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San Francisco Symphony’s Día de los Muertos Brings Music and Tradition to Life
The San Francisco Symphony’s Día de los Muertos celebration on November 2, 2024, brought together music, art, and community in a vibrant tribute to Mexico’s beloved tradition of honoring ancestors. Now in its 17th year, this annual event at Davies Symphony Hall has become a cherished tradition in San Francisco, blending cultural festivities with symphonic artistry.
Olivia Decker Power of Music Series Celebrates Eseileen Moon & Friends
On September 29, Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series featured an inspiring afternoon of music and Napa Valley wines at the charming Temescal Beach House nestled in the Berkeley/Oakland Hills.
San Francisco Opera’s Stunning Season-Opening Ball is One for the Ages
To celebrate the opening of its 102nd season, the San Francisco Opera treated guests to an on-theme Opera Ball that paid homage to this year’s new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, or A Masked Ball. The evening, organized by co-chairs Romana D. Bracco and Valerie Crane Dorfman, was dedicated to John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn for their extraordinary devotion to San Francisco Opera.
Local, State and Federal Dignitaries Greet Senegalese Presidential Delegation
It was a big day for soft diplomacy, as Bay Area politicos and VIPs gathered to greet Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his first visit to Silicon Valley. The West African nation’s delegation received a warm welcome at San Jose Mineta International Airport on September 26th, from a group that included Mayor of Santa Clara Lisa Gillmor, who presented a proclamation from the city.
Compass Family Services Toast & Taste 2024
On August 22nd, San Francisco Private Dining Venues hosted the 8th annual Toast & Taste event on behalf of Compass Family Services. The evening featured food and drinks from SF’s best fine dining restaurants, along with games and auction prizes, with 100% of the proceeds going to Compass. This year’s event sold out with over 225 attendees, and raised over $60,000 in support of San Francisco’s most vulnerable families.
San Francisco Opera Benefactors Celebrate the 2024-25 Season
181 Fremont’s gorgeous Gallery 181 recently hosted a party for some very special guests of the San Francisco Opera. On August 29 some of the Opera’s most generous benefactors enjoyed a VIP party to celebrate their role in bringing this year’s season-opening Opera Ball to life. On September 6, the Ball introduced the 2024-25 season with a gala, and the opening night performance of Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera.
A Summer Night With ArtSmart
On August 21, ArtSmart co-founder and world-renowned tenor Michael Fabiano and friends performed a concert at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. A dinner, hosted by Kelly Clarke and Lilian Tsai, followed at Uccello Lounge. About 100 guests, including ArtSmart board members and enthusiastic supporters, attended the inspirational performance.
Bay Area Celeb Honored With 'Sainthood' During Divas & Drinks @ The Academy Event - Haute Living San Francisco
Leslie Sbrocco, the beloved host of KQED’s long-running show Check, Please! Bay Area, was sainted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on August 30, 2024, at San Francisco the social club The Academy SF. The event, presented by the San Francisco Bay Times and The Academy SF, was part of the monthly Divas & Drinks @ The Academy series.
Aubrey About Town
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer Photography Welcome to the Palm Royale! The grande dame of society has slipped into a coma. It’s Nixon-era (1969) Palm Beach, and amid the world’s most exclusive country club, The Palm Royale, the ladies of Palm Beach’s high society and a simple aspiring country girl who dreams of the glamorous life are clamoring to inherit her crown. Who do you think will prevail?
Willie Brown Breaks Doom Loop to Open Inaugural Love Fest SF in Support of Local Small Businesses
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was on hand for the “doom loop” ribbon cutting ceremony at the first-ever Love Fest SF, a community arts and music event promoting the small businesses recovery taking place in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. On August 3, event organizers Rene Colorado of the Tenderloin Merchants Association and Adam Swig from the non-profit Value Culture, rallied some of the city’s highest profile boosters to help small businesses succeed.
