Andra von Behren, Heidi Kuhn (guest speaker), Susie Hoganson (event co-chair & JLSF President 1991-1992), Trish Otstott (event co-chair & JLSF President 1998-1999), Lisa Grotts (dinner chair)
The Junior League of San Francisco, Inc. (JLSF) recently celebrated 100 years in existence with “A Century of Commitment,” a special birthday dinner catered by McCall’s.
Debbi Bocci (former JLSF fashion show chair), Marsha Monro (former JLSF fashion show chair), Dolly Chammas (former JLSF fashion show chair)
The event was held in the Rotunda of City Hall, with Susie Hoganson and Trish Otstott as co-chairs and Lisa Grotts as dinner chair. To mark the event, a centennial scarf was given to guests, depicting the 100-year history. “Happy Birthday Junior League” was sung at the conclusion, with enormous gold and pink balloons dropping from the ceiling! Sponsors for the evening included Bank of the West, Deloitte, JCB Winery, CPMC Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Niantic Corporation and KPMG.
Lion Dancers from Chinatown ushered guests into dinner
Special guest speaker was Heidi Kuhn of Marin County, founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, an organization dedicated to the eradication of landmines worldwide. In 1997, Kuhn was inspired by the late Princess Diana’s humanitarian efforts to educate the world of the danger and destruction of landmines. She pursued the support of Napa Valley vintners to transform “mines to vines” by supplying grapevines to be planted in the ravaged grounds of the war-torn countries.
Paul Dean, Heidi Kuhn (guest speaker), Gary Kuhn, Shirley Dean
Shirley Dean and Paul Dean, dinner patrons and owners of Spiriterra Vineyards in the Napa Valley, made a $100,000 gift to begin the mine removal work in the area of Husan, a Palestinian community west of Bethlehem and southwest of Jerusalem. The Deans were inspired by Daniel Yuval, an 11-year-old Israeli boy who lost his leg when he stepped on a land mine in the Golan Heights.
Merrill Kasper, Layne Gray, Jennifer Johnston, Leslie Ryder – Marc Loupe, Anette Harris
JLSF President Jennifer Johnston shared her exuberance that night of the momentous event that celebrates the thousands of members both past and present. “Throughout our 100 year history, JLSF women have endeavored to be the first to identify the most pressing needs in the community and create the partnerships to best address those needs and make a lasting impact. I have no doubt that over the next 100 years we will see even greater results.”
Lily Samii, Lisa Grotts – Lisa Grotts, Debra Leylegian
And in her remarks, dinner chair Lisa Grotts noted that, “The training that League members received over the years set the foundation to help many other bay area non-profit organizations.” At the dinner were a sprinkling of those League and community volunteers: co-chairs Susie Hoganson and Trish Otstott, Sallie Hunting, Anne Marie Massocca, Gretchen de Baubigny, Anette Harris, Debbie Bocci and Dolly Chammas to name a few.
Eve Wertsch (former JLSF fashion show chair), Susie Hoganson (event co-chair & JLSF President 1991-1992), Teresa Briggs
Dolly Chammas (former JLSF fashion show chair), Lynn Lubbock (former JLSF fashion show chair), Sallie Huntting (former JLSF fashion show chair)
Loree Dowse, Schuyler Hudak (former JLSF fashion show chair), Andra von Behren
Bill Moore, Anette Harris (JLSF President 2000-2001), Belva Davis (former JLSF Watch honoree), Marc Loupe
Front row: Wendy Armstrong, Courtney Bocci (former JLSF fashion show chair), Sophia Belloli / Back row: Jasmine Stirling, Sabrina Lowell, Michelle Curtis Harris (2013 JLSF fashion show chair), Kristen Hall, Devon Dievel, Sealy Livermore
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We’re delighted to see that the Alex Chases Salon, run by the renowned hairstylist Alex Chases, has recently moved into a larger space at Rosewood Sand Hill’s Sense spa.
Designer Cedric Charlier recently visited San Francisco from Paris, to present his Spring 2013 collection at Barneys.
With Sloan and Roger Barnett, Sabrina Buell and Yves Behar, Jean-Pierre Conte, and Alison and Mark Pincus, Gucci recently hosted a private cocktail party at the San Francisco store to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the loafer, and the new 1953 collection for men and women.
Catherine Kwong’s living room, inspired by Mick Jagger and Bianca Jagger, is one of the highlights of the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, taking place at 2800 Pacific Avenue.
Saks Fifth Avenue and San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary are presenting Zac Posen as this year’s guest designer at the 32nd San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show, benefiting San Francisco Ballet.
