Fall 2026

184 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Carmel Bach Festival Annual Gala Alan Mason, Joanne & Fred Madero Photos by Kelli Uldall O ver 185 people reveled in the joyous and celebratory evening at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach on the eve of opening night of the 89th Carmel Bach Festival. CBF Board President Sandie Borthwick presided over the festivities. Guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner, delighted in the music of soprano Clara Rottsolk, and raised their paddles to support another stunning and outstanding festival. Dalton Zappia, Tim Smucker, Faith Stoller, Jenny Smucker Geoff Wing, Sandie Borthwick, Arno Murayama Walan Chang, Lika Kishino Stange, Barbara Johnson Karen Nelson, Gil & Aprille Lucero Jack Enbom, Susan DuCoeur Stu & Stephanie Jacobs, George Yellich Lee & Shirley Rosen, Frank & Susan Raab Cyril & Jeannie Yansouni, Skip Cook, Paula Robichaud, Lynette & Mitch Ferguson Jim Lico, Sue Mudge, John & Diane Young, Debi & Nolan Kennedy Jay & Rochelle Zimmer, Betsey & Steve Pearson Ron Rouse, Catherine Eastman Todd & Natasha Palmaer, Vivian & Jeff Saper, Shatha & Bashar Sneeh Steve Eimer, Kevin Cartwright Photos: Kelli Uldall