Stephanie Block's 51st Birthday
Stephanie Block’s birthday party was out of this world! The Cosmic Princess turned 51 so her party theme was Area 51. Event Planner Robert Fountain, whom she works with every year, put on a spectacular alien-themed house party and probed the depths of UFO lore to create the perfect ambiance. Stephanie’s gracious mother, Myra Block, hosted the brunch in her Pacific Heights home.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe and Saks Fifth Avenue Dazzles with Annual Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show
The League to Save Lake Tahoe teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue to host their annual benefit fashion show featuring an exclusive first look at the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2025 collection, designed by Co-Creative Directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia. Each year the fashion set gathers on the Tahoe shores to support the League’s mission–and of course, do a little shopping while they’re there.
Audience Thrills to Mozart Opera at Festival Napa Valley
World-class talent converged on Wine Country on July 20 for an unforgettable performance of Mozart’s comic opera Abduction from the Seraglio. Guests experienced the thrilling onstage chemistry between soprano Brenda Rae and tenor Michele Angelini.
The Salvation Army’s 20th Annual Flower Power Gala Dazzles
The San Francisco Design Center Galleria was transformed on August 2, as The Salvation Army brought the outdoors inside with living plant installations and colorful bouquets to mark their annual Flower Power Gala, which supports the organization’s life-changing programs. This year, guests came decked out in their finest floral garb, to celebrate The Salvation Army’s innovative homeless initiative, The Way Out.
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Celebrates 40 Years
Food lovers, fashionistas, and oenophiles came together at the Ferry Building’s Grand Hall to celebrate National Caviar Day with Tsar Nicoulai Caviar on Saturday, July 20th. The Bay Area’s pioneers of sustainable caviar, Tsar Nicoulai celebrated its 40th anniversary at the soirée—which saw partygoers in jackets adorned with tins of caviar, and glittery slingbacks with novelty champagne cork heels.
Festival Napa Valley Hosts Grand Cru Classics and a Patron Dinner at ONEHOPE Winery
July 13 was a big night at Festival Napa Valley, with the arts festival spotlighting some of the finest musical talent in the world, and also throwing an exclusive party for its biggest boosters. At the Grand Cru Classics concert presented by Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series, conductor Filippo Ciabatti led Festival Orchestra Napa in a lively concert featuring two classical superstars.
The Caviar Co. Welcomes Guests to Studio 54-Themed Party
On July 20 San Francisco favorite The Caviar Co. celebrated National Caviar Day in style, hosting a decadent disco bash at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society. Partygoers stepped back in time to the 1970s for an elevated celebration that captured Studio 54- style extravagance, complete with over 50 pounds of caviar. Guests also enjoyed an open bar featuring champagne, wine, beer, and martinis complete with caviar stuffed olives from St. George Spirits.
Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala Raises Record $4.5 Million
Festival Napa Valley hosted a blowout party July 14, to thank donors and bring the community together in support of inspiring arts education programs, and free and affordable concerts for everyone. This year’s Arts for All Gala blew past existing records to raise an impressive $4.5 million, helping the gala reach a total of $28 million raised over the years.
San Francisco Filmmaker’s New Movie is a Love Letter to California
The historic Vogue movie theatre in Presidio Heights was the scene for a gathering of proud, born-and-bred San Franciscans showing up in support of a home-grown piece of cinema: the San Francisco Premiere of the award-winning feature film Jaunt by SF native Alexi Papalexopoulos.
Festival Napa Valley Welcomed All to the Uytengsu Family Opening Night
On July 12 arts lovers converged on wine country to kick off Festival Napa Valley’s 18th annual summer arts festival. This year’s event opened in grand style, with a concert featuring a world premiere and performances by three internationally renowned stars. “Sol,” by composer Yang Bao, opened the program as an Opus One Premiere.
2024 Bouquets to Art Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On Monday, June 3, the Fine Arts Museums welcomed nearly 700 flower lovers to the opening night celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bouquets to Art. From the moment they entered, guests were greeted with stunning floral displays: from the awe-inspiring suspended floral installation in Wilsey Court—designed by Amanda Luu of Studio Mondine—to the eight floral fashions created by CCSF students.
