Nob Hill Gazette

SF Symphony’s B&W Ball

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:38:33 +0000

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang will headline the San Francisco Symphony’s 2010 Black & White Ball on Saturday, May 22, benefiting the nationally acclaimed SFS Adventures in Music Education Program. Additionally, R&B legends Kool & The Gang will headline the post-concert Party at San Francisco’s War Memorial Performing Arts Center, which will be transformed into one of the country’s most elegant party venues, featuring 10 bands on five stages, live music, dancing, food, drinks and the rollicking midnight surprise. Chair Patricia Sprincin. Tickets $200 and up. Call 415-864-6000.

Magic Theater

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:51:01 +0000

Magic Theatre hosts BELIEVE IN MAGIC!, Our Fortunes Are Changing! A fundraiser with gypsy gortune tellers, palm reading, tarot card readers, and a magic performance by Jay Alexander. David Fleishhacker will serves as the master of ceremonies and auctioneer. Chair, Delia Ehrlich. 6PM. ELAN Event Venue, 830 Howard St. Tickets $200. Call 921-1106 for info.

SFJAZZ Gala

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Sat, 08 May 2010 19:54:05 +0000

SFJAZZ honors Bobby Hutcherson during its annual gala. Chair, Robert Mailer Anderson. 6PM. Four Seasons Hotel, SF. Tickets $375 and up. Call 283-0326 or email gala@sfjazz.org.

ZooFest 2010

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:04:27 +0000

The SF Zoological Society invites you to flock together for ZooFest 2010: Wild About Parrots. Honorees are Dianne & Tad Taube. Co-chairs are Barnaby & Martha Conrad and MacGregor & Mary Read. 6PM. SF Zoo. Tickets $1,000 and up. Call 753-7095.

Film Society Awards Night

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:07:24 +0000

Join the SF Film Society Awards Night gala for the most glamorous and exciting evening of the spring arts season at the Westin St. Francis Hotel. Support arts education for Bay Area students by participating in this special evening, the highlight of the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival.

Natural Resources Defense Council

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:39:05 +0000

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) hosts an evening of exquisite locally grown food and live jazz, From Water to Farm to You. Food celebrities Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, and Gary Hirshberg will be on hand at the event. 6:30 PM. Yoshi’s Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore St., SF. Tickets $500 and up.

SF Ballet Auxiliary Fashion Show

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:10:32 +0000

SF Ballet Auxiliary and Saks Fifth Avenue welcome designer Michael Kors, who will show his fall 2010 collection at the Auxiliary’s fashion show. Chair: Patricia Rock. 5:30 PM. The Westin St. Francis Hotel, SF. Grand benefactor/benefactor ticket holders will also attend a private dinner with the designer in Alexandra’s immediately following the runway show. Tickets $175 and up. 415-865-6766.

Pacific Coast Dream Machines

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:33:43 +0000

20th annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show. A showcase of motorized marvels throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. 10 AM. Half Moon Bay Airport. Tickets $20. Call 650-726-2328.

San Francisco Architectural Heritage 4-24

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:10:15 +0000

San Francisco Architectural Heritage celebrates the 100th birthday of the Palace Hotel. Festivities begin at 6:30 with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, dancing, casino gaming and a silent auction. For information on sponsorship options and ticket purchases, please contact broldan@sfheritage.org or 415.441.3000 x14

GIRLS CHORUS 2010 SEASON GALA

shara@nobhillgazette.com — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:44:46 +0000

San Francisco Girls Chorus will celebrate its 2010 season with a concert and black-tie gala entitled Americans in Paris. 5:30 PM. Herbst Theatre, SF. Tickets $300 and up.