photography by Vasna Wilson for Drew Altizer

On Friday, February 29 a black tie gala was held to honor the Gala Steering Committee for their aid in raising money for the San Francisco Ballet. The exclusive event was held at Silk’s restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and featured a five-course dinner courtesy of chef Joel Huff and a decadent wine pairing by vino connoisseur Kim Beto.

 
Melissa Barber, Lee Gregory     Denee Berliner, Jennifer Brandenburg, Karen Murphy

Rada Brooks, Marie Lipman   Patty Rock, Daru Kawalkowski, Rosemary Baker, Jennifer Brandenburg

(Standing L-R):  Shelley Gordon, Daru Kawalkowski, Jennifer Brandenburg, Marie Lipman, Claire Kostic,  Valerie Heckmann, Lee Gregory (Below L-R): Jean Larette, Rosemary Baker