San Francisco celebrated the US premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s magical new production of Cinderella with an elegant cocktail reception in the lobby of the War Memorial Opera House. The ballet’s choreographer Christopher Wheeldon joined the designers of the production and leading figures from the dance world for a sumptuous dinner in a spectacularly designed tent by Riccardo Benavides in the courtyard of the opera house.

Dr. Carolyn Chang is a leading plastic surgeon and Vice Chair of Plastic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. With an exacting eye and precise attention to detail, she is known for her natural results and exceptional sense of aesthetics. She paused to let Haute Living in on the most prized possessions she keeps nearby.

Unite SF Design held their first-ever runway show with a refreshing new twist, where philanthropy shined as brightly as the fashion. Haute Living’s favorites from the evening are inside!

The 16th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival brought a taste of Hollywood to wine country, with a lineup of more than 100 films, 7 premieres, and a bevvy of A-list stars. Amidst the films, parties, food and wine that the five-day event is known for, the SIFF honored Golden Globe-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker with the Sonoma Spotlight Award.

The Concourse Exhibition Center in the design district was transformed into a stunning sea of red during the 2013 Red Cross ‘Hope by Design’ Gala, hosted by the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter. Guests were treated to cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing, and a spectacular musical performance by eight-time Grammy award-winning R&B icon Gladys Knight.

America’s Most Decorated Racecar Driver Sounds Off On His Success Off The Track

It’s been a long road for Napa native Chef Jeffrey Jake to arrive as Silverado Resort and Spa’s Executive Chef. Since 2010, he has overseen the menus for The Grill, The Royal Oak, the main lounge and all catering and room service for the resort – quite a full plate for one chef.

Auction Napa Valley 2013 is finally here. This year’s event, beginning on May 30, marks the 33rd annual celebration of Napa Valley wine that has become one of the country’s most successful fundraising events.

San Francisco’s hottest new restaurant, Osso Steakhouse just opened in the prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood on May 3. Check out the pics and deets from the fabulous opening party!