by Elisa Klein | Aug 28, 2021 | Feature, General, News
A lifestyle story: Sonoma, CA. A group of wine lovers gathered at the Flowers Vineyards & Winery on the Sonoma Coast. The August 1st brunch was hosted by Exclusive Resorts, the winery, and Porsche Marin. The event celebrated the joys of travel and the launch of the latest issue of Curated Magazine. Erin Lentz, Editor in Chief of Curated Magazine, posed for a photo with Exclusive Resorts CEO James Henderson and, Exclusive Resorts Senior Director of Marketing Caitlin Austin.
Allison James and Harry Vacek
88 prominent business leaders and travel lovers attended the event to learn more about the Club’s Members-only portfolio of luxury residences and vacation experiences. They enjoying live music, fresh and innovative bites from local restaurants including Oyster Girls, The Farmer’s Wife, Zazu, and Noble Folk, as well as cupcakes paired with a sampling of Flower’s finest vintages. Guests also test drove the new Porsche Taycan in addition to the Porsche 911 provided by Porsche Marin.
Caroline Smith and Miranda Hartridge
Charisse Fazzari, Dr. Jordan Shlain (Founder of Private Medical) and Mark Long
David & Tiffany Lewis and David & Jill Anderson
Erin Lentz, Editor in Chief of Curated Magazine, Rachel Regan, Exclusive Resorts SVP of Sales and Karrie Sims
Exclusive Resorts CEO James Henderson addresses the attendees.
Kevin Boswell, Gioia McCarthy, Sean McCarthy, and Elliot Schreiber
Nick Withers, President of Huneeus Vintners, and his wife Ashley Withers
Sam Highley, Founder of All Roads North, Stefanie Schoen, Founder of The Style Safari
Mary Allan, James Henderson, Jen & Phil Bodem
Owners of Phifer Pavitt Wine Shane Pavitt and Suzanne Phifer-Pavitt
Nancy and Bruce Worthington
Sophia Yamauchi & Sam Highley
Taylor Gross and Setahrae Javanbakht
From Flowers Vineyards & Winery:
Nearly 30 years ago, Flowers Vineyards & Winery pioneered the growing of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the rugged coastal ridges of the extreme Sonoma Coast. Joan and Walt Flowers had a simple goal — make exceptional wine that captures the wild beauty of the land and the spirit of the Sonoma Coast. This passion drives everything we do — farming responsibly, harvesting by hand, using 100% native fermentation, and crafting wine with minimal intervention. Our unwavering commitment to creating distinctive wines that capture the spirit of the Sonoma Coast has been the bedrock of our success and will continue to guide us for years to come.
by Elisa Klein | Aug 11, 2021 | Coming Up, Feature, General, News
San Francisco, CA. The Exploratorium is gearing up for a series of in-person and online events exploring an ocean buoy and life under the San Franciso Bay. Tickets to attend in-person events, August 19-20, are available for purchase on the Exploratorium website. The online program can be viewed on the Exploratorium’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. In-person and Online Programs Explore Life Under the San Francisco Bay.
There are many other programs.
Here are the details from The Exploratorium:
Tuesday, August 8 to Monday, August 13, 2018: Have you ever wondered what’s inside a scientific ocean buoy? Take a close look at the critters and seaweed that colonize the bottom of the buoy when we pull our NOAA CO2 buoy out of the water for its yearly servicing.
On Buoy Exploration Day, we’ll provide microscopes, hand lenses, and activities that get you up close and personal with the animals and plants that call San Francisco Bay their home. Scientists from the iNaturalist citizen science team at the California Academy of Sciences will be on hand to identify and catalog the marine organisms, both native and invasive species that live in San Francisco Bay.
The buoy, on loan to us from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been anchored between Piers 15 and 17 since April 2013, collecting data on water temperature, salinity, and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere and in San Francisco Bay. We pull it out of the water to calibrate and replace the sensors and to clean off corrosion and the growth of marine organisms.
- Thursday and Friday, August 19-20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT
- In-person at the Exploratorium on Pier 15
- Tickets are available on the Exploratorium website
Join marine scientists, technicians, and educators as they pull a one-ton NOAA carbon dioxide (CO2) buoy out of the water and explore its scientific instruments and the organisms that have colonized the buoy bottom. Exploratorium staff members will provide a close-up view of maintaining an ocean buoy and discuss the data it collects and why it’s critical to understanding the impacts of excess carbon in the ocean and atmosphere.
On loan from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the CO2 buoy has been anchored between Piers 15 and 17 since April 2013, collecting data on water temperature, salinity, and CO2 levels in the atmosphere and in San Francisco Bay. Every year, we pull it out of the water to calibrate and replace the sensors and to clean off corrosion and marine organisms.
