The Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco hosted the Holy Family Day Home’s Light Up the Night Gala on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The event aimed to benefit early childhood education and support service programs for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless families and children. Over 200 guests savored a reception and family-style dinner with a program, live auction, and fund-a-need segment that aimed to raise funds for three major initiatives: a sustainable food program, an infant/toddler play yard remodel, and scholarships for under-served children. Mary and Joe Toboni won the first “For the Kids” award in recognition of their long-term support for Holy Family Day Home. The event brought together the center’s supporters, including Clint and Janet…

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On Friday, September 22nd, 2023, Springline in Menlo Park, CA, hosted a captivating art gala as part of its two-week grand opening celebration. This event not only unveiled Springline’s impressive, curated art program, featuring over 100 art pieces, but also marked a significant step towards supporting local artists and fostering a vibrant art community. Curated by Marisa LaVallee of Tableau Gray, the collection showcased masterpieces from renowned artists such as Kelcey “KFiSH” Fisher, Monica Denevan, Heather Day, fnnch, The Apexer, Aaron de la Cruz, Jenny Sharaf, and many others. Beyond the aesthetics, this collection aims to establish a gallery that’s accessible for visiting and offers enriching learning opportunities for surrounding schools and art…

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On September 30th, people gathered together at One Big Table, a celebration for and with The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank’s community of generous supporters. Their support enables the Food Bank to continue to address both the causes and consequences of food insecurity in our community. Some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated chefs donated their time, talent, and passion to create a specially curated meal and an unforgettable evening. Guests came together to dine and dance in their spacious San Francisco warehouse.

Uma Sinha and Laurence Jossel Charles Phan Dennis Efthymiou Chef Eric Tung Sally Kay and Chris Padula Tyler Middleton, Jacob Stensberg and Jackie Mills Soomee Arikawa and Tony Tolentino Jack Bertges and JoAnn…

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181 Fremont’s Gallery 181 was the setting for a spectacular new exhibition of photographs by renowned photographer Timothy White. White’s portraits of celebrity entertainers in music and entertainment spans forty years and includes rarely seen images of Audrey Hepburn, JayZ, Al Pacino, Robin Williams and others. White’s portraits are available for sale and for viewing by private appointment at Gallery 181 until January 31, 2024 by contacting Wendy Posner at Wposner@PosnerFineArt.com

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ODC’s annual fundraiser, Fall for Art, took place at McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma on Sunday, October 1, 2023. An intimate and inspiring event, the  attendees gathered to celebrate, watched performances by ODC/Dance, and enjoyed an al-fresco lunch. The sold-out event raised more than $392,000 – a record amount for this event – to support the creation of new dance works and scholarships for ODC’s Youth & Teen Program.

Karii Rurup-Coleman and Sophie Leininger Anna Boyer

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San Francisco Opera Guild held its Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, in the stunning Golden Gate Room at The Westin St. Francis Hotel. The event featured welcome remarks by Courtney Labe, President of the San Francisco Opera Guild Board, as well as a captivating speech delivered by Jack Calhoun, President of the San Francisco Opera Association. Guests were then treated to a delightful luncheon by the Westin St. Francis catering amidst décor by J. Riccardo Benavides Event Styling. In recognition of his outstanding support of San Francisco Opera Guild and his remarkable work as an event stylist, J. Riccardo Benavides was honored with the prestigious Star of Excellence Award. Additionally, the event paid tribute to Maryam…

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On Friday, October 6, 2023, supporters of the San Mateo County Health Foundation gathered together at the Show Up for Breast Cancer Gala at the historic CAROLANDS Chateau in Hillsborough to raise funds for San Mateo County’s only public hospital. Attended by San Mateo County Board of Supervisors David Canepa and Noelia Corzo, local foundations, community leaders, and San Mateo County residents including two of its founding members, Margaret Taylor and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, the Foundation raised almost $1.2M for San Mateo Medical Center’s mammography program. They set out to raise $1.7M to support the hospital’s 3D technology upgrade and purchase a mobile mammography van to service the community, but with $600,000 short, community members can still…

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Neiman Marcus San Francisco is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Boucheron fine jewelry boutique. As the first great jewelers to open a boutique on Place Vendome, Boucheron has a rich history of creating truly exceptional pieces and now they bring their exquisite craftsmanship to the heart of San Francisco. Guests at the opening event were inspired by Boucheron’s iconic graphic collections and opulent elegance. The Maison’s timeless designs adorned our clients throughout the night showcasing the brand’s commitment to luxury and style. Neiman Marcus San Francisco is thrilled to introduce this exciting addition to our jewelry offerings and invites all connoisseurs of fine jewelry to explore the Boucheron fine jewelry boutique at our store. With…

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Wonder Funday brought families out for a special day at the Exploratorium on Sunday October 1, 2023. This annual fundraising event grants children and their parents exclusive access to the museum and includes new and favorite hands-on science demos led by High School Explainers, arts and crafts with local San Francisco vendors, and of course no visit to the Exploratorium would be complete without a visit to the newly reopened Tactile Dome. Funds raised from Wonder Funday helps support the Exploratorium’s free field trips and transportation for the Bay Area’s under-resourced Title 1 schools.

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