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San Francisco Social Calendar – March 2013

Published 16 March 2013

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March 9
Program 4
SF Ballet
SF Ballet presents “Scotch Symphony,” “Within the Golden Hour,” and “From Foreign Lands”. 8:00 PM. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., SF. Tickets: $35 and up.

 

3-Sunday
It’s a Red Carpet Life
TV36
Red Carpet Bay Area presents “It’s a Red Carpet Life” on TV36, 5 minutes of San Francisco glamour. Airs at 5:25 PM, following “Friends” at 5:00 PM.

 

3-Sunday
NFL Celebrity Bartending Event
Matrix Fillmore
Join Seattle Seahawks player Marshawn Lynch, Cleveland Browns player Josh Johnson, and other NFL players as they serve cocktail specials to raise money for the Family 1st Foundation benefiting Bay Area Youth. Presented by Charleston Pierce. 8:00 PM, Matrix Fillmore, 3138 Fillmore St, SF.

 

5-Tuesday
The Bay Lights
Bay Bridge
Witness the birth of the largest LED light sculpture in existence as the Bay Bridge is lit by The Bay Lights. Check out Marin and San Francisco restaurants, hotels, cafés and public places with the best views. 9:00 PM.

 

6-Wednesday
Celebrating Change
Julia Morgan Ballroom
The International Museum of Women’s 16th Anniversary, Celebrating Change. The annual Innovator Award for Women in Technology will be presented to Padmasree Warrior, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer of Cisco Systems. The event is chaired by Tracy Curtis, SVP & Region President for Wells Fargo, with Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz as honorary co-chair. 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Julia Morgan Ballroom, 465 California St., SF. Tickets: $300 and up

 

6-Wednesday
California Home+Design Awards
San Francisco Design Center
California Home+Design Requests the Pleasure of Your Company to Celebrate the 2013 CH+D Award Winners and our First Design Icon, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy. San Francisco Design Center, Galleria Atrium , 101 Henry Adams Street, SF, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets: $40 (sold out!)

 

6-Wednesday
Urbanized screening
Asana headquarters
Asana is hosting a screening of Urbanized, the newest film by Helvetica’s Gary Hustwit. 7:30 PM, Asana headquarters, 1550 Bryant Street , Suite 900, SF. Reserve ticket at Eventbrite.

 

6-Wednesday
Master the Finance Game 
Atelier Advisors
Atelier Advisors monthly “Think + Drinks” series presents an evening celebrating the publication of “Master the Finance Game” by Lili Balfour. The book walks entrepreneurs through the process of building financial models, valuing companies, and raising the right type of capital. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Atelier Advisors, 356 6th St., SF. Tickets: $35 (includes book)

 

6-Wednesday
Dukes of Melrose premiere
Bravo TV
Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos of Decades boutique in LA star in the new Bravo show, “Dukes of Melrose.” 7:30 PM, Bravo TV.

 

7-Thursday
Power of Choice Luncheon
The Fairmont
NARAL Pro-Choice America presents its 18th SF Power of Choice Luncheon. This year’s event will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Noon, The Fairmont, SF. Tickets: $300 and up.

 

7-Thursday
Conversation with Dick Costolo
Commonwealth Club
“Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, In conversation with Nick Bilton of the New York Times. 5:45 PM, Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market St, SF. Tickets: $25 and up. “

 

7-Thursday
Celebrate with Heart Gala 
Four Seasons Hotel
The American Heart Association’s Bay Area, Celebrate with Heart Gala, chaired by Pamela Joyner. 6:00 PM, The Four Seasons Hotel, SF. Tickets: $2,500 for two patron tickets. Call (415) 228-8419 for info.

 

8-Friday
Paving the Way Gala
Four Seasons Hotel
Larkin Street Youth Services 2013 Paving the Way Gala, Building a Sustainable Future, Presenting Going the Distance: The Larkin Street Youth Achievement Award. With Mark Buell, Chair of America’s Cup Organizing Committee, and Jimmy Spithill , Skipper and Helmsman of Oracle Team USA (with members of his team). The Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., SF, 6:00 PM. Tickets $300.

 

8-Friday
Y for Youth Luncheon
Yerba Buena Center for the Art
YMCA of SF presents its second annual Y for Youth Luncheon: Y Then Y Now?. Noon, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SF. Tickets: $500 and up. Call (415) 281-6734 for info.