San Francisco Celebrates Independence Day at the Maritime Museum
The annual San Francisco Consular Corps 4th of July party, hosted by Chief of Protocol Maryam Mudurglu and sponsored by Kevin Xu, was held this year at the beautiful Maritime Museum in Fisherman’s Wharf. Mayor London Breed was there to speak about the importance of the consular corps to San Francisco, highlighting the diverse communities they represent and their impact on the city. The event, set against the backdrop of San Francisco Bay, culminated in an evening fireworks display.
Noz Nozawa Celebrates Launch of Exciting Collaboration with Corbett Lighting
On June 20, an SF-based designer ticked an item off her bucket list when Corbett Lighting helped Noz Nozawa launch their new collaboration of sixteen luxury lighting fixtures inspired by high-end jewelry. Noz shared her excitement at the launch party, saying “What a dream come true to celebrate with my friends and colleagues under the glow of my lights.
La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot Hosts Dinner with Atelier Crenn
La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot partnered with Chef Dominique Crenn on June 26, to celebrate the reveal of La Grande Dame Rosé 2015 at San Francisco’s iconic Atelier Crenn. Guests including newlyweds Chef Dominique Crenn and wife Maria Bello, Lily Kwong, Denise Hale, Tamara Rojo, Kathryn Lasater, David Shimmon, Nadir Shaikh, Kerry Diamond, Jay Jeffers, Dan Rubinstein and more, toasted to the new prestige cuvée with a 9-course menu crafted for the occasion by the always-innovative Chef Crenn.
Ploughshares Hosts Starry Benefit Gala at Commonwealth Club
Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of Manhattan Project head J. Robert Oppenheimer, was one of several notables who showed up in San Francisco June 24 to support Ploughshares, a leading global nuclear non-proliferation organization. The group’s annual Chain Reaction gala this year focused on the bold future that lies ahead for today’s anti-nuclear activists.
Creations Fine Jewelers Celebrates Grand Opening of Napa Store
Local legacy brand Creations Fine Jewelers welcomed the Napa community to a three-day grand opening celebration of its new store on Redwood Road. Co-presidents Melissa and Brian Doughty launched the festivities with a red carpet event on June 20, followed by parties on June 21 and 22 to officially mark the official opening of the new space. The 3,000 square-foot custom-built store showcases an extensive collection of refined designer jewelry, bridal pieces, fine jewelry and Swiss watches.
181 Fremont and Sherri McMullen Team Up with V Foundation for Cancer Research
Fashion-forward boutique owner Sherri McMullen put her shop’s latest offerings on display for a good cause. On June 13, McMullen partnered with 181 Fremont Residences and the V Foundation for Cancer Research, to create a fashion and wine pop-up for a select group of shoppers. Along with the latest designs from McMullen’s boutique, guests sipped wine from Napa’s Hoopes Vineyards–a small taste of what will be offered at the V Foundation’s Wine Celebration in Yountville August 1-4.
Challenged Athletes Foundation Celebrates Empowerment Through Sport
On May 31, Pier 27 hosted a very special event, as the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) gathered over 400 friends and supporters for its annual Celebration of Heart Gala. The Foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals with physical disabilities to embrace vibrant, active lives, and helps its beneficiaries to realize the increased self-esteem and independence that sport and physical activity brings to their lives.
Artists in the Spotlight at Headlands Center for the Arts’ Annual Benefit
The Headlands Center for the Arts hosted over 200 art lovers and patrons at their Marin Headlands campus for their annual art auction and benefit on June 6. Guests were welcomed into a space transformed by the addition of numerous contemporary art installations, including works by Samuel Wildman, Joshua Moreno, Ebti and Whitney Vangrin.
buildON Concert 2024 - Haute Living San Francisco
On June 6, global nonprofit buildOn hosted an unforgettable night of music and community spirit at The Chapel in San Francisco for their annual Better Together benefit concert. The evening featured dynamic performances by three-time GRAMMY winners Ozomatli and their energetic blend of multicultural music. During the concert, the nonprofit raised $200K, one hundred percent of which will benefit Oakland youth who participate in buildOn’s Service Learning Program.
