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Yves Saint Laurent ArtPoint Party

Thu, Nov. 13

Where de Young Museum – 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive – San Francisco, CA

Time 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Cost $60 / $125 VIP Party

Join ArtPoint for an after-hours viewing and cocktail party in honor of this highly anticipated exhibition. Guests are invited to celebrate Yves Saint Laurent's legacy with designer drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dancing in Wilsey Court as DJ Andreas spins deep house grooves.

VIP guests enjoy a pre-party, a tour of this stunning exhibition and access to the exclusive VIP Lounge with evening-long open bar and specialty hors d'oeuvres. The main event begins right after the VIP party (admission to that portion of the event is included).

This retrospective exhibition celebrates the eternal style of the most influential designer of the second half of the 20th century. The quintessentially chic Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) is famed for reworking the rules of fashion to create an exquisite new modern wardrobe that both empowered and liberated women, most radically during the heady days of the late 1960s. Said Saint Laurent, “I wanted to serve women, their bodies, their attitudes and gestures

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Golden Gate Express Premiere Gala

 Wed, Nov. 19

 

 

The Golden Gate Express™ Premiere Gala

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm

Patron VIP reception at 5:30 pm

The romance of the rails comes to San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers this holiday season as we present the debut of the Golden Gate Express™ Garden Railway and the Premiere Gala. You are invited to preview this remarkable new exhibit while you enjoy a gala evening event amongst the exotic flora in San Francisco's crown jewel of Victorian architecture.

This delightful Conservatory exhibition celebrates the city of San Francisco as model G-gauge trains wend their way through a lush landscape of dwarf plants and flowers and steam past twelve of the city's landmark buildings. From City Hall to the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco's most famous places provide a magical, exciting setting for this special holiday attraction that will captivate young and old alike. Added attractions include a vintage train seating area, the "Donor Depot", costumed conductors and interpretive materials about the development of San Francisco and its railways including a youth-created DVD about James Lick, the Bay Area tycoon who brought the Conservatory to California.

 


photo: Billy Winters

Gala guests will be the first to see "The Golden Gate Express" and have the rare chance to experience the Conservatory at night. There is nothing quite like an evening in this historic greenhouse as the lights illuminate the grounds and sky to transform the building and its tropical plant collections into a glowing oasis in the park.

 

Guests will enjoy the new signature "Golden Gate Express" cocktail, premium wines, "Station Stops" of tantalizing treats provided by McCall Catering and live music.

Space is limited, become a patron and get your tickets now. Be the first to come aboard "The Golden Gate Express"!

All proceeds from tickets, benefit drawing and sponsorship will support the Conservatory of Flowers youth environmental education programs.

ARTISTIC DESIGN

Chip Sullivan, noted Professor of Landscape Architecture at UC Berkeley, has designed an engaging and interactive Garden Railway experience to captivate the young and the young at heart. Enjoy Professor Sullivan's artistry: http://www.gonzogardens.com/index.html

CORPORATE CONDUCTORS:

RAIL BARON BENEFIT DRAWING:
Dolores & Bob Gebhardt

English Garden Tea Room

Eva & Mike Monroe

San Francisco 49ers

Tiffany & Co.

Pat & Clay Thomson

Colette Weil & James R. Parrinello

Missy Fox Trumbore

(Partial listing)

Click here for more info on Rail Baron Benefit Drawing

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship packages are available for corporations. Please contact our Director of Development, Jane Scurich at 415-831-2093 or jscurich@sfcof.org for more information.

HISTORY AND MEDIA

The Conservatory of Flowers first opened to the public in 1879. Among the original twenty-seven kit purchasers were two of San Francisco's Big Four transcendental railroad developers, Leland Stanford and Charles Crocker. In 1883 Stanford began running a steam train along the street now named Lincoln Way from Stanyan to Ocean beach.

The venerable Conservatory of Flowers was a distinctive landmark and popular attraction. A severe wind storm caused devastating damage to the Conservatory in 1995. A grass roots effort to Save the Conservatory resulted in a $25 million renovation with the Conservatory officially reopening in September 2003. The Conservatory has received numerous local, state and national awards.

Click here to purchase tickets



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Banganga Festival

Jan. 2009

The Banganga Festival is a two-day musical celebration that pays tribute to Mumbai's heritage through rhythm and music. The event takes place at the Banganga Tank, which comprises several temples dating back to the 6th century BC, making a dramatic backdrop for performances by renowned Indian classical musicians.

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Kala Ghoda Fair

Every Sunday in January the historic K Dubash Marg area of Mumbai comes alive to the pulsating heartbeat of rural India as the Kala Ghoda Fair transforms the pedestrian plaza into a hive of arts and crafts.

