Jeanne McGuire and Sam Consos at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Randy Shulman, Hannah Kully, Mona Shulman, Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens President Karen Lawrence, Susan Chandler, and Chris Benter at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sister Domina and Sister Candy Cide of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Ariella Haver, Steve Shrager, Nick Cacarnakis, Effie Cacarnakis, and John Salvucci at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Theresa Donis and Carlos Aguas at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Celeste Bass, Blair Jenkins, Eric Gustafson, and Jeff Mueller at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Darrin Murray and Don Mike at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Sister Candy Cide, Jody Rosenthal, Tracy McCalla, Sister Dominia, Ken Catedral, Alfie Catedral, and Sister Perkie Dot at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Brenda Elizinger and Carlos Garay at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Matthew Jaramillo, Ray Aghak, and Ehab Nawar at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Carlos Medina and Jayzen Patria at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Steve Strange, Sister Perkie Dot, and Lorenzo Cummings at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jeff Wozniak and Nick Hryciw at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Mark Taylor and Chris Hoffman at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Chris and Bob Ruff at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Gary Moneysmith, Nicole Cavender, Kristan Swan, and Phil Swan at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Moses Park and Ed Oxford at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Gary Carr and Matt Goist at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Eric Bescher and Juan Pineda at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Shirley Xia, Tyler Shaputis, Cathy Van, Doug Kikuta, and Hong Taing at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jennifer Weaver and Reneé Santos at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Daniel Puttnam and Linda Santiman at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Alex King, Janet Alberti, and Fred Schneider at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jean Phillipe Avouac and Michael Lisano at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
David Dean and Amy Gallagher at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Gregg Lacy and John Walke at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Barry Hamaguchi and David Gonzalez at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Kitty Donahue and Shene Patrick at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Emily Goldblatt and Lynsey Hand at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Jeannette Soriano and Felipe Agredano at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Valdez Murati and Rachel Park at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Chris Smith and Ty Intharinh at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Dawn Church and Adrian Voo at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Mark Millmore and Alex King at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Paul Takizawa/Pasadena Now]
Trans Chorus of Los Angeles at An Evening Among the Roses at The Huntington Rose Garden [Candice Merrill/Pasadena Now]
The Huntington’s iconic Rose Garden was ablaze with color and festivity on Friday, June 7, as it hosted the 10th annual “An Evening Among the Roses.” This enchanting garden party celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and their invaluable contributions to The Huntington.
The evening began with a VIP reception on the south terrace of the Huntington Art Gallery. Guests enjoyed an exclusive cocktail reception, featuring a captivating performance by Wrabel and the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles. Attendees also had the opportunity to view the stunning “Albrecht Dürer: Wanderlust” exhibition, adding an artistic flair to the start of the evening.
As the clock struck 7 p.m., the main event commenced in the Rose Garden. Guests, dressed in their fanciful garden party attire, were greeted by a vibrant atmosphere of music, dancing, and a rainbow of blooms. The garden was transformed into a magical setting, with specialty cocktails, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and lively performances that kept the energy high throughout the night.
The celebration honored the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members of the community, acknowledging their many contributions to The Huntington. This one-night-only event provided a unique opportunity for guests to revel under the stars, amidst the enchanting beauty of the Rose Garden.
The 10th annual “An Evening Among the Roses” was not just a party; it was a heartfelt celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community spirit. For more information about upcoming events at The Huntington, visit www.huntington.org.
