Photos from last night’s gala:

Posterboard welcome at the entrance of the event.

A view of the steeple at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles from the courtyard where the cocktail hour was held.

The interior of a retired Catholic church makes an interesting gathering space for a dinner event

A wine station in front of the old confessionals? How apropos.

The program for the evening

Debra Manners and Robert Pynoos receive proclamations from a local dignitary.

The lovel y orchid centerpiece at our table.

Nathan Pacheco entertains the crowd with the accompaniment of a piano and a cello.

Some of my dining companions from Dignity Health at table 14

Jennifer and Todd at Dignity Health’s table #14

Nathan Pacheco returns for a second mini-set of singing.

Vibiana has a striking interior