Art Exhibition and Silent Auction of small works by over 30 environmental artists Wine-Appetizers-Sweets by Terra Savia, Bi-Rite, Marin French Cheese Company, Paulding & Company Kitchen, Woodbridge Winery and other Bay Area purveyors Special performances by acclaimed singer/song-writer Odessa Chen, guitarist Danny Paul Grody, electroacoustic sensations Myrmyr & special guests when Friday, December 4th, 2009 6pm-9pm Doors open at 6pm | Live Performances at 7pm Art Auction Preview: 12pm-4pm how Tickets are $30 in advance and $50 for two, $35 at the door BUY NOW at http://www

Le Bal de Paris is a fundraiser for San Francisco school Notre Dame des Victorires. An annual tradition since 1950, the black tie (optional) event takes place at the landmark Mark Hopkins Hotel and includes dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions with entertainment provided by David Martin’s House Party. This year’s theme is “Une Nuit A Marrakech.” Sponsors include: The Irish Bank, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Olson Ogden Wines, Beaucanon Estate Wines and Pasta Pomodoro.

Help enrich the education of every San Mateo Park Science  & Math Magnet School student by attending the annual Full Bloom in the Park celebration. The evening features terrific food, wine and music, plus silent and live auctions. If you can't make it the party and would like to  participate in the auction, pre-event online bidding opens August 30. This is a great opportunity to support public education in this time of continued state budget cuts. Check the site for information about the auction and registering for the event.

The Edgewood Hope Ball raises crucial funding to support more than 5,000 of the San Francisco Bay Area's children and families, who struggle with issues of abuse, neglect, and crisis. The gala will feature silent and live auctions, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing to the phenomenally popular band “Pride & Joy”. This year, we honor long-time supporter and advocate, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. 

To purchase tickets, go to http://www.edgewoodcenter.org/

BOOKSTOCK MUSIC, ART & MOVIE FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 6th from 7 p.m.

Go Swank in your spiffed up cocktail best. From the Payne Mansion's ritzy interior and bubbly VIP reception, to the dolled up Simayof diamond show and swinging live jazz, this party will be the cat's meow. Don't forget to bring your signature to bid on the fabulous silent auction. This special event is brought to you by Pow.wow Network and Oasis for Girls, two organizations that share the mission of building community around, supporting and fostering women in business.

Louis Prima Jr. and 15 of the area's emerging artists join Lullalee in an effort to help kids read at the Art for Literacy benefit concert and silent auction. Lullalee develops reading services and programs recognizing that children learn in different ways and that exposure to the arts helps explore and exploit those differences. Meet and support artists who are helping improve literacy at the Fairmont Hotel's grand soiree.