long captivated artists exploring the infinite, the unknown, and the unknowable. Just as black holes bend light and reshape space, contemporary art shifts perspectives, challenges expectations, and unveils new ways of thinking. MCASD serves as a dynamic hub for these explorations, offering world-class exhibitions, cutting-edge programs, and transformative educational experiences that engage and inspire our community. Join us for an exhilarating evening overlooking the vast Pacific, surrounded by art and space. Begin your evening with specialty bites and exquisite cocktails, before enjoying a specially curated meal by Chef Tim Kolanko, Urban Kitchen Group. The Gala is the Museum’s premiere and largest fundraising event, annually raising over $900,000. Your attendance directly supports the mission of the Museum to invite all audiences to experience our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. We look forward to an exceptional evening with you in support of MCASD. Please note that The Gala is 21+. Ticket Information ***Please note that the last day to purchase tables and tickets to The Gala: Horizons will be Sunday, August 24.*** PREMIERE TABLE Reservations at $50,000 for table of ten ($48,150 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $5,000 per person ($4,815 is tax-deductible) For all ticket holders: Premiere table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary Alex Katz exhibition catalogue | Complimentary valet parking For Table Sponsors only: Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026) Reserve Tickets - PLATINUM TABLE Reservations at $25,000 for table of ten ($23,250 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $2,500 per person ($2,325 is tax-deductible) For all ticket holders: Preferred table location | Tableside champagne service | Upgraded wine pairings and a dedicated wine steward | Complimentary valet parking For Table Sponsors only: Private curatorial tour of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance for up to 10 guests (exhibition on view August 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026) Reserve Tickets - GOLD TABLE Reservations at $15,000 for table of ten ($13,350 is tax-deductible) Individual reservations at $1,500 per person ($1,335 is tax-deductible) Seating in the Art Park Dining Room | Complimentary valet parking Reserve Tickets Underwriting Opportunities Support the future of contemporary art by underwriting The Gala: Horizons. As an underwriter, your generous contribution directly offsets event costs—ensuring that every dollar raised goes toward supporting the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. Underwriters receive special recognition on digital assets and at The Gala. Reach your corporate social responsibility goals with MCASD. Grow your brand awareness and expand your client network – in an artful way. Your individual and/or corporate investment is 100% tax-deductible. Join us in making this unforgettable night of art and celebration possible. We are eager to create meaningful and lasting partnerships; please contact Alexis Polakoff, Senior Director, Development at apolakoff@mcasd.org for custom Underwriting and Sponsorship packages to fit your needs. Underwriting Opportunity – The Cocktail Hour Underwriting Opportunity – The Gala Dinner Underwriting Opportunity (PDF) About the Chairs Sheldon Morris, M. D. MPH is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Division of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at UC, San Diego. Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Division of Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute. Sheldon and Cat are committed to supporting their community in the arts, education and health. Cat’s mother is an artist and her father was an engineer. Together they taught her that art expands your mind. As long-time residents of La Jolla with two children, Isabella and Harris, Sheldon and Cat consider MCASD an iconic community resource that represents the strong dedication to the arts by our community and a destination to all those that live or visit San Diego. Sheldon has served on the MCASD Board of Trustees since 2021. Honorary Committee Thank you to our generous supporters and underwriters that make this event successful. Deena and Ken* Altman Barbara Arledge* Melissa Garfield Bartell* and Michael Bartell Mary* and Jim Berglund AJ and Chris* Birchby Frania and Charles* Black Nancy* and Matthew Browar Marcia Hazan* and Mark Cammell Karen Cohn* Jennifer Nelson* and John Dineen Carolyn P. Farris* Deidre Buddin* and Jose Fernandez Karen S. Fox* Celia Henely* Alex High* Margaret Jackson* Dr. Paul E. Jacobs* Chanfeng Zhao and Tao Jiang* Kathryn Kanjo and David Jurist Patsy and David* Marino Margret and Nevins* McBride Anna Haudenschild Meier* and Philip Meier Lorenza Fabre Vega* and Bruno Meli Alessandra Moctezuma* Drs. Catriona Jamieson and Sheldon Morris* Garna Muller* Kristina and Ali* Nafii Maryanne* and Irwin Pfister Elizabeth Phelps* Cami and Tom* Rosso Colette Carson Royston* and Ivor Royston Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss* *Names are listed alphabetically. 2025-2026 MCASD Board of Trustees are notated with *. List as of 8/21. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is about two flappers on the prowl for sugar daddies. First published in 1925, Anita Loos' cheeky comic novel has now been reissued in paperback.

In celebration of Jimmy Buffett Day and Margaritaville’s brand-wide Day of Service, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is proud to host a weekend of community, music, and giving back through its Keep the Party Going campaign. From August 29 – September 1, the hotel will activate a series of fundraising efforts to support the San Diego Music Foundation, a local nonprofit enriching the region’s music community. The weekend kicks off with a benefit concert on Friday, August 29 at the hotel’s rooftop bar, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar. This free event will feature live sets from musicians/bands, a travel-themed silent auction, and food and drink available for purchase - with a portion of the proceeds going back to the cause. Throughout the weekend, the celebration continues with the Keep the Party Going cup promotion, live music, and festive pop-up moments. Guests can enjoy donation-based ice cream carts, family-friendly activity stations, 5 p.m. rooftop cheers with complimentary margaritas, blender bike competitions, and more. Benefit Concert Highlights: Live performances by local artists (donation based) Silent auction featuring local experiences and travel items 50% of rooftop food & beverage revenue donated to the San Diego Music Foundation Interactive activations such as photo booth, stilt walkers, airbrush tattoos (donation based), and a Keep the Party Going photo activation Family-friendly, open to the publicWeekend-Wide Fundraising Initiatives: Keep the Party Room Package: $5 per night donated from each qualifying stay Cocktail for a Cause: will donate $1 from each signature cocktail served in a commemorative cup Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds from August 29 benefit event auction donated All Margaritaville communities, properties, resorts, restaurants, destinations, hotels, and cruises are conducting a brand-wide Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day, August 29, and the following Labor Day Weekend. This initiative is to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived, dedicated to supporting others and uplifting his community, by supporting organizations around the world. When: August 29, 2025 | 4 – 8 p.m. Where: 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Rooftop, 616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101

The countdown has begun for the decaying building in the heart of downtown to either be sold or demolished. The nearly 100-year-old California Theatre has been shuttered since 1990 due to structural safety concerns.

