Marin Magazine - July 2007

On Maiden Lane, Yves Saint Laurent and Nancy Pelosi hosted a pre-party for The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center's anniversary luncheon with a night to discover (and drool over) the newest it bag-the Downtown.

At the Fairmont Hotel, the 17th annual California Mille Miglia event showcased vintage automobiles but the classic car connoisseurs were also treated to a sneak peak of the newest watch models from Blancpain.

In Tiburon three top boutiques-Ko'ze, Citrus and Red Dot-opened their doors for an evening of champagne, cupcakes and fabulous spring fashions.

Just a few blocks away, celebrities and Marinites mingled at the 50th San Francisco International Film Festival's awards night where local George Lucas was honored.

The Caldwell Snyder Gallery celebrated the grand opening of the newest St. Helena location with Napa wines and red carpet welcome. The historical and restored Star Building now houses the gallery's collection of contemporary pieces by artists like Gilles Marrey and Frank Stella

It was an ecofriendly fete at the new Green Home Center in Nob Hill where green interior designers and building professionals have come together to offer their services under the same roof.

Marin Charitable Association held it's annual Floral Fling at the Marin Art and Garden Center. This event featured artist Soho Sakai who presented Japanese floral design and benefits nonprofit agencies that serve young adults at risk.

It was a black-tie soiree at the Hope Gala, a benefit for the Bay Area chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Local philanthropists enjoyed dancing to the music of Encore and honoring the 2007 Living and Giving award recipients.