A Maritime Mystery

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum was even more magical than usual when it hosted the “Heist at the Harbor: An Evening of Mystery and Intrigue” gala for 120 guests, which raised around $100,000 for the harborside institution.

The boffo bash, co-chaired by immediate past president Sigrid Toye and Cindy Makela, also celebrated benefactors Robyn Parker and Marie L Morrisroe with the museum’s inaugural Admiral’s Award for demonstrated leadership and stewardship.

The tony twosome helped finance the $250,000 for the building’s new 20-table Dart Coffee Shop, which replaces the former gift shop and is scheduled to open later this month with glorious terrace views over the harbor.

As guests quaffed and noshed away, a classic who-done-it was taking place with many principals joining in the fun – and even a butler!

Among the nautical hoard were Greg Gorga, Sabrina Papa, Robert and Val Montgomery, the ubiquitous John Palminteri, Luke Swetland, Tara Zanecki, Chuck and Mary Wilson, Leonard and Sandra Himelsein, and Wayne and Sharol Siemens.