Weapons of Light Foundation is a new organization promoting and supporting the production of original art and music. Founded by San Francisco-based conceptual artist Philip Lawson, the organization’s mission is to promote peace by empowering individuals to live by the virtues of compassion, kindness, forgiveness and love. The Weapons of Light Foundation’s first annual gala…
Continuing its cultural partnership with the San Francisco Fall Show, the Garden Conservancy hosted its annual luncheon at the Fall Show venue in Fort Mason. Garden Conservancy board members, fellows, supporters and friends gathered on October 18 for a benefit luncheon. The day’s program honored renowned designer Charlotte Moss, and raised funds for the Conservancy’s…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) celebrated by hosting a party at Bimbo’s 365 Club. Billed as a night of “Comedy and Cocktails,” the event showcased an appearance by comedian, actor and breast cancer survivor Tig Notaro. The evening marked the 20th anniversary of the Notkin Family…
The Junior League of San Francisco (JLSF) came together at the Palace Hotel on October 18, to honor San Francisco’s prominent women leaders and celebrate its own 113-year history of service in San Francisco. It was a fabulous event with an uplifting program full of sisterhood and celebration. Each year, JLSF acknowledges two exceptional individuals…
The St Francis Yacht Club welcomed nearly 300 guests on September 24 to raise funds for the Order of Malta Clinic’s newly expanded free medical clinic. The 16th Annual Champions Gala also honored two of its greatest champions with this year’s Silver Chalice Awards. This year the honorees were the late Frank Heffernan, an icon…
Two historic theaters in San Jose played host this year to one of the Bay Area’s buzziest cultural events: the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF). Opening night on October 11 was held at the recently restored Hoover Theater in the Rose Garden neighborhood, while the closing ceremony was hosted by the beautiful Montgomery Theater…
