Setting the stage with his high energy positivity and irrepressible creativity, GRAMMY® and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste will headline Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala Sunday, July 13, 2025, hosted at the Oakville property of Nickel & Nickel, part of Far Niente Wine Estates. Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s Summer Season, the Arts…
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Allona Kagan, author of The Weaver, a captivating tale about memory, identity, and an extraordinary metaphysical recovery. Her writing process is as unique as her stories, offering inspiration to fellow writers and aspiring authors. Here’s what she shared about her creative journey, her methods, and the…
On January 13 the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation welcomed its members, community supporters and city VIPs to the unveiling of its 2025 “Hearts in San Francisco” sculptures. This year’s curated selection of artfully decorated hearts range in size from large (5 feet by 6 feet) to mini (7 inches by 6 inches), and will…
Each year, the San Francisco Ballet treats its biggest supporters to a little luxe “pre-gaming” in advance of its annual Opening Night Gala. This year, the elegant benefactor party was held in Telegraph Hill, at the private home of Mark and Brigitta Whiting. Longtime ballet boosters, the Whitings welcomed their guests on January 8 for…
On December 14, 2024, Mayor London Breed and other prominent local officials joined the Union Square Alliance to celebrate the opening of the Winter Walk, San Francisco’s signature holiday destination. The annual celebration transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday gathering place for shopping, eating and merrymaking. Special guests at the VIP…
When Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, followed by a federal holiday on Monday, it makes a three-day weekend even sweeter. Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial holiday as one of the nation’s most watched and celebrated sports events. More well-loved cultural traditions converge in February 2025 when Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year celebrations…
