Opening Doors through Education: The recent fundraising event was held on August 11th at the unparalleled 61st floor of the Salesforce Tower; hosted by the W. Ray Johnson Foundation which showcased an…
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“There is no purer form of humanity than offering help, accepting help, helping yourself and receiving him.” Upon hearing Rebecca Alexander’s story, the first thing that comes to my mind are…
On New Year’s Eve in 1961, the candlelit, plush red Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill was the place to be. Yet none of the “well-dressed crowd at the…
In Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, GLIDE Foundation hosted a special evening on August 3rd at Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery showcasing their response to the drug crisis with respect, dignity and…
Hi Barbie! On July 23rd, Stephanie Block hosted the most unbelievable Barbie-themed 50th birthday party. Event planner, Robert Fountain, transformed Villa Fontaine into the Barbie Dreamhouse; two painstakingly perfect, divinely detailed floors of…
A reception was held at Salesforce tower on June 28th in anticipation for APEC this fall. This summer APEC lead-up event consisted of a very important group from the local tech community,…
Discovering the mechanisms of senescence While cracking the code on why we age is an ambitious and encompassing endeavor, cracking the glass ceiling of science, especially for a woman, is probably just…
Fulfilling Robin’s Wish The iconic house on Steiner and Broadway in San Francisco draws lively crowds of tourists. Fragrant roses line its edges and blooming wisteria climbs to the corners of the…
Creating Equity and Opportunity for Women Julie Castro Abrams is a gender and racial justice activist who has spent the majority of her career working to build great women-owned companies and economic…
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…
“Creative flow is shown to have the highest impact on long-term mental health, more than even mindfulness or optimism.” Have you ever felt an emptiness within that couldn’t be filled? Have you…
The SF Chamber of Commerce wrapped up San Francisco Small Business Week presented by Wells Fargo with a Closing Party at The Hibernia. The event provided an engaging evening of learning, networking,…
The Center for Reproductive Rights hosted its 10th Annual San Francisco Benefit on May 9, 2023 at SFJazz. Supporters of the Center heard an update on the Center’s recent work advancing &…
The SF Chamber of Commerce wrapped up San Francisco Small Business Week presented by Wells Fargo with a Closing Party at The Hibernia. The event provided an engaging evening of learning, networking,…
A reception was held Wednesday evening, May 10th, 2023, at Filoli House and Gardens in Woodside to honor Ambassador Gentry Smith, United States Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security. Over 120…
Photos by Drew Altizer Neiman Marcus San Francisco welcomed celebrated fashion icons Pat Cleveland and Kevan Hall with a spectacular cocktail reception. A luxurious evening of delectable offerings from the Rotunda restaurant…
With a list of accolades as long as some novels, it’s hard to fathom where Abraham Verghese finds the time to write bestselling books. For one, his titles include MD, MACP, professor,…
The daughter of jet-setting parents, peripatetic, curiosity-driven, joy seeking, travel maven extraordinaire Karen Loftus says, “Travel helps me sate my appetite for many things.” She loves “life, new people, places, big laughs,…
Legendary characters have been a standout resource at the world’s best hotels for eons On a vacation, it’s not just about the suite, the resort’s proximity to the beach, that long awaited…
Exclusive interviews with four international bestselling authors Authors’ words, like genies, trapped within the pages of their books lay dormant until we open them, releasing the glorious sagas that reside in their…