The fair offers the opportunity to sample the varied cuisine of Maharashtra, savour a traditional Parsi breakfast or walk in to the famous Max Mueller Bhavan and see the collection of award-winning Indian films. As the sun begins to inch towards the Arabian Sea, a heady mix of folk dancers, musicians and singers take to the stage.

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Hottest Goa Parties

 

 


Sunburn Festival Candolim Beach, Goa

@ Candolim Beach

12:00PM – 11:00PM

The perfect way to warm up to NYE – this year, the Sunburn Festival on Candolim Beach, Goa is a three day extravaganza that showcases the best DJs from…

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2 votes


Judge Jules India Tour (Dec 30th)

@ Shiro, Candolim

10:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Warm up for NYE on the 30th with Judge Jules (UK). With a list of awards that would make the American Olympic team blush, Jules has earned his place amongst…

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1 votes


New Year's Eve at Butter

@ Butter, Candolim

Butter crowds the house on New Year's Eve with the hottest international DJs in the world, including DJ Andy from Dubai, Jalabeel Cartel, DJ Anish and…

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4 votes


Titos New Year's Party

@ Titos, Baga Beach

The party begins @ 9 pm, there would be outdoor as well as indoor activities, groove to the beats of their in house DJ. Rs.2500/- cover charges, Rs. 800/-…

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4 votes


Marriott New Year's Eve

@ Goa Marriot Resort

There would be a live band, buffet of multi cuisines

Rs.2500/- kids – 6-12 years

Rs.5000/- per head, including taxes, all soft beverages are…


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4 votes


New Year's Eve Carnivale

@ Fiplees Pub & Disco, Benaulim, South Goa

30th/31st are the big nights at Fiplees, the theme this year – New Year Eve Carnival, Brazilian style starts 9pm onwards – entertainment wise there would…

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4 votes


Special Scotch Party

@ Club Margarita, Colva, South Goa

31st night, a special Scotch party. Also in the offing are other major alcohol brands like Smirnoff, Bacardis, etc,. Per person or for couples the charge…

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1 votes


Mambos New Year's Eve Party

@ Mambos, Calungute

Mambos own in house DJ would be playing for the 31st night. Between 26.12.08 to 01.01.09 there would be a troupe of 40 DJ's playing between 6pm – 6am,…

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Fire and Ice Ball


Saturday, October 17, 2009

 

The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area will host its annual 2009 Fire and Ice Ball recognizing Red Cross' long-standing history of supporting the United States Armed Forces and saluting the service men, women and their families.

 

 

Mellon Auditorium 

1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W. 

Washington, D.C. 

6 p.m. – 12 a.m.


Admission Prices: 

$400 – General Admission (per person)

$5,000 – Table (eight people)

Special Sponsorship Packages by Request: $10,000 – $25,000


CSC is the Presenting Sponsor at $50,000.

Please contact Special Events or call (703) 584-8459 for sponsorships.

Event Co-Chairs: 

Teresa Carlson, Vice President of Microsoft Federal

Jim Sheaffer, President, North American Public Sector of CSC

 

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Barbie Doll Convention

 Barbie Fans Gather in Washington D.C.

for the 2009 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention

 

 

WHAT:                 The annual National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention heads to Washington D.C. to celebrate the world’s most iconic doll’s 50th anniversary. With four days of Barbie-inspired events including new doll unveilings, Barbie doll designer signings, a fashion show, and an extraordinary wall-to-wall display of Barbie dolls and specialty items – the Convention has registered over 1,200 and is officially sold out! Attendees consist of Barbie’s most devoted and passionate Barbie fans from all over the globe.    

 

 

WHERE:               2660 Woodley Road NW

Washington, District Of Columbia 20008 USA

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdt

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Meat Free Mondays

 Celebrities including the McCartneys (pictured), Sophie Ellis Bextor and Little Britain Go Meat Free on Monday, to help protect the environment.

 

The famous faces agree that there is an important reason to skip a meat meal every now and then, and it’s not because they can’t stomach the natural order of life, it’s because meat farming is playing all kinds of havoc with our environment.

‘I think many of us feel helpless in the face of environmental challenges, and it can be hard to know how to sort through the advice about what we can do to make a meaningful contribution to a cleaner, more sustainable, healthier world. Having one designated meat free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once,’ Paul McCartney says in support of Meat Free Monday.

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Chicago Jazz Festival



Sept. 4-6



When: September 4 : 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

September 5 : 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

September 6 : 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Price: FreeEvent Phone Number: 312-744-3315

Grant ParkNeighborhood: Grant Park Museums300 S. Columbus Drive 

Chicago, IL 60604312-744-3370

The city's longest-running lakefront music festival features local, national and international performers on several stages.



