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Fostering Change Gala 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Live & Silent Auction
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Dance Classes
Train with the masters at ODC. Enjoy 5 adult dance program classes as part of the Rhythm & Motion dance workout at ODC Dance Commons.
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A Day at the Museum for Four + Outerlands
Take your pick of San Francisco's own Legion of Honor or de Young Museums, then relax over a locally sourced, organic meal at Outerlands. The perfect San Francisco day.
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City Arts & Lectures for Two
Whether it's a lecture, discussion or surprising performance, there's something that will pique your interest at City Arts & Lectures. Enjoy the event of your choice Spring or Fall 2017.
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John Lescroart Works
Immerse yourself in the works of author John Lescroart with 3 autographed books, 1 audio book, and 2 cd's.
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We Players
Experience San Francisco's own experiential, site-integrated theater adventure with two tickets to any Thursday or Friday performance by We Players.
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Monsoon Wedding
You're invited to the wedding of the season! Enjoy the world-premier musical by award-winning film director Mira Nair (director of the film Monsoon Wedding) with two tickets to Monsoon Wedding at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and complimentary hospitality in the VIP-only Mendel Room lounge.
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Cal Shakes & Wine
Enjoy a specially selected bottle of wine in the beautiful Orinda hills before or during a performance of your choice by Northern California's most celebrated outdoor theater company, Cal Shakes. Cal Shakes' free shuttle will whisk you to and from BART for a carefree evening. The 2011 Littorai "Les Larmes" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir leans toward a spicy and aromatic profile with restrained fruit. With inclusion of press wine from the prestigious single vineyard bottlings, the wine has great structure, an underlying complexity and surprising length.
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SF Opera and Rich Table
Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, and La Boheme - join San Francisco Opera as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love! Experience the culinary vision of Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich at Rich Table and then head over to the War Memorial Opera House for one of these beloved operas. The package contains two tickets to a select weekday (Monday - Thursday) evening performance of San Francisco Opera's 2016-2017 Summer Season, a backstage tour, and a gift certificate to Rich Table.
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Paper Source card-making class
Looking for an outlet that's both creative and fun? This one-hour Creative Card-making class for up to 6 people at Paper Source is the perfect way to get the creative juices flowing! Create beautiful cards and learn tips and tricks from the experts!
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Ballet and a Great Meal
Transport yourself to Paris with an authentic bistro meal at Monsieur Benjamin, then experience one of the world's most acclaimed Ballet companies with two tickets to one performance during San Francisco Ballet's 2017 Repertory Season in the majestic War Memorial Opera House.

 

Gala Co-Chairs

Matthew & Ingrid Rechtin

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Allison Eisenhardt, Board Chair

Lisa Pearson, Vice Chair

Elizabeth Carey, Treasurer

Matthew Rechtin, Secretary

Members

Jeffrey Davidson

Mikhail Hess

Katy Hope

Margaret Keane

Anthony Lencioni

Hector Melendez

Ryan Miller

James SanMarco

Lisa Spinali

Harry Turner

Claire Ucovich

Jennifer Young

SFCASA Staff

Reneé Espinoza

Amy DiBenedetto

Erika Dirkse

Paul Knudsen

Maggie Swanson

Judy Rutherford

Brittni Tanenbaum

Naomi Irvine

Tom Prado

Maria Vierra

Alexandra Stanley

Janey Kemp

Jamie Coronato

Juan Ascencio

Soyeon Davis

Victoria Crucena