On Thursday, August 19, visitors will be able to identify microscope organisms with our Living Systems Lab staff members and the iNaturalist team from the California Academy of Sciences. On Friday, August 20, visitors will be able to start their own algae herbarium with a make-and-take activity using algae samples taken from the underside of our buoy and some professional plant preservation supplies.
- Thursday, August 19, 2021 • 6:00 p.m. PT
- Adults-only, ages 18+
- In-person at the Exploratorium on Pier 15
- Tickets available on the Exploratorium website
The San Francisco Bay is a dynamic, active system that supports all sorts of ocean organisms. Dive below the surface at this After Dark and see what’s living underneath. Meet the algae and creatures that live underneath our data collection buoy during this once-a-year dry-docking. Find out what historical records of ocean data tell us about the health of the planet, and learn about the possibilities of restoring underwater ecosystems.
Programs throughout the evening include a lecture with researcher Dr. Emily Miller on how kelp and other marine algae from herbaria repositories are helping extend historical records all the way back to 1878; a discussion with diver and ocean advocate, Francesca Koe, on what divers have noticed about recent changes in the North Coast kelp ecosystem and how community science projects are working together to help; algae pressings with Sue Lisin; a selection of film screenings highlighting stories from the sea, and more.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase in our Seaglass Restaurant and at the outdoor bar in Gallery 5 to enjoy in those designated spaces during After Dark. Please note that there is no drinking or eating allowed elsewhere in the museum at this time.
The California coast is a dynamic, active system that supports all sorts of ocean organisms. Dive below the surface at this After Dark Online featuring Ocean Record Keepers with Dr. Emily Miller, inspired by the Exploratorium’s once-a-year dry-docking of our data collection buoy and examination of the organisms that have taken residence on its underside over the past year.
Understanding the future of the ocean requires an understanding of the past. To date, historical data has been largely limited to instrument records and observations that begin around 1950. Research technician Emily Miller shares how kelp and other marine algae from herbaria repositories, and the female scientists who collected them, are helping extend historical records all the way back to 1878.
About Dr. Emily Miller
Dr. Emily A. Miller is a research technician in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Incubator Initiative program working with the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) team. Her research focuses on understanding species responses to dynamic environmental processes over space and time. Emily holds a PhD in ecology from the University of California, Davis, a master’s degree in conservation biology from Columbia University, and a bachelor’s degree in integrative biology from the University of California, Berkeley.
About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a portal to the astonishing scientific phenomena that animate our world and shape our actions. We create extraordinary learning experiences that ignite curiosity, upend perceptions, and inspire brave leaps forward. Since 1969, the Exploratorium’s museum in San Francisco has been home to a renowned collection of exhibits that draw together science, art, and human perception, and that have changed the way science is taught. Our award-winning programs provide a forum for the public to engage with artists, scientists, policymakers, educators, and tinkerers to explore the world around them. We celebrate diversity of thought, inspired investigation, and collaboration across all boundaries
Artworks will be on display at the Exploratorium’s reopening including: “Compound eye” and “Cubatron Core.” Images: Compound eye image courtesy of Kirsten Berg, © Kirsten Berg; Mark Lottor’s Cubatron Core. Image by Amy Snyder, © Exploratorium
Beginning July 1, the Exploratorium will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The Exploratorium will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The museum will also reopen for its popular, adults-only (18+) After Dark events every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning July 1. The museum will be open to daytime members and donors only from 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday. Exploratorium memberships are available for purchase online, and new members can make reservations to visit during the member-only days, June 24-27.
Beginning June 24 both dining establishments, Seaglass Restaurant and the Seismic Joint Cafe, will also be reopening. Seaglass will be serving on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Seismic Joint Cafe will be serving Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum’s one-of-a-kind retail store along the Embarcadero will be reopening Wednesdays-Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, and Thursday evenings until 10:30 p.m. beginning June 24. Museum tickets are not required for shoppers.
More information about health and safety protocols and FAQs about what to expect from your experience are available on the museum’s website. Sign up for Exploratorium emails or follow the museum on social media to stay up-to-date on announcements.
About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a portal to the astonishing scientific phenomena that animate our world and shape our actions. We create extraordinary learning experiences that ignite curiosity, upend perceptions, and inspire brave leaps forward. Since 1969, the Exploratorium’s museum in San Francisco has been home to a renowned collection of exhibits that draw together science, art, and human perception, and that have changed the way science is taught. Our award-winning programs provide a forum for the public to engage with artists, scientists, policymakers, educators, and tinkerers to explore the world around them. We celebrate diversity of thought, inspired investigation, and collaboration across all boundaries.