Michael S. Smith was recently honored at Hedge Gallery in San Francisco at a party hosted by Alison Pincus, Vanessa Getty and Allison Speer. His design work for a Palladian Villa in Malibu is being put up for auction at Christie’s in New York. Nicolas Berggruen, Princess Tatiana Galitzine, Dede Wilsey, and Sabrina Buell were among the guests.
Deepa Pakianathan and Phil Pemberton recently hosted a reception for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in anticipation of its upcoming Gala on April 20, 2013, which pays tribute to legendary opera baritone and Conservatory Advisory Board member Thomas Hampson.
Conservatory mezzo-soprano Catherine Cook directs and stars in a program featuring special performances by Hampson with Conservatory students, faculty and guest artists. Teresa Medearis and Barbara Walkowski co-chair the event, with catering by McCall’s Catering and Events and decor by Blueprint Studios.
Tickets for this very special occasion can be purchased at www.sfcm.edu
UCSF Partners in Care recently held its 2013 kick-off membership event at Reed & Greenough. Membership co-Chairs Schuyler Hudak and Libby Leffler hosted the launch party and kicked off the well-attended evening with brief remarks, followed by UCSF Partners in Care President Katie Budge, who spoke about the services that the auxiliary organization provides to the hospital.
UCSF Partners in Care works with UCSF hospital staff to fund programs that provide comfort and well-being to patients and their families while visiting the UCSF medical center.
Guests enjoyed spirited greyhounds nicknamed “Doctor’s Orders,” and a “Members Only” wine special while noshing on sweet treats from Kara’s Cupakes, and savory sliders and arancini from Cedar Hill Kitchen and Smokehouse.
Please visit www.ucsfpartnersincare.org for more information about this important organization.
Renowned European designer Ms. Madeline Pauw recently made an appearance at a delightful luncheon at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco, where her Spring 2013 collection was presented.
The Pauw collection is designed by Madeleine Pauw, daughter of the original founders. Pauw is known for its luxurious fabrics and soft touches of femininity while integrating just a splash of masculine undertones, but always keeping the fit and style in mind for the female physique. The company has been in business for over 50 years, and originally was created in the Netherlands where it currently has 29 stores.
You can purchase pieces from Pauw at Saks Fifth Avenue at 384 Post Street, San Francisco, or online at Saks Fifth Avenue
ModeWalk recently unveiled its newest service for their clients, a first-of-its-kind, by-appointment showroom in San Francisco called Boudoir, located on the 7th Floor of 391 Sutter Street in Union Square.
Betty Lin, the chic Presidio Heights boutique, recently celebrated the launch of the new Maiyet collection with a party hosted by Alexis Traina, Alison Pincus, Nina Stanford, and Seth Miller.
The Mid Winter Gala for 2013 honored the exhibit, “Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis” with a chic winter wonderland that raised over $400k. Marissa Mayer, Jonathan Ive, Alison Pincus, Vanessa Getty, Dick Costolo, Stephan Jenkins, Connie Nielsen, Lori Levine, Evgenia Peretz, Jeremy Stoppelman, Trevor Traina, Allison Speer and Kathryn Lasater were among the 380 who attended.
Stephanie Phair, the managing director of Outnet.com, recently visited from London to host a luncheon previewing Oscar de la Renta’s new limited edition collection designed exclusively for The Outnet.
The Italian artist, Paolo Troilo, recently debuted his first U.S. exhibit at Coup d’Etat, the most exceptional designer space in San Francisco.
Sponsored by Testa Vineyards, the event brought together San Francisco tastemakers such as Jack Calhoun, Stephen Brady, Gary Friedman, Joy Bianchi, Anna Weinberg, Ken Fulk, and Jamie Finegold, among others.
The exhibit will run at Coup d’Etat until May 2013.
Visit Coup d’Etat at 111 Rhode Island, or online at coupdetatsf.com
The International Museum of Women (IMOW) hosted its annual Celebrating Change Benefit on March 6th, 2013, and the associated Vanguard Group hosted its Art Live Lounge benefit.
This year’s benefit featured IMOW’s second annual Innovator Award for Women in Technology, presented to Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer of Cisco Systems.
The International Museum of Women is an innovative online museum that showcases art, stories and ideas to celebrate, inspire and advance the lives of women around the world. With the support of over 500 guests, IMOW raised over $200,000 to benefit its mission and exhibitions. Guests enjoyed a night of art and inspiration from the museum’s virtual collection, music, networking and dancing, while watching notable female artists create original artwork.
Learn more about the International Museum of Women at www.imow.org
Jay Jeffers recently designed three of the 23 penthouses of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe. The homes range from $1,250,000 to $4,500,000 in price.
Vaunte has selected five chic San Francisco women to feature on their site: Allison Speer, Sabrina Buell, Lauren Goodman, Jane Gruber, and Tienlyn Jacobson.
