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The VAPA Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the quality of access to arts education in the San Diego Unified School District, will hold its third annual Spotlight benefit event, Beyond Brilliance, on April 10, at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla (7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037). The event begins at 4 p.m. with a prelude VIP reception with a cocktail and champagne toast at the JAI, followed by a 5 p.m. welcome reception, complete with cocktails, bountiful fare and pop-up performances in the courtyard. At 6 p.m., a production featuring musical and theatrical performances by highly gifted SDUSD student artists at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall and at 7 p.m., the much-anticipated dolce & divertimenti of lively jazz, sweets and treats galore, prepared by SDUSD culinary arts students mentored by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa. Creative, colorful attire is encouraged. The first of its kind event, co-chaired by Doreen Schonbrun and Phyllis Epstein, will honor Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor of the University of California San Diego and VAPA’S leading sponsor. Khosla will be honored for his support and partnership on many levels, including providing services to teachers in curriculum and instruction, professional development, and community collaboration. Tickets start at $100 for Friends which comes with an overture reception and spotlight performance, $200 for supporters including Dolci and divertimenti, and $350 for VIP provides a champagne reception and valet parking. For registration visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 For more information, to purchase tickets or sponsor the event, visit: https://give.vapafoundation.org/event/beyond-brilliance/e392159 Visit VAPA Foundation on Facebook + Instagram

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