Friday


• Jazz on Jackson Stage

12 p.m.:  Ernie Adams Trio with Richie Cole

1:10 p.m.: Fareed Haque and the Flat Earth Ensemble

2:20 p.m.: Jason Adasiewicz's Rolldown 

3:30 p.m.: Esperanza Spalding

 

• Young Jazz Lions Stage

12 p.m.: The Civic and Arts Jazz Ensemble

1 p.m..: Morgan Park Academy Jazz Ensemble

2 p.m.: St. Charles High School Jazz Ensemble

3 p.m.: Columbia College Jazz Ensemble

 

• Jazz and Heritage Stage

12:30 p.m.: Dudley Owens Quintet

2 p.m.: Diane Delin Quartet

3:30 p.m.: Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori 

           

• Petrillo Music Shell

5 p.m.: Jeff Parker Quartet

6 p.m: The Trio featuring Muhal Richard Abrams, George Lewis and Roscoe Mitchell

7:10 p.m.: Madeleine Peyroux

8:30 p.m.: Gonzalo Rubalcaba Quintet


Saturday

• Jazz on Jackson Stage

12 p.m.: Greg Ward's Fitted Shards

1:10 p.m.: Dan Cray Trio with Geof Bradfield

2:20 p.m.: Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Strings

3:30 p.m.: Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble 

 

• Young Jazz Lions Stage

12 p.m.: The Jazz Institute of Chicago's Jazz Ambassadors

1 p.m.: Whitney Young Magnet Jazz Ensemble

2 p.m.: Wheeling High School Jazz Ensemble

3 p.m.: DePaul University Jazz Ensemble

 

• Jazz and Heritage Stage

12:30 p.m.: Red Rose Ragtime Jazz Band 

2 p.m.: Art of the Solo with William Parker

3:30 p.m.: Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring Eric Schneider

 

• Petrillo Music Shell 

5 p.m.: 80th Birthday Jam with Fred Anderson

6 p.m.: Amina Figarova Sextet

7:10 p.m.: William Parker presents The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield

8:30 p.m.: Dave Holland Big Band


Sunday

• Jazz on Jackson Stage

12 p.m.: Mike Allemana's Come Sunday

1:10 p.m.: Ben Paterson and Yoko Noge

2:20 p.m.: James Falzone's KLANG: The Goodman Project

3:30 p.m.: New Apartment Jam with Von Freeman

  

• Young Jazz Lions Stage

12 p.m.: The Jazz Improv Collective

1 p.m.: Lincoln Park H.S. Jazz ensemble with Ari Brown

2 p.m.: Evanston High School Jazz ensemble with Junior Mance

3 p.m.: Young Jazz Lions Jam Session

 

• Jazz and Heritage Stage

12:30 p.m.: Kevin Nabors Quintet

2 p.m .: Percussion Discussion with Art Burton

3:30 p.m.: Kelly Brand Quintet

• Petrillo Music Shell

5 p.m.: Archie Shepp Quartet featuring Willie Pickens, Avery Sharpe and Ronnie Burrage 

6 p.m.: Tribute to Art Tatum featuring Buddy DeFranco and Johnny O’Neal

7:10 p.m.: Dee Alexander

8:30 p.m.: The Arthur Hoyle Orchestra

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Women of Color Networking Party

Sun, July 5

  • Where:Dragon's Den

  • Address:435 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA   Map

  • Cost:TBD


Something to See Entertainment presents a networking event featuring the hottest showcase of live musical talent and the biggest business minded entrepreneurs New Orleans has to offer. These entrepreneurs provide viable cultural information, products, and services that can enrich the community.

 

        3pm  Networking participants 

3pm-6pm  Networking Mixer 

6pm-8pm  Soft networking party 

10pm-until- Networking Party(featuring live entertainment* and food) 

*Jazz, R&B, Rap, Reggae 

For any questions or concerns, please contact Effram Hills at 504-281-7593,effram37@yahoo.com or Octavia Bolds at 504-914-9254, obolds001@gmail.com

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What's in a name

What's in a nameä This restaurant, the oldest under the same ownership in the city of Boston, doesn't need one. Since 1917 when it opened, catering to fishermen returning from a day at sea, the no-name restaurant has served great food in its little corner of the Fish Pier.

I found the no-name restaurant completely by accident. It was in 1980 or so, and I was in Boston on a business trip. I figured the Fish Pier ought to have someplace good to eat, so I wandered around there, and noticed some people in what appeared to be a private club–people who were obviously having a great time. My interest piqued, I wandered in, not sure if I was crashing a party…of course in those days I didn't care!

Turned out, I'd happened upon a wonderful restaurant, and to this day the broiled scrod he had that night is the best I ever had. I wasn't too disappointed that I was actually allowed to be there, because the food was great and the locals who hung out there made me feel welcome. I've only had the opportunity to return to Boston a couple of times since but the no name restaurant is somewhere I go each time.

If you haven't tried it, you owe it to yourself to check it out. And if you have–you are probably already making plans to go back!

This story contributed by Party Digest's Fort Lauderdale correspondent Chuck Gregory

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