Sonoran Symphony 2004

As the sun set on the evening of Saturday, May 1, guests of the Desert Foothills Land Trust's Sonoran Symphony 2004 were treated to an evening of Symphonic Western music amid the beautiful landscape they hoped to preserve. Some 650 guests attended the popular "Dinner and Concert Under the Stars," which featured entertainment by Western Vocalist Don Edwards, Cowboy Poet Waddie Mitchell and The Phoenix Symphony.

The benefit began at 5:30 p.m. at Rancho Mañana Golf Resort in Cave Creek with a reception followed by a gourmet dinner prepared and served by the award-winning Tonto Bar & Grill. In addition, the non-profit organization, Wild at Heart, released a great-horned owl into the desert after DFLT Board president Vivian Marr and event chair Dawn Hopkins welcomed guests. Several prominent guests attended, including:

Left to right: Scottsdale residents Erika Greaves, raffle chair, and Roger Greaves	Left to right: Scottsdale residents Dawn Hopkins, event chair, and Erika Greaves
From Left to right: Top: David Cheren, Eric Gilchrest, Diane and Marty Wellen; Bottom: Kitsy Cheren and Jocelyn Wallace (all of Scottsdale).	Left to right: Carefree residents Peggy McKernan, Jacque Bigelow, and Marie Ponzetti.
All Photos: John Brinkman, Foothills Photo
Left to right: Cave Creek residents Cindy and Larry Lippon

The Sonoran Symphony raised approximately $68,000 to benefit the Desert Foothills Land Trust.
Mark your April 30, 2005 on your calendar for the tenth anniversary of the Sonoran Symphony. Details to follow.

For reservations and sponsorships opportunities, please go to Get Tickets or call DFLT at 480-488.6131 for a wonderful experience.