On May 20, 2018, AHS-LA held our annual fundraiser for the Valeria Finzi Memorial Scholarship.
We were treated to a lovely afternoon on the shady lawn of Chateau Le Fleurs, Duquessa McGuffin's lovely residence in Flintridge.
As is our custom, we were entertained by the recipients of this year's Finzi scholarships, plus a guest artist.
The guest artist this year was Primary Colors, the jazz trio consisting of harpist/vocalist Liza Wallace, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Ryan Knudsen.
Above: Guests relax on the lawn of Chateau Le Fleurs.
Above: Before the performances, AHS-LA president Allison Allport and board member Ellie Choate offer a toast to the late Bob Gotthoffer.
Above: our hostess with the mostest, board member Duquessa McGuffin in her garden.
Above: raffle assistant draws tickets for prizes, which included harp CDs, sheet music, tote bags, wine and cheese, and more!
Above: Joshua Ho performs.
Above: Grace Hong performs.
Above: Antoine Angelastro performs.
Above: Charis Bergey performs.
Above: Finzi scholarship recipients, some with their teachers. L to R: Hee Jin Yoon with her student Joshua Ho; Bonnie Mohr with her student Charis Bergey; student Grace Hong; Allison Allport with her student Antoine Angelastro.
Above: guest artists Primary Colors trio perform jazz standards and originals. L to R: Liza Wallace, harp and vocals; Josh Johnson, saxophone; and Ryan Knudsen, percussion.
Above: guests relax and enjoy snacks.