Jr. League SF’s Patrons Party

Dolly Chammas and Luke Weinstein swung by the Jr. League of SF’s 83rd Annual Fashion Show Patrons Party at Weinstein Gallery. This year’s fashion show will be held on March 14 at the Fairmont Hotel. The Jr. League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism and improving the community.

Zellerbach Book Reception

Host Cissie Swig with author and former NHG editor Merla Zellerbach at Cissie’s Presidio Heights home for a reception in honor of Merla’s new book, Secrets in Time. Merla will be donating three months worth of royalties to Compassion and Choices, an organization that aids the terminally ill.

SF Symphony’s Chinese New Year

SF Symphony rang in the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox at its annual Chinese New Year Celebration, with chair Sharon Seto, on February 8 in Davies Symphony Hall. Patrons enjoyed a concert that featured a unique blend of Eastern and Western music and an elegant post-concert Imperial Dinner. Pictured is Tommy Wu with SF Symphony president John Goldman and Jessa Wu.

SF SPCA Center Opening

SF SPCA board of directors member James Ludwig and Michael Cunningham at a special grand opening reception for donors of the SF SPCA’s Leanne B. Roberts Animal Care Center on Alabama Street

Jewish Family & Children’s Services Gala

Luba Troyanovsky and Anna Lushtak joined 400 other supporters at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ 8th Annual Émigré Community Gala at the Westin St. Francis. Funds raised support emergency financial assistance, scholarships, care for seniors, and other necessities for those in need.

Spinster’s of SF Party at Rouge

Whitney Hoover, Laura Hopkins, and Deborah Dee at the Spinsters of SF’s I Heart San Francisco party at Rouge. Proceeds benefited City of Dreams, an organization dedicated to helping the city’s at-risk youth.

Culinary Event at Supperclub

In the first of a series of special culinary events, Supperclub SF hosted Uber Dinner featuring Michelin-rated chefs from around the world. The celebrated culinary dynamos

created an innovative six-course meal for 200 guests who dined and enjoyed performances while reclining on roman-style beds. Pictured are Jan Wahl and chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Hotel Opening in Yountville

Robert Redford and John Dunbar chatted during an opening reception for Bardessono, Yountville’s newest luxury hotel and spa.

Red Cross Bay Area Gala Pre-Party

Janna Jewett, Emily Dumitrescu, and Caroline Linton attended an invite-only fashion show and reception, at The City Club, in honor of the Paint the Town Red Gala for the American Red Cross Bay Area on February 28 at City Hall.

SF Performances Dinner

Co-host Gordon Getty with SF Performances (SFP) president Ruth Felt during SFP’s annual Presenters Dinner at the Gettys’ Pacific Heights residence. Honorees included pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and violinist Christian Tetzlaff, who performed the following evening at the Herbst Theatre.

Boys & Girls Clubs of SF Luncheon

Larry Nibbi and City Attorney Dennis Herrera at the Boys & Girls Clubs of SF’s 2009 Charles Schwab & Co. Youth of the Year Luncheon at the Westin St. Francis. Boys & Girls Clubs of SF helps to inspire disadvantaged youth.

SF Opera 2009-10 Season Announcement

John Gunn, Maria Manetti Farrow, and SF Opera’s music director designate Nicola Luisotti attended the Opera’s 2009–10 season announcement and reception held at the War Memorial Opera House