Humankindness Gala 2024 - Haute Living San Francisco
CommonSpirit Health Foundation hosted its ninth annual Humankindness Gala on May 22 at San Francisco City Hall to showcase kindness and to address social issues facing communities served by the health system. Nearly 400 guests attended the event and over $1.8 million was raised. The highlight of the evening was Jed York, CEO of the San Francisco 49ers receiving the Humankindness in Action Award in honor of his dedication to health, humanity and philanthropy.
Molteni&C Welcomes SF to Opening of Flagship Store in Design District
On June 13, Design District denizens got their first look at the new showroom by Molteni&C Flagship Store, operated by Luminaire, a pioneering force in the design world since 1974. The new store is an ode to contemporary Italian design, featuring works by great designers including Vincent Van Duysen, Jean Nouvel, Foster + Partners, Ron Gilad, Yabu Pushelberg and Herzog & de Meuron. In keeping with Molteni&C’s ethos, the space combines a welcoming hominess with an ever-evolving, modern aesthetic.
Save the Redwoods League TAKE ME TO THE TREES 2024
Save the Redwoods League held their annual Take Me to the Trees celebration and fundraiser on May 18th at the Crissy Field Airplane Hangar in San Francisco. More than $790,000 was raised, including $290,000 for the ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway fund-a-need. Event co-chairs Kelly Tarapani, Mindy Whittington, and Rich Wendling were the masterminds behind the evening of redwoods connection and inspiration.
GALA FOR THE GARDENS Benefiting the Gardens of Golden Gate Park - Haute Living San Francisco
On Saturday, May 18, supporters gathered in San Francisco Botanical Garden for the Gala for the Gardens, the Gardens of Golden Gate Park’s signature fundraising event of the year, and raised more than $500,000 to support plant conservation and collections, lifelong learning and engagement, and making the Gardens accessible to everyone. The Gala was led by Committee Co-Chairs PWP Landscape Architecture Directing Partner Adam Greenspan and KPMG lead partner to Fortune 100 companies Susan Zetzer.
Sherri McMullen and Christopher John Rogers Celebrate Intersection of Art and Fashion at de Young Museum
On May 30 the de Young Museum was the site of a special celebration of designer Christopher John Rogers, a fast-rising rising star first championed by Bay Area fashion leader Sherri McMullen. The evening began when guests were ushered into a private viewing of the de Young’s current exhibition, Fashioning San Francisco: A Century of Style. The exhibit features two pieces by Rogers from McMullen’s personal collection.
San Francisco Ballet School 2024 Spring Festival - Haute Living San Francisco
San Francisco Ballet School welcomed guests to the annual Spring Festival Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 22, following a delightful gala-style student performance that showcased rising talent at the Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
San Francisco Opera hosts the American Premiere of INNOCENCE
San Francisco Opera presented the U.S. premiere of Innocence, the final opera by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, on Saturday, June 1. The work which follows the survivors and victims’ families ten years after a mass shooting incident at an international school has won wide acclaim in Europe and was proclaimed “a masterpiece” by the New York Times.
Family House San Francisco’s “Superbloom Gala 2024”
The event raised $1.1 million to help children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses and honored Edwin Icban, Mary Kane, Barbara Morgenthau, Lael Robertson, Susan Ruhne & Selina Tobaccowala Family House San Francisco held their annual gala fundraiser “Superbloom Gala 2024” on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco. The 42nd annual event honored a group of dedicated volunteers and raised $1.1 million to help children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Children's Champions Benefiting the Wender Weis Foundation - Haute Living San Francisco
The Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) shared the beloved Children’s Champions with the San Francisco Bay Area community on May 19th which was held at the football field of Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto, CA. The family-friendly fundraising event benefited the underserved children in the Bay Area and offered an afternoon of fun, family entertainment and activities.
