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Pasadena's Women in Business Luncheon

Pasadena magazine, together with Keck Medicine of USC, hosted its annual Women in Business Luncheon at NOOR on April 10. A networking hour kicked off the event with retailers Eyes of the Marina, The RealReal, and Elite Beauty Bar, personalized poems from Haikuists, a bouquet bar and signature cocktails courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin, and sips from Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey, Yes Way Rosé, and Doña Paula Estate Malbec.

Later, attendees headed inside NOOR’s ballroom where Pasadena ’s publisher Christopher Gialanella welcomed guests, and Shawn Sheffield, Keck Medicine of USC’s chief strategy officer, gave opening remarks. Guests enjoyed a catered lunch by NOOR, bite-sized “bundtinis” from Nothing Bundt Cakes, and custom cookies from Rose Villa Cookie Company.

Following lunch, Pasadena's March cover star, filmmaker Lulu Wang, delivered an inspiring video message. Pasadena Editor-in-Chief Malina Saval moderated a Q&A session with panelists Marissa Goldberg (Doheny Eye Institute CEO), Karen Hofmann (ArtCenter College of Design president), and Sarah Rogers (executive director, estates division at The Agency).

Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run

Pasadena Humane’s 26th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run took place at Brookside Park on April 21. Over 1,600 people and their furry friends walked the Rose Bowl loop, watched demonstrations by the Pasadena Police K9 unit, visited over 70 vendors, and, most importantly, raised over $315,000 to benefit Pasadena Humane’s services and programs. In 2023, the shelter helped over 47,000 animals through adoptions, foster care, animal ICU, its pet food pantry, and its wildlife helpline.

Luminaires Gala Celebrates 50th Anniversary

More than 220 Luminaires and guests gathered on March 14 at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate their golden anniversary and support Doheny Eye Institute’s vision research. They raised over $150,000. Luminaires President Fran Biles and Benefit Co-Chairs Jinny Dalbeck and Linda Moore greeted guests with a champagne toast and Doheny Eye Institute Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Deborah Ferrington thanked the Luminaires for their decades of support. Following lunch, a fashion show took place, featuring designs from Robert Ellis Boutique.