The past year has been unprecedented in just about every sense. Thankfully, heroes from across Illinois stepped up to help in remarkable ways. The American Red Cross of Illinois is proud to honor and recognize 24 unique community heroes — join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals, including: a young veteran who sprang into action […]
“We’re not sure what years the house was built,” says Jennifer Bennett, owner of the popular restaurants Zazie in San Francisco and Lovina in Calistoga. She’s talking about the house she purchased in 2008 as a weekend getaway that is now her full-time residence. “The family purchased the land in 1845 and the next record […]
“We’re not sure what years the house was built,” says Jennifer Bennett, owner of the popular restaurants Zazie in San Francisco and Lovina in Calistoga. She’s talking about the house she purchased in 2008 as a weekend getaway that is now her full-time residence. “The family purchased the land in 1845 and the next record […]
Arshay Cooper knows first-hand how rowing can offer a lifeline to kids in challenging circumstances. Cooper and his teammates from Chicago’s Manley High School made history in the 1990s as the country’s first all-Black high school rowing team. Their story inspired the 2020 documentary film “A Most Beautiful Thing” produced by rapper-actor Common and retired […]
Arshay Cooper knows first-hand how rowing can offer a lifeline to kids in challenging circumstances. Cooper and his teammates from Chicago’s Manley High School made history in the 1990s as the country’s first all-Black high school rowing team. Their story inspired the 2020 documentary film “A Most Beautiful Thing” produced by rapper-actor Common and retired […]
West Marin, a short drive from the other side of the hill, captures the essnce of Marin–wide open landscapes dotted with farms, sunset views over Tomales Bay, and the easy-to-experience abundance of land and sea. Nick’s Cove, a local fixture since the 1930s, helps define the character of Marin in its one-of-a-kind way. The Lure […]
On March 11, the 19th Annual Arc Breakfast virtually broughttogether supporters, community members and business leaders across the Bay Area to help raise funds for The Arc San Francisco, a non-profit with a mission to transform the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by advancing lifelong learning, personal achievement and independence. The celebratory virtual event […]
As the largest literary event of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area, the National Kidney Foundation’s annual author’s luncheon is a treat for anyone passionate about literature. This year’s luncheon was especially poignant, given the pandemic’s widespread impact on kidney patients and transplant recipients who have faced an even greater threat of severe infection […]
San Francisco Ballet jeted into its 88th year and first-ever digital season with its virtual benefit, Leap Into the New Year, on January 14. The sold-out event raised 750,000 to support the ballet company’s artistic initiatives, including new works, accessible digital content, scholarships and financial aid programs for San Francisco Ballet School students, as well as […]
After their Wilmette home of three decades suffered significant smoke and water damage from an attic fire, John and Pam McCambridge turned to architect Mike Shively and interior designer Marshall Erb to revitalize the house for their next chapter in life. Shively had just redesigned their garage and swimming-pool patio, creating a chic area with […]