SFMOMA’s Donor Event with Carmelo Anthony and Derek Fordjour
SFMOMA hosted former NBA player Carmelo Anthony and artist Derek Fordjour in dialogue with Christopher Bedford for Intermedia: Dialogue Across Disciplines, a donor event on June 4, 2024. More than 100 guests attended the lively, hour-long conversation on the surprising and inspirational connections between sports and the arts. Carmelo Anthony, Derek Fordjour and Chris Bedford discussed their personal approaches to art collecting, supporting contemporary artists and philanthropy.
San Francisco Opera Ball Benefactor Pre-Party 2024
In anticipation of Opera Ball 2024 and San Francisco Opera’s 102nd season, San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild toasted the Benefactors of Opera Ball 2024 with a cocktail party hosted by San Francisco Opera Association President Jack Calhoun and Trent Norris.
ORION Custom Framing Grand Opening - Haute Living San Francisco
Orion Custom Framing celebrated the Grand Opening of their second design studio in San Francisco at 2024 Polk St. on June 1. They’re bringing a fresh, modern take on the traditional craft of picture framing with an emphasis on craftsmanship and design. Owner, Micah Ruiz, has dedicated the last 22 years of his life to his craft and always had the dream of opening his own business to bring to the industry everything he felt it was missing.
Bouquets to Art 40th Anniversary
On Monday, June 3, The Fine Arts Museums’ welcomed nearly 700 flower lovers to Opening Night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bouquets to Art.
American Beauty (Osher Collection) Donor Reception - Haute Living San Francisco
The de Young Museum recently hosted a reception on May 15, 2024, celebrating the generous contributions of Bernard and Barbro Osher to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Their collection, spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, showcased a diverse array of artistic perspectives from 1848 to 1960.
San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Luncheon - Haute Living San Francisco
At the 62nd Annual Luncheon held at the St. Francis Yacht Club on June 6th, attendees enjoyed a special event. René Rodman Diamond, the Chair, organized everything meticulously, ensuring a smooth experience. Each guest received a ballet slipper keychain, a thoughtful gift from René. Thanks were given to Daru Kawalkowski for hosting the luncheon and to Heather Cassady Martin for arranging the centerpieces.
J. P. Morgan Passions and Pursuits: An Exclusive Event With Hodinkee
The J.P. Morgan Private Bank Northern California team recently partnered with Hodinkee to bring together an exclusive group of watch collectors and enthusiasts for a special evening of networking and exploring the world of luxury watches. The event, organized and led by banker Adam Routledge, created an engaging experience centered on the appreciation of fine timepieces, fostering connections, and showcasing the intersection of craftsmanship and finance.
Festival Napa Valley Presents Olivia Decker Power of Music Concert with Related in Chicago
The Chicago River was still sporting its traditional green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day when Festival Napa Valley made its debut in the Windy City on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with A Taste of Festival Napa Valley in Chicago. The elegant evening took place at The Row Fulton Market, Related’s newest luxury residential development and was part of the Festival’s Olivia Decker Power of Music series as well as the debut of a new partnership, The Art of Life with Related.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Shark Tank
On the evening of Thursday, May 16th, supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) gathered at the Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo for the organization’s sixth annual Shark Tank event. During this high-energy, social impact version of Shark Tank, BGCP staff members pitched their transformative programs—K-5 intensive academic tutoring and competitive sports leagues—to a panel of Sharks.
Bay Area’s Top Chefs Turn Out for Meals on Wheels San Francisco Annual Gala
Meals on Wheels San Francisco 36th annual Star Chefs and Vintners gala lured a well-heeled crowd to the Fort Mason Center on May 19 for their annual gala highlighting offerings from local restaurants and wineries.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Raises Over $1 Million at 15th Annual Notes & Words Benefit - Haute Living San Francisco
On May 11, patrons and guests gathered at Oakland’s Fox Theater for the 15th annual Notes & Words benefit, a memorable evening of music, prose, food, and fun, all in support of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
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