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.…
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A Guide to Gala Etiquette To quote the French-Algerian philosopher, author, and Nobel Prize recipient, Albert Camus, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Gala season is upon…
Jill Pietrowiak, Joel Goodrich, Clara Shayevich, Mark Calvano, Heide Betz, Stephanie Block, Stephanie Ng: Photo by Vincent Gotti Toast 101 libations not Dalmations for the 101st season of the San Francisco Opera…
The San Francisco institution’s second century dawns with the time-honored Opera Ball.
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…
Today, more than 450 balls take place in Austria’s capital, an imperial city awash in haunting architecture, prodigious museums, and its own urban wine region. I’ve danced at one of Vienna’s fairytale…
In Discussion With the Co-Chairs of San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala, Amy Christodoulo and Julie Liegl At the 2022 San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala, current chairs Amy Christodoulo (left), past volunteer…
Take a Look at the Past With Archivist Barbara Rominski Digging deep into the extraordinary history of the company that just marked its centennial season is the job of the San Francisco Opera Director…
Music, dining, dancing, and elegance pair beautifully with important fundraising to ensure the next 100 years of education, training, and excellence. This season, the highly anticipated Opera Ball and the symphony’s Opening…
Broadway and Vine, pairing the best of Broadway with the best of Wine Country opened its third season with a sold out performance by Darren Criss (GLEE, American Buffalo, Hedwig and the Angry Inch). The Bay…
Connecting People Through Live Music SFJAZZ Founder and Executive Artistic Director Randall Kline is responsible for creating one of San Francisco’s most prized cultural institutions: attracting talent and producing hundreds of shows…
The calendar tells us it’s the height of summer even when the fog sometimes tells us otherwise. Never mind, there’s sure to be sunshine and smiles from Mendocino to Monterey—plus plenty of…
By Joel Goodrich What a week! From an extraordinary gala at Opera Garnier, one of the world’s most iconic buildings, to the hot, new Alain Ducasse restaurant floating on the Seine River,…
The arrival in San Francisco of Jeanne Hoefliger, Executive Director of the American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet prompted a flurry of events, including a luncheon for 36 at the…
A red hot artist lineup and a sizzling culinary stage. Jazz and country music. Great wines and craft beers. Street fairs and Broadway shows. A legendary thoroughbred horse race watch party and…
Four students, now grown and still loyally committed to Presidio Dance Theatre, its myriad outreach programs, and socially conscious events sing Melania’s praises and attribute their success as adults to their dance…
San Francisco has long been known as a theater town. Opera, symphony, and Broadway shows are for the taking, nearly any time of year. So it was only a matter of time…
“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” The proverb reminds us that spring brings a robust season of galas, events, music, dance, film, theater and more. Note: Recognized by the United…
Experience a night of bubbles, chocolates, and music with legendary Italian-born tenor Pasquale Esposito Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with the world-renowned tenor Pasquale Esposito and his band as they take you…
Singer, actress, and Festival Napa Valley favorite Christina Maxwell, accompanied by the Richard Howell Trio, performed at an intimate afternoon event of music and wine at Haute Living’s lounge in downtown Tiburon on November 6.…