 

9 to April 28
The Jersey Boys
Curran Theatre
The Jersey Boys is the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., SF. Tickets: $60 and up.

 

9 to June 2
Garry Winogrand exhibit
SFMOMA
SFMOMA presents a major retrospective of the work of photographer Garry Winogrand. Jointly organized by SFMOMA and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., with guest curator Leo Rubinfien, this is the first major touring exhibition dedicated to Winogrand’s work in 25 years. SFMOMA, 151 Third St., SF. Tickets: $18.

 

9-Saturday
Circles of Light Gala
Four Seasons Hotel
United Religions Initiative hosts its 10th annual Circles of Light Gala, chaired by Sara Duryea. Tickets: $2,750 per table, and up.

 

9-Saturday
SF Boys Chorus Gala
Stanford Court Hotel
The SF Boys Chorus 65th Anniversary Gala and Auction honors Senator Mark Leno this year. 6:00 PM, Renaissance SF Stanford Court Hotel, SF. Tickets: $200.

 

9-Saturday
Mid Winter Gala
de Young Museum
The Midwinter Gala at the De Young Museum. Chaired by Vanessa Getty and Trevor Traina. By invitation only.

 

12-Tuesday
Bridge to Caring 2013
Metropolitan Club
Bridge to Caring 2013 is a benefit for Pathways Hospice, and features an exclusive dinner with author Laney Salisbury at 5:30 PM, followed by a book signing and reception starting at 6:30 PM. Metropolitan Club, SF. Tickets: $100 and up. Call (800) 753- 3071 for info.

 

13-Wednesday
Brunello Cucinelli trunk show
Wilkes Bashford
Brunello Cucinelli Fall Mens & Womens Trunk Show at Wilkes Bashford. 375 Sutter Street, SF. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

13 to May, 2013
Troilo US Debut
Coup D’Etat
Italian Artist Troilo will make his U.S. Debut at Coup D’Etat through May, 2013, Coup D’Etat, 111 Rhode Island Street #1, SF. Opening party by invitation only. Email emily@crossmarketingpr.com for information.

 

14-Thursday
Artful Decorations signing
Gumps
Meet designers Andrew Fisher and Jeffrey Weisman as they celebrate the release and sign copies of their new book, “Artful Decoration”. 5:40 PM to 7:30 PM. Gumps, 135 Post St., SF. RSVP to specialevents@gumps.com

 

16-Saturday
Dr. Seuss! Hat Collection
Dennis Rae Fine Art
Never-before-seen hats from Dr. Seuss’s Private Collection along with prints & sculpture from the Art of Dr. Seuss Collection. All artwork on exhibition and available for acquisition. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Dennis Rae Fine Art, 781 Beach St., SF. RSVP: (415) 292-0387

 

18-Monday
Fine European Furniture Auction
Bonhams
Fine European Furniture, Decorative Arts and Garden Ornaments. 10:00 AM, Bonhams, 220 San Bruno Avenue, SF.

 

18-Monday
Bouquets to Art
de Young Museum
The Golden Age, Bouquets to Art’s Opening Night Gala will feature an exhibition preview of 125 floral displays, catered reception, and music by the Dick Bright Orchestra. Diane B. Wilsey and Wells Fargo are Presenting Sponsors, with Lonna Wais contributing as Sponsor. 5:30 PM, de Young Museum, SF. Tickets: $300 and up. Call (415) 750-3504 for tickets and info.

 

19 and 20
Ralph Rucci trunk show
Saks Fifth Avenue
View the Chado Ralph Rucci Fall 2013 collection, Saks Fifth Avenue, 384 Post St., SF.

 

19-Tuesday
San Francisco Soiree
Four Seasons Hotel
From the American Cancer Society, enjoy “an Evening of San Francisco Inspiration” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization, and honoring Dr. Laura Esserman. 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St., SF. Tickets: $350 and up.

 

20 to 24
Shen Yun 2013
Orpheum Theatre
Shen Yun is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company built upon a vision to revive 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture. Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., SF. Tickets: $64 and up.

