The Celebration: Black and White Ball Launch Party

The Cause: The San Francisco Symphony’s Music Education Program for Elementary Schools

The Chair: Patricia Sprincin

The Coordinates: Bently Reserve, San Francisco

The Credentials: Tony Bennett and k.d. lang, Kool & The Gang, Tiempo Libre, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and Faith Evans are just a few of the headliners booked to perform at this year’s achromatic musical extravaganza which was toasted by event Chairs, committee members, and longtime supporters of the San Francisco Symphony’s blowout benefit. This year’s event decor will be masterminded by none other than Robert Foutain and his stellar team of visionaries and will feature a community-interactive “Build Your Own Ball” campaign whereupon votes can be cast online for everything from the superstar DJ selected for the evening to the Colleen Quen couture gown worn by Chair Patricia Sprincin.

Photos courtesy of Drew Altizer Photography