There’s a lot of planning, organizing and overseeing that goes into making stellar fundraisers. Creating budgets, setting up timelines, finding sponsors, choosing locations, and managing a committee full of volunteers are all in a day’s work for event chairs. But this event chair has truly been a powerhouse that made everything come together, regardless of … Continue Reading
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On Saturday, October 15, Marilyn & Michael Cabak and Celeste & Darryl Woo hosted a special candlelight dinner in St. Anthony’s iconic Dining Room for more than 40 of their friends to help raise money and awareness for St. Anthony’s New Dining Room Campaign. Since opening in 1950, St. Anthony’s has served more than 37 … Continue Reading
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San Francisco, CA – Soprano Leah Crocetto and pianist Tamara Sanikidze headlined San Francisco Performances’ splendid 32nd season Gala, when the organization marked its 32nd year as the city’s pre-eminent presenter of music and dance. The event, which benefited the organization’s award-winning education programs, began at 6 pm Friday, October 14 at The City Club … Continue Reading
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In 1961 three courageous Berkeley women decided to save San Francisco Bay from rampant development and pollution. Facing powerful corporations and developers that sought to destroy our region’s defining feature, Save The Bay co-founders Sylvia McLaughlin, Kay Kerr and Esther Gulick fought to save the bay — and they won! Save the Bay will celebrate … Continue Reading
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A spectacular show of Fall Colors at the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show. The annual event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco on October 5,2011. The City’s haute couturists enjoyed a dazzling show of Karen Caldwell‘s gowns, cocktail dresses, coats and the debut of her daywear collection. Through ticket … Continue Reading
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Vivanista went behind the scenes of one of the most successful Home Tours in the U.S. which is a fundraiser for the Junior League of San Francisco, and asked a few questions of this year’s chair, Lillian Phan. Describe JLSF’s upcoming Gala in a few sentences… What makes the event unique? The Modernism Through the … Continue Reading
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The American Federation of Arts (AFA) will hold its 2011 Fall Gala and Cultural Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 26, at the Metropolitan Club in New York. This year, the AFA will honor renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic and National Gallery of Art Director Earl A. Powell III. Vivanista recently caught up with event chair, … Continue Reading
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Stewart F. Lane receives the John Denver Spirit Award in Central Park, NYC on Tuesday, October 12, 2011 On Tuesday, October 12th the John Denver Spirit Award was presented to Stewart F. Lane at a ceremony in Central Park. Presented by Karmen T. Dopslaff of The Starsong Foundation and JoLynn Long of JD Spirit, the … Continue Reading
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Spinsters of San Francisco kicked off its 82nd year on Friday, October 7, with the much anticipated Second Annual Fleet or Flight party at Mr. Smith’s (34 Seventh Street, San Francisco, CA 94103). Through this event, the organization raised over $8,500 dollars to benefit the San Francisco Bay Area charity, Oasis for Girls. Over 250 … Continue Reading
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Zoo II’s annual Fur Ball was held on Friday, October 7 at the San Francisco Zoo under a nearly full moon. The event was co-chaired by Kim Darin and Sarah L. Gammill. VIP guests enjoyed carousel rides and getting up close and personal with Artie the armadillo, Sadie the opossum, Cuddles the python, and Archimedes … Continue Reading
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