 

20-Wednesday
Conversation with Condoleeza Rice
Palo Alto
PenFed Foundation hosts a conversation with Condoleeza Rice. Honorary co-chairs of this rare event include Hon. R. James Nicholson, Hon. William J. Perry, Condoleeza Rice, and George Shultz. Palo Alto. Contact info@whitfieldconsulting.org for info

 

20-Wednesday
Maiyet Launch
Betty Lin
Celebrate the launch of the gorgeous Maiyet collection at Betty Lin. Ten percent of Maiyet sales will be donated to Nest. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Betty Lin, 340 Presidio Ave., SF. RSVP to rsvp@allisonspeerpr.com

 

20-Wednesday
Private Collections
Multiple Locations
Every spring since 2000, a group of San Francisco’s most passionate art collectors have opened their homes to share their exceptional collections with the public, and raise awareness for Enterprise for High School Students at the same time. From connoisseurs to cool hunters, every host is a vibrant part of the fabric of the Bay Area’s visual art community. 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM, Addresses to be provided. Tickets: $150 and up.

 

20-Wednesday
A Love Affair
Treasure Island
The Museum of Performance + Design will unveil its new location at an intimate evening, A Love Affair. 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, at The Winery on Treasure Island. Mr. Romain Serman, French Consul General, is honorary chair, with Garen Scribner and Margaret Karl as event chairs. Tickets: $350 and up.

 

20-Wednesday
Mr. Marina Competition
Ruby Skye
Witness 10 of the Marina district’s favorite men take the stage to compete for the title of Mr. Marina 2013, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 7:00 PM, Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St., SF. Tickets: $35 and up.

 

21-Thursday
Snuggly Soiree
Private Residence
The Glogau Teddy Bear Rescue Fund’s Snuggly Soiree benefitting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, at the residence of Gordon and Ann Getty. For info email special-events@ucsfmedctr.org

 

21-Thursday
Jason Wu fashion show
City Hall
SF Opera Guild and Neiman Marcus host acclaimed designer, Jason Wu on his first visit to SF. With a runway show highlighting Mr. Wu’s Fall 2013 Collection, the event will feature a champagne reception and fashion show followed by a post party with a festive buffet and dancing. Event co-chairs are Stephanie Tuttle and Melissa Boxer Zill. 6:00 PM, City Hall’s North Light Court, SF. Tickets: $375 and up. 415-565-3204

 

21-Thursday
Conversation with Yves Béhar and Tim Brown
Commonwealth Club
Wizards of design , Yves Behar and Tim Brown, dissect the formula for harmonizing industry, beauty, brand and meaning. 6:00 PM, Commonwealth Club, Blue Room, 595 Market St, SF. Tickets: $20 and up.

 

21 to 28
Onegin
SF Ballet
SF Ballet presents an encore engagement of John Cranko’s dramatic story ballet, Onegin. 8:00 PM. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., SF. Tickets: $35 and up.

 

22-Friday
On a Turquoise Cloud
The City Club
“SF Girls Chorus presents its 34th season gala, On a Turquoise Cloud. The evening includes an elegant cocktail reception, dinner, live auction and concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington with the Marcus Shelby Trio. The event Co-chairs are Senator Dianne Feinstein and Charlotte Shultz. 6:00 PM, The City Club, SF. Tickets: $300 and up. Call (415) 863-1752, x 306 for info.”

 

23-Saturday
Celebrate Spring 2013 Gala
Bimbo’s 365 Club
Convent of the Sacred Heart & Stuart Hall present Celebrate Spring 2013, an evening gala with a Casablanca theme. 6:00 PM. Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus, SF. Tickets: $225.

 

25-Monday
One Night Only
Marine’s Memorial Theater
The Richmond/Ermet Aids Foundation presents a One Night Only Cabaret featuring members from the Tony-award winning cast of “The Jersey Boys”, with special guest star Debbie Gibson. 7:30 PM, Marine’s Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter St., SF. Tickets: $35 and up.

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Gucci Introduces the 1953 Made To Order Collection in SF

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Catherine Kwong Brings Mick and Bianca to SF Decorator Showcase

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Zac Posen to do Saks and the SF Ballet!

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Michael S. Smith Honored at Hedge Gallery

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The SF Conservatory of Music Gala Pre-Party

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

Partners in Care Kicks Off

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.

Madeleine Pauw at Saks Fifth Avenue

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 Launches Boudoir

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Maiyet At Betty Lin in San Francisco

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Mid Winter Gala 2013

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.

The Outnet Previews New Oscar De La Renta Collection

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Paolo Trolio Makes US Debut at Coup D’Etat

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

International Museum of Women honors Padmasree Warrior

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

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