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WOMEN'S HISTORY BRUNCH: PHOTO BY BRIAN MCCLEAN CHEF CLAUDIA SANDOVAL: PHOTO BY OSIRIS PHOTO EQUESTRIANS IN PARIS: PHOTO BY SHANNON BRINKMAN Attend benefits Women's History Brunch MARCH 21 | MT. SOLEDAD NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL In honor of National Women's History Month, the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will host its 2024 Women's History Brunch, titled "Honoring Women in Military Service, Past and Present," on the east side lawn at the memorial in La Jolla from 10am-12pm. The brunch program will pay tribute to the many contributions made by women who served and are serving in the military, highlighting their sacrifices and groundbreaking achievements as well as their positive impact within the community. Please contact Rebecca Evleth to attend or assist in underwriting. 858.384.2405, rebeccaevleth@soledadmemorial.com Mainly Mozart "Culinary Concerto" Fundraising Gala MARCH 22 | JULEP VENUE Mainly Mozart has announced the appointment of MasterChef winner and judge, Chef Claudia Sandoval, as the Culinary Director for the organization's highly anticipated 2024 fundraising gala, "Culinary Concerto." Chef Sandoval will curate an unforgettable evening of culinary delight by bringing together 24 of the most distinguished award-winning and celebrity chefs from the United States and Mexico. Each table will showcase a celebrity chef preparing a four-course dinner tableside, complemented by expertly curated wine pairings. Participating chefs include Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien (Graze), Aron Schwartz (Ranch 45), Carlos Anthony (Herb & Wood), Drew Deckman (Deckman's en el Mogor, Valle de Guadalupe), Miguel Angel Guerrero (La Querencia BajaMed, Tijuana), and Angelo Sosa (Tía Carmen, Phoenix), to name a few. In addition to the exceptional culinary experience, the evening will feature a special musical performance by award-winning songwriter, vocalist, violinist, and the Eurovision Song Contest winner, Alexander Rybak, marking his first-ever public performance in San Diego. mainlymozart.org Equestrians in Paris MARCH 22 | DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS Hosted by honorary chairman Mark Wahlberg, USET Foundation's "Equestrians in Paris" Benefit Gala will support the United States Equestrian Teams at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. The evening kicks off at 5:30pm with cocktails followed by live exhibitions, dinner, a live auction, and live music and dancing. Suggested attire is "French couture with a bold flair." The benefit planning committee includes Sean Caddell, Katherine Annie Finch, Laura Maloney, Patty Mayer, and Francie Nilforushan. For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please contact USET Foundation Director of Development Lisa Munro. lmunro@uset.org, uset.org/eip-gala Chef Claudia Sandoval Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Tamie Smith and Mai Baum win the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event ranchandcoast.com 38 FEBRUARY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE