On November 13, close to 300 business leaders, philanthropists and community members–including Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie–helped The Salvation Army kick off its 2024 Red Kettle Campaign at its 21st Annual Holiday Luncheon. The Terra Gallery opened its doors to an impressive turnout of supporters, all united by the common cause of ending homelessness. The inspiring event… The post Salvation Army’s Annual Holiday Luncheon Supports Homeless Initiative appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) celebrated its 20th Anniversary on November 22 with XERO Club, an evening of intrigue and elegance at San Francisco’s Saint Joseph’s Arts Society. The party, inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies and the 007 movie Casino Royale, saw guests dressed to the nines for a night filled with games of… The post Museum of Craft and Design Marks 20th Anniversary with XERO Club Theme Gala appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

The San Francisco SPCA has launched the holiday season in style, hosting their 2nd annual “Meet the Stars” reception on November 14th at Maddie’s Adoption Center. Friends and supporters of the organization spent the evening celebrating the launch of the 38th-annual Holiday Windows event, and meeting the adorable (and adoptable) kittens and puppies that will… The post SF SPCA Hosts Second-Annual “Meet the Stars” Reception appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

The Episcopal Impact Fund’s 2024 Night of Light Gala, “EpiscoProm,” was an enormous success thanks to the hundreds of inspired community members, dozens of partners and the dedicated sponsors who showed up to make the night one to remember. Supporters and partygoers converged on City Club of San Francisco to enjoy one another’s company while… The post Episcopal Impact Fund Hosts Annual Night of Light Gala appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

This year marks a monumental milestone for San Francisco’s most historic French bistro, Le Central, as it celebrates 50 years of serving the city with classic French cuisine, warm hospitality and a timeless ambiance. Since opening its doors in November of 1974, Le Central has become a quintessential part of the city’s cultural fabric, where… The post Le Central Bistro Commemorates Half a Century in San Francisco appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

One of the most exciting events of the season, San Francisco Opera Guild’s An Evening on the Stage took place November 18, offering guests a glimpse behind the curtain with supper and live entertainment served up onstage at the War Memorial Opera House. This year the event honored The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of… The post SF Opera Guild Hosts Glamorous Evening on the Stage appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) celebrated the launch of its flagship fall art exhibition “Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection” with opening day events and a preview on October 26. Dozens of VIPs visited the museum for a brunch, director’s reception and first look at this magnificent new… The post Shah Garg Collection on View in New BAMPFA Exhibit appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

An Instant Mega-Hit You could call it a cult following. Since introducing his untraditional style nearly a quarter-century ago, winemaker Dave Phinney’s iconic brand, The Prisoner, has had a magnetic pull on followers. With its label inspired by a haunting 19th century etching by Spanish artist Francisco Goya, The Prisoner disrupted California wines, making an… The post Orin Swift Cellars: Extraordinary Wine Labels & Beyond appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

Oozing old-world charm and a refined grace that hints at a bygone era, Ocean House embodies the fantasy and romanticism that many envision when considering a visit to Rhode Island. With its grand, shingled facade and expansive verandas overlooking the Atlantic, Ocean House evokes a timeless elegance where guests are indulged with an experience that… The post Legendary East Coast Charm: Rhode Island’s Ocean House appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more

Ecuador’s Golden Triangle You’d never guess that the otherworldliness of the Ecuador’s Andean Cloud Forest on the outskirts of Quito is actually inside the metropolitan district, making it quite accessible — with a very good driver and a bit of effort, that is. Together with its capital city Quito and the Galápagos archipelago, the cloud… The post Exploring Quito and Ecuador’s Andean Cloud Forest appeared first on Haute Living San Francisco ..read more