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Out & about in the East Bay
Author and actress Marlo Thomas urged the audience at the eighth annual East Bay Women’s Conference to “never stop dreaming.” Thomas was the keynote speaker at the event, sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, which drew about 560 women. Participants also heard from documentary photographer Lisa Kristine and inspirational speaker [...]
Out & about in Silicon Valley
Besides the live auction, the big attraction at San Jose Museum of Art’s Full Spectrum 2012 gala was the body-painted models representing works in the museum’s collection. The sold-out event netted $235,000, which goes to the educational programs of SJMA – the largest provider of arts education in the county. ~ Photo courtesy Raymond Macalisang
Out & about in the East Bay
The fab gala On Broadway is the main fundraiser for the Diablo Regional Arts Association. This year it was chaired by Malcolm and Jill Winspear and brought in a record $275,000 for cultural and educational programming at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Guests were entertained by Phat Strad and comedian Caroline Rhea, noshed on [...]
The wellness gala: an evening of hope
The Wellness Gala: An Evening of Hope raised nearly $350,000 for the Cancer Support Community, which assists people with cancer and their loved ones. This year’s event, at the Diablo Country Club and chaired by Bonnie Waters of Changes Salon & Day Spa, honored Mike and Sue Lescure with the Spirit of Hope Award; Susan [...]
Out & about in Marin
Mad Marin brought out the Don Draper crowd, attired in late ’50s-early ’60s cocktail wear. Held at the IDESST Portuguese Social Hall in Sausalito, the fundraiser will let Marin Charitable continue to dispense some $150,000 in grants this coming year to local organizations that support children living in Marin with limited opportunities. ~ Courtesy Oz [...]
Angels by the Bay
The Marin Center for Independent Living (MCIL) held its fifth annual Angels by the Bay fundraiser, at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Tiburon. The event honored Dr. Gary Mizono of Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael for his leadership, and raised $180,000. ~ Courtesy EK Elliot Karlan Photography
Heart of Gold Ball
More than 300 attended the Heart of Gold Ball in June at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, raising more than $500,000. The theme? “Vintage Vegas,” with showgirls, a Sammy Davis Jr. lookalike contest and lots of feathers. The American Heart Association and Ross Stores celebrated a 10-year partnership and the $18 million that Ross has raised [...]
Out & about in the East Bay
The Diablo Regional Arts Association and East Bay community bid a fond farewell to Susie and Gary Fisher, longtime arts and civic supporters. Susie and Gary, a DRAA board member and past president, and retired Chevron executive, are headed for a new life in Santa Fe. They will be missed! ~ Photos by Deborah Ashley. [...]
Out & about in Silicon Valley
The 4th annual Santana Row summer fashion shows drew a colorful crowd and featured the season’s essentials on leggy models – including quite a few guys, much to the glee of the largely female audience. Santana Row celebrates its 10th birthday on Nov. 7, so expect lots of festivities in the next few months. Mark [...]
Silicon Valley Heart Ball
More than 200 people wined and dined under the stars at the 16th annual Silicon Valley Heart Ball, held at the Los Altos Hills estate of Woodside Capital Partners’ Kelly Porter. The ball raised almost $800,000 to fight heart disease and stroke. ~ Photos by AJ Feurtography. Mark your calendar Head to the Palo Alto [...]
