March is Women’s History Month; April is Down to Earth Month from the California Wine Institute and wineries are once again open for outdoor tastings. All along the coast, it’s peak whale…
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On February 20, 2021, the San Francisco Symphony presents the Chinese New Year Virtual Celebration: Year of the Ox—the Symphony’s annual celebration of the Lunar New Year, now in its twenty-first season…
Literature lovers might recognize Crescere Wines’ label art. The Sonoma County producer of premium, estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah tapped London-based Yehrin Tong to design its ethereal logo. Yehrin is well…
There, two walls of Buddhas, painted by Amanda, filled me with wonder. Like visions, they warmed the room. I first discovered Point Reyes’ Amanda Giacomini and her heart-stirring Buddha art at La…
FASHION TOOK TO ELLIS STREET IN NOVEMBER FOR THE CITY’S ONLY RUNWAY SHOW since March, organized by John Konstin of John’s Grill and fashionistas Farah Makras and Sonya Molodetskaya. It was a…
Good riddance, 2020. In the spirit of new beginnings, Haute Happenings returns. Be it virtual, be it live, be it hybrid, we’re presenting curated San Francisco Bay Area event listings from Mendocino…
With an artistry and passion undoubtedly shaped and influenced by his great uncle Pablo Picasso, Jacob Vilató is finding creative success on his own terms. Jacob Vilató never knew his great uncle…
The power of music goes virtual to enrich, to unite, to heal Photo Credit: ©Drew Altizer Photography The global pandemic has caused the cancellation of all performing arts live concerts and events…
NY Times Raves: “Inspires a Rare Feeling of Hope” The inspiring climate change documentary “Kiss the Ground“ — backed by the founder of San Francisco-based Price.com, RJ Jain — debuted on Netflix…
Celebrating 100 years of community service with a virtual fundraiser 100 YEAR GALA CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2020 AT 5:00PM Danny Glover is a major supporter of the Booker T. Washington…
Paint your way through the pandemic Stephanie Block is a third generation family partner in RNDC and Young’s Market Company. She holds a WSET 3 certification in wine and spirits and is…
The Rising Street Artist Talking When does a boarded-up storefront turn from community loss to abundance? When Bay Area artist fnnch transforms it with bursts of colorful symbolism from his nimble mind,…
Surprises and Delights with Song When jazz singer Paula West performs, she offers a surprise or two or three. Jazz cognoscenti around the globe seek West’s richly sumptuous voice which continues to…
Auction houses are breaking records despite the lockdowns Lalique crystal, baseball cards, classic cars, cognac. An arctophilist stockpiles teddy bears and a plangonologist covets dolls. What do collectors collect and why? Some…
The acclaimed British light artist brings a brilliantly beautiful, hidden high-tech garden to the hills of Central California.
It was a treat to speak with notable Bay Area doyenne, Farah Makras. Not only is she is passionate about helping meet the needs of children everywhere, she constantly explores and celebrates…
Shares Secrets of Forever Radiant and Fabulous at 85 The stardom of legendary screen and culture icon Sophia Loren rose out of the slums of post-war Naples and soared to prodigious heights.…
In Palo Alto, navy blue skies give way to a pinky-gold haze. A familiar voice comes through on speakerphone. “You sent that unbelievable ice cream we’ve been cheating our diets on all…
Curate the Art of Browsing SERENDIPITY WITH A SPLASH OF ARTISTIC SENSIBILITY MAKES SHOPPING FOR GIFTS SO much more enjoyable. Pass up department stores to see what great finds await discovery within…