Bunny Bastian

The Young Patronesses of the Opera [YPO] celebrated their 61st Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon at the Coral Gables Country Club with an “America The Beautiful” theme. Attendees showed their American spirit as they donned red, white & blue attire complete with stylish hats.

Cuban couture designer Mayda Cisneros hosted a private preview of her latest collection of gowns to an A-list crowd in celebration of Florida Grand Opera’s upcoming “A Zarzuela Gala” featuring Plácido Domingo.

The annual Spirit of Charity Gala, hosted by Catholic Charities, benefited children, families, the elderly, the disabled and the homeless, among others in need throughout one of their most successful events to date. Live music and dancing among the more than 650 community leaders present rounded out a night filled with joy and hope.