San Francisco Fashion was honored to announce its 3rd annual San Francisco Fashion Festival in partnership with Marriott & W San Francisco. Futura 23 was the theme of the fashion festival this year held at W San Francisco on Saturday, October 7th 2023. Futura— a Clean Beauty and Sustainable Fashion Experience showcased two interactive shows from industry brands, Mute by JL who resides in Pacific Heights dressing the modern-woman and local haute couture house, Dark Garden. Award-winning designers Dongzi Fan, Bibi Yazd and Lydia Buesgens from CFDA were invited to showcase their collections from Academy of Art University. Hollywood designer Skin-Tie collaborated with SF-based designer Mariya Milovidova, who’s hand painted dresses and tops were styled by silk…

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The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, at University of California, Davis, celebrated the artists and arts champions who contribute to the UC Davis arts legacy at its annual gala on Oct. 21, 2023, in Davis, Calif. Artist and alumna Deborah Butterfield and civic and arts leader and founding board member Clint Reilly received the Margrit Mondavi Arts Medallion honoring their contributions to championing creativity and leadership in the arts.

The approximately 150 guests from the worlds of art, philanthropy and academia ​included U.S. Representative and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi; museum founding donor Maria Manetti Shrem; UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May and LeShelle May; and arts philanthropists Matt Bult and the Bult…

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ballonSTUDIO hosted an intimate gathering in honor of their 20 years of quietly commanding the world of Luxury Interior Design. Sabra Ballon, the Founder and design star supported by her dedicated team, has been selected by tech luminaries, philanthropists, and art collectors to design their homes, private galleries, and workplaces. In her remarks to the crowd, Sabra thanked her loyal clients and friends – “it’s an absolute privilege to work with you and collaborate with you. We share the values of beauty, artful design, family ties, and, of course, a profound appreciation for our beautiful City of San Francisco!”

Jill Brittanham and Sabra Ballon Tiffany Goodman and Christine Woodward Ken Ishiguro, Earl Wilson and George…

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The Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL) enjoyed a fun-filled evening of celebrating SVUDL students and the nonprofit organization’s impactful work in the community at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club.  SVUDL helps students uncover and hone the power of their voices, so they can confidently step into their full potential as professional and community leaders. The delightful event included a reception where guests had the opportunity to mingle with friends and meet SVUDL students, followed by a three-course dinner.

DeMarcus Williams and Jonathan Lamberson Seth Northrop, CJ Terral, Michaela Northrop, Lici Zhu and Li Zhu Leslie Spencer and Ellen Ehrenpreis Jocelyn Johnson and Susie Campbell Mary O’Leary and Tiffany…

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On Saturday, October 28, community leaders, dignitaries, donors, and supporters gathered for the Opening Celebration of The Pansy L. Chan and Terrence D. Chan National Queer Arts Center, home of San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Guests were treated to special performances by members of SFGMC, as well as moving remarks by Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Senator Scott Wiener, SFGMC CEO Chris Verdugo, and SFGMC Artistic Director Jacob Stensberg.

Located in the Mission District, this historic LGBTQ center is the first of its kind in the country and will become a new home for artists, arts leaders, and activists to meet, spark collaborations, and develop new projects to further enhance the LGBTQ arts field. The building…

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The Opening Night Gala of the 2023 San Francisco Fall Show took place on October 11, 2023. It was one of the most anticipated and glamorous events of the social calendar featuring exceptional art and antiques in a breathtaking setting on the San Francisco Bay with fabulous people, sumptuous buffets, legendary caviar and lamb chops, abundant champagne, full bars, lively music and more! This year’s gala celebrated La Dolce Vita – the quintessentially Italian approach to the “good life.”

Paul Wiseman, Cynthia Gunn and John Gunn Ellen Niven, Brian Sawyer and Chesie Breen Megan van Linda and Barbara Brown Gretchen Kimball and Sandra Swanson Lin Huber and Alesandra Keys Douglas Durkin and Katie Budge Merrill Sobia Shaikh and Nadir…

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On Friday, October 13, members of the San Francisco Fall Show Design Council gathered at Gallery 181, a spectacular penthouse on the 69th floor of the 181 Fremont Residences, to celebrate the current Show. The Design Council is an exclusive group of some of the most prominent interior designers, architects, artisans, and craftspeople in the field who are dedicated supporters of the San Francisco Fall Show. Hosted by Design Council co-chairs Paul Vincent Wiseman, Kendall Wilkinson, Ken Fulk and Geoffrey De Sousa, guests enjoyed cocktails and refreshments while enjoying an exhibition of photographs of legends in entertainment taken by award winning photographer Timothy White with the spectacular backdrop of the San Francisco skyline.

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The Junior League of San Francisco celebrated the legacies of Jane Inch and Florence Fang at their Annual Women’s Leadership Gala on Saturday, October 21st at The Conservatory in San Francisco. Guests from Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis to Hollywood’s Jane Seymour came to celebrate the contributions of two of the Bay Area’s most notable community leaders. The Junior League of San Francisco is an organization of women dedicated to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.


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The 14th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) was held at the Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose from Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15, 2023.

The Festival kicked off on October 13th with a VIP/Red Carpet Reception and Opening Ceremony, followed by a parade of flags of the countries in the festival, live performances, and screening of the Opening Night Feature Film.

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A wonderful afternoon was spent celebrating Garden Conservancy Luncheon honoree, Elizabeth Locke of Elizabeth Locke Jewels, at the San Francisco Fall Show on October 13, 2023. Supporters and friends were joined by Garden Conservancy President and CEO, James Brayton Hall, to recognize the continued cultural partnership between the Conservancy and the San Francisco Fall Show. The Luncheon was a success, raising funds to support the Garden Conservancy’s national garden preservation work and educational programs.

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