Gathering for the Grand Gala Gidget’s Glamorous Beach Party

The 2024 Gathering for the Grand Gala will be held Saturday May 11 2024 at 5 PM at the Palos Verdes Golf Club located at 3301 Vía Campesina in Palos Verdes Estates.

The guest of honor is Yolanda Valle-Perry a San Pedro native who grew up loving the Warner Grand Theatre and Cabrillo Beach. She was an early supporter and advocate for Grand Vision garnering the community’s support to revitalize the Warner Grand Theatre and re-energize the downtown community through the arts.

The theme “GIDGET’S Glamorous Beach Party” reflects Yolanda’s love of the beach with a nod to the 1959 Sandra Dee film. Dress up in your best beach-inspired gala-wear celebrate the Warner Grand’s long-awaited $15 million renovation enjoy tiki drinks and party to retro surfer music!

Special appearance by Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman the real-life inspiration for the character of Gidget from the 1957 novel that inspired the movie. Meet the legend who spread the surf craze through the nation.

Proceeds benefit Grand Vision’s Love the Lobby Campaign to restore the Warner Grand Theatre’s main lobby live music at the Grand Annex and Meet the Music our music education that serves 3000 schoolchildren each year.

Host or Publisher Grand Vision & the Grand Annex