Artworks will be on display at the Exploratorium’s reopening including: “Compound eye” and “Cubatron Core.” Images: Compound eye image courtesy of Kirsten Berg, © Kirsten Berg; Mark Lottor’s Cubatron Core. Image by Amy Snyder, © Exploratorium
by Elisa Klein | Jun 5, 2021 | Feature, General, News
Incline Village, NV. On May 22nd, 2021 Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village, NV held an in-person gala! The Bubble Ball was the name of this year’s gala fundraiser, held for the first time in the school’s new Athletic and Performing Arts Center on campus. 130 guests enjoyed fine dining by Roundabout Catering in a space transformed by Creative Coverings and Celadon Events, plus a raucous auction that raised nearly $500,000. Kristen O’Donnell and Sarah Williams, (seen above) were the Gala Co-Chairs. (Photo credit Ciprian Cojac)
Matthew Hill, Kevin Kassekert and Keith O’Donnell
Venue transformed by Celadon Events, Creative Coverings and Crux Productions
Head of School Robert E. Graves
Auctioneer Keith McLane, BAS, (2nd from left) congratulates SpaceX Tour winners Melissa Green, Jason Green and Rob Alston
From Lake Tahoe School:
The Lake Tahoe School annual gala raises funds to benefit tuition assistance, faculty and staff development, facilities improvements, safety protocols, and special programming for our students. Lake Tahoe School is an independent, PreK-3 through 8th-grade school providing the highest standards of education in the Sierras.
by Elisa Klein | Dec 1, 2020 | Feature, General, News
San Francisco, CA. The San Francisco Arts Commission announced that Ralph Remington has been appointed as the new Director of Cultural Affairs. (Photo credit, Photo by Aminda Villa) Remington will bring decades of leadership experience in the arts and a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion to the San Francisco Arts Commission. He was hired by the City following a comprehensive search led by the Arts Commission with the announcement on November 6th. He will begin in January 2021.
The Director of Cultural Affairs leads the administration of the San Francisco Arts Commission and directs citywide cultural activities in all aspects of the arts through programs, special projects, grant making, and policy-setting initiatives. The Director reports to the 15-member, mayoral-appointed Arts Commission, which is responsible for the Civic Art Collection, Civic Design Review, Cultural Equity Grants and other funding, SFAC Galleries, public art, art vendors, and seven cultural centers.
The nonprofit San Francisco Arts Commission is working hard to help nonprofits stay afloat. Mission: The San Francisco Arts Commission is the City agency that champions the arts as essential to daily life by investing in a vibrant arts community, enlivening the urban environment and shaping innovative cultural policy.
While we encouraging everyone to #stayathome this holiday season, the commission also wanted to share some of the artwork that has been recently installed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
San Francisco-based artist Gay Outlaw’s bold, geometric sculptures, located in the South Courtyard at Terminal 1, take inspiration from both architecture and nature and incorporates color and texture in playful and surprising ways.
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From The San Francisco Arts Commission:
The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to creating a city where all artists and cultural workers have the freedom, resources and platform to share their stories, art and culture and where race does not predetermine one’s success in life. We also acknowledge that we occupy traditional and unceded Ohlone land. Fueled by these beliefs, we commit to addressing the systemic inequities within our agency, the City and County of San Francisco and the broader arts and culture sector. This work requires that we focus on race as we confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future.
by Elisa Klein | Nov 16, 2020 | Feature, General, News
San Francisco, CA. Minds Matter San Francisco (MMSF) is an education nonprofit that transforms the lives of low-income high school students with demonstrated motivation by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. (A recent enrichment included the skydiving expedition, pictured above.)
The organization raised $347,877 on October 7th, during its virtual fundraiser.
Founded in 2010, 100% of alumni have been accepted to 4-year colleges, and 97% are on track to graduate from college within 4 years. Students – compared with similar peers – are 25X as likely to graduate from a selective college that prepares them for career and beyond.
Minds Matter San Francisco (MMSF) was also recently named “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The organization noted the achievement in October.
Target demographics: Low-income high school students who are the first in their families to go to college.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 224 mentees (current and alumni)
Geographic areas served: San Francisco
Programs: Our students participate in a rich set of programs including young professional mentorship, academic planning programs, MMSF-supported summer college programs for high school students and SAT & ACT instruction.
Here’s a video about the program:
From Minds Matter San Francisco:
Minds Matter San Francisco aims to help high school students with demonstrated motivation from low-income families achieve their dreams of attending college.
