The Concert for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital: On Thursday, Alanis Morissette and Jay Leno appeared in a big benefit show at Davies Symphony Hall. Proceeds from the event, which was underwritten by the Salesforce.com Foundation, will go toward building a new home for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus. The 183-bed facility is slated for completion in 2014.
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Mayor Gavin Newsom might have the most name recognition between him and his Republican opponent Abel Maldonado, and yes he has more money, but he also knows those two things combined won’t secure his victory for lieutenant governor in November. However maybe name
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Mid Winter Gala: Last week at the Legion of Honor, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco held the seventh annual Junior Committee gala benefit, a gathering of 400 young arts patrons and leaders. The event, which saluted the “Cartier and America” exhibition, was presented by honorary chairs Vanessa Getty and Trevor Traina, and co-chairs Allison Speer and Kathryn Lasater.
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‘A Mad Hatter Cocktail Party’: On Thursday, the Junior League of San Francisco hosted an Alice in Wonderland-themed party for patrons and sponsors of its upcoming 84th annual fashion show, “Through the Looking Glass.” Guests were encouraged to wear headgear at the gathering, held at Robert Fountain’s design studio RF-80.
Gathering for the animals
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