On September 21, the nonprofit buildOn––whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education––held its annual Better Together concert at The Chapel in San Francisco. The evening featured the music of G. Love & Special Sauce and Fantastic Negrito, and talks from buildOn’s leadership team. All proceeds from the event benefited Bay Area youth who participate in buildOn’s Service Learning Program.


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The Misalignment Museum hosted its first donor event on Aug 10th, featuring an exclusive DJ set by Grimes, AI Generated cocktails, AI art, and a Shoggoth dancer. This event kicked off the Misalignment Museum’s new San Francisco location at the Chase Center, home of Thrive City and the Golden State Warriors. Present at the Misalignment Museum were celebrities and some of the world’s most prominent founders and creators of technology, further establishing the Bay Area as the epicenter of technology and AI’s cultural significance. The event unveiled new art showcasing advanced AI tech, and included pieces by Grimes, Ars Electronica, as well as the viral Spambots and the Paperclip Embrace sculpture.

Grimes Matthew Mullenweg, Lachy Groom and Mikowai…

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On September 6th, dignitaries, arts leaders, and special guests gathered at the American Conservatory Theater’s Toni Rembe Theater for the world premiere opening night of HIPPEST TRIP – THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL. The Broadway-bound musical is based on the iconic TV show that brought Black music, dance, and style into every living room in America. Guests included Ahmir K. Thompson, Blair Underwood, Colman Domingo,  W. Kamau Bell, Tony Cornelius, Loni Love, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ryan Coogler, Delroy Lindo, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

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The GRAMMY winner performs his most iconic hits at Davies Symphony Hall.

Music has always been known to be the language of the soul. It speaks to the heart and transcends all boundaries. And when we talk about soul music, one name that can’t be missed is Maxwell. Since breaking into the scene in 1996 with his debut album, “Urban Hang Suite,” Maxwell has been mesmerizing music lovers with his blend of jazz, R&B, and funk.

Maxwell performs

On August 4, the GRAMMY® award-winning star took to the stage at the renowned Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. The event, titled “Maxwell—Night: The Trilogy Show,” saw the artist put his talents on display in collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony led by Steven Reineke, whose expertise in…

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Jessica Silverman wass thrilled to celebrate the gallery’s 15th anniversary. In its third location with a staff of ten people and a roster of almost thirty artists, Jessica Silverman hosted a pop-up exhibition on the fifth floor of 615 Grant Avenue which opened on August 19. Titled A Growing Season, the exhibition explores maturation, transformation, and advancement with a range of new and commissioned works from gallery artists.


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The Big Picnic at Stern Grove marked the 86th annual summer concert series finale on August 20th, featuring The Flaming Lips and serving as a fundraiser for the non-profit behind the 10 free seasonal concerts. Around 500 attendees enjoyed a vibrant day with The Flaming Lips, Alan Palomo (Neon Indian DJ set), DJ Foodcourt, and a unique culinary experience. McCalls Catering partnered with Chef Charles Phan from Slanted Door to create a picnic-style menu, which was complemented by Chef Phan’s cooking demo in the casual VIP lounge. The Sunday concert drew about 10,000 attendees, mostly enjoying free access, and the entire season saw over 90,000 participants, showcasing the event’s widespread popularity. The presence of distinguished guests including Matthew…

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The San Francisco institution’s second century dawns with the time-honored Opera Ball.

It’s that time of the year again, when the city’s best-dressed take over Van Ness Avenue with scene-stealing ensembles. At the top of every socialite’s list is the Opera Ball, presented by the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Opera Guild. Kicking off the San Francisco Opera’s 101st season on Friday, September 8, this year’s gala event will feature a red carpet reception and lavish dinner in the Beaux-Arts glamor of City Hall, followed by a thrilling opening concert featuring a world-renowned, married operatic duo and a rollicking after-party.

Opera Ball 2023 co-chairs Francesca Gutierrez Amann and Sue Graham Johnston are keen to welcome guests to…

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The Magnificent 10 Days in the Summer

Festival Napa Valley (FVN) has been dubbed the “Best 10 Days in the Summer,” and the 17th season this July exceeded all expectations! The concerts, the dance gala, the fashion show, the luncheons, the patron dinners, and the Arts for All Gala raised a record $4.2 million to fund music education programs, accessible and affordable concerts, and scholarships for young artists. The crowd seemed to have doubled this year, and most tickets were sold out weeks before the events.

It’s such a pleasure to report the highlights and again enjoy the magnificent days and nights of the 2023 festival in words and pictures.

Charles Letourneau, Jean-Charles Boisset, Serena Saenz and Rick Walker at Founders Dinner

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An opening reception was held at Jonathan Carver Moore for I AM EVERYDAY PEOPLE on August 10th, 2023.

Adana Tillman’s solo exhibition, I AM EVERYDAY PEOPLE is about that slow morning with a cup of tea, that first dance with a new love; finding beauty in the banal. Within these works are snapshots into the lives of family, friends, loved ones. who live abundantly by taking pleasure in the small acts. Tillman’s textiles illustrate how embracing these moments are what brings joy to our lives. These Interlaced textiles come together from the artist’s own journey to create quilted depictions of admiration.

Adana Tillman (b. 1985) a textile and fiber artist, explores the journey of identity through her figurative portraits. Tillman uses found fabrics to…

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A Barbie film screening party was held at the Historical Cameo Cinema in Napa Valley on August 12th, 2023. The party was a benefit for the Cameo Cinema, and was hosted by Cathy Buck and Karen Caldwell.

Guests were invited to an after-party at the fabulous bar, The Saint in St. Helena. Delicious wine and food were provided by Crisp Kitchen, Phamus Winery and Musieon Winery.


Karen Caldwell and Oliver Caldwell Cathy Buck Kari Coomans and Parker Coomans Marcella Hernandez

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