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre will break the current partisan tie at the county — hear from one political analyst about what that means. Then, Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis again joins us with his take on the District 1 election. Also, find out why area beaches are subject to closure. And, from reporting partner inewsource, hear about a new affordable housing project in the heart of Chula Vista. Finally, we’ve got a feature story on the 100th birthday of the oldest roller coaster in the county.

Jacumbia Fest: Saturday, August 30, 5 p.m. @ Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Featuring: Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto • Romperayo • La Diabla • DJ Strange Bouquets & Matt Bozzone Bad Vibes Good Friends and Jacumba Hot Springs proudly present Jacumbia Fest — a one-night-only celebration of Afro-Colombian rhythms, traditional and psychedelic cumbia from Colombia, Mexico and USA. In San Diego's most sacred refuge "Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel". Join us for a powerful night of music and dance featuring the legendary Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto—torchbearers of Colombia’s ancestral gaita and cumbia traditions. Sharing the stage are Bogotá’s experimental groove magicians Romperayo, known for their wild, percussion-driven reinventions of tropical classics, and Tijuana’s own La Diabla, fusing border-town swagger with sultry sonidero energy and vinyl archeologist and BVGF founder DJ Strange Bouquets and DJ Matt Bozzone of Spacehall Sound Machine. Set in the surreal landscape of Jacumba Hot Springs, this desert gathering promises a sonic pilgrimage that spans generations and continents. Come early for a soak, stay late for the music. Doors at 5 p.m. 21+ | Food & Drinks Available | Pool Access Let the rhythms move you under the desert sky. Limited capacity – grab your tickets now. Private Camping & Public Camping Available • proof of ticket includes invitation to camp on local primitive land (limited to 100 spots must register after buying ticket) • campsites are first come first serve • located 6 minutes walking from the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel & nestled in the cottonwoods adjacent to Jacumba Lake • No hookups • Tent, car, and RV parking approved • Campsites are limited to 1 vehicle per campsite - parking lot adjacent for extra vehicles. • Any dogs must remain on leash at all times, and must be cleaned up. • No amplified music. • No fires or fireworks. • This private property is adjacent to the town of Jacumba Hot Springs, all campers must be respectful of their family homes and their neighbors. • Quiet hours start at 10 p.m. Bad Vibes Good Friends on Facebook / Instagram

Books Thru Bars is an extension of Groundwork Books; a leftist, non-hierarchical, non-profit, workers’ cooperative located at UCSD. We are 100% volunteer run, community based collective that has been sending books and resources to people incarcerated for years. Books Thru Bars strives to make literacy more accessible, as without access to the internet, books are one of the only places to turn for incarcerated people who wish to learn, imagine, study or grow. We respect readers’ journeys by selecting items in line with their interests, whether that be educational or recreational. Books Thru Bars FAQs: sdbooksthrubars.wordpress.com/faqs/ Books Thru Bars San Diego on Instagram

Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Where: L'Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 Limited Spots Available! We're excited to host a creative fundraiser for the ACLU — featuring a floral arranging workshop and a beautiful evening with an ocean view! Native Poppy is proud to support the ACLU, whose work to protect civil rights and fight for equity resonates deeply with our belief that everyone deserves freedom to live, love and express themselves fully and fearlessly. First, enjoy two hours of entertaining and educational floral design instruction from Native Poppy florists, where you'll create a stunning arrangement using flowers generously donated by Cali Wholesale. Finish the night by walking your arrangement over to a beautiful dinner party on L'Auberge's sunset terrace with an ocean view. Student work will become the centerpiece for a dinner party with delicious fare, with menu options fit for most dietary preferences. This experience is perfect for all skill levels, no prior floristry experience necessary. Bring your friends, or come alone to learn and build community! Your ticket includes: - Fun and comprehensive instruction of our best-selling Flower Arranging 101 class with Native Poppy florists - Dinner and drinks on an ocean-view terrace (GF, DF, and V options available) - Your beautiful arrangement to take home - 100% of all proceeds raised will be donated to the ACLU -Please note: we take care to create a safe workshop experience for our guests. By enrolling in this workshop, you accept the terms of Native Poppy's waiver of liability. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram ACLU on Facebook / Instagram

Voted Best Museum by San Diego Magazine, the Fleet Science Center invites you to explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits that spark curiosity for all ages. Experience science in action and catch awe-inspiring documentaries in San Diego’s only IMAX® dome theater. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Fleet is your destination for discovery and inspiration. For hours, tickets, and more, visit FleetScience.org. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

Stream with the PBS app (Expires Sept. 16, 2025) / Watch Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV. Journey to Virginia Beach for vintage finds both local and global, including a John Wayne mug collection, ca. 1960, a 1977 Frank McCarthy On the Owl Hoot Trail oil and 1943-1944 Albert Einstein letters. Which is appraised for up to $100,000?