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Don’t miss out on 209 Gin’s participation at SF Cocktail week! Tonight marks the week’s debut of 209 Gin at various spirited events around the San Francisco.

Save the date for Friday, October 21th, 2011, when Kaiser Permanente will present the 7th Annual gala for the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF), This Old Bag: The Power of the Purse. The spectacular gala will take place St. Regis San Francisco, where over 450 guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment while shopping without guilt for more than 200 handbags, purses and other bags in a silent and live auction. . This Old Bag features 250 new and vintage bags donated by couture designers, local philanthropists, retailers, as well as autographed bags from world-famous athletes, entertainers, and some of Hollywood’s hottest Actors. More than 20 bags are available, including bags autographed by Justin Bieber, Brian Wilson of the World Champion San Francisco Giants and Tiffany Thiessen Smith. Other bags on display included several vintage Escada, a custom couture donated by Elizabeth Thieriot, beautiful new designs from Bulgari, Dior, Porsche Designs and collection of signature handbags from Event Sponsor Bloomingdale’s including Kate Spade, Tory Burch and Marc Jacobs

The San Francisco dinner scene brings out a vibrant crowd. Celebrities, locals, tourists, foodies, and non-foodies are all part of this eclectic scene. Make sure you check out the Haute five list of people-watching dinner spots of San Francisco.

Guests can meet top industry stylists from Style for Hire, selected and trained by Stacy London.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet with Style for Hire stylists to get their personalized consultation, complete with apparel recommendations from the Westfield Style Closet – a source for the trendiest merchandise from popular retailers such as Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Eileen Fisher, Forever 21, Guess, Macy’s, Michael Kors, Zara and many more favorite national and international brands.

This Saturday, September 17, the French American Cultural Society will host its unforgettable annual gala, “Paris est une Fête”.

The event will feature live entertainment, a silent auction, and a couture fashion show from famed designer Azadeh (www.azadehcouture.com). The gala will also feature Honorary Chairmen His Excellency the Ambassador of France in the United States of America, Mr François Delattre and Mrs. Margrit Mondavi.

On Friday, September 23, 2011, come join in the celebration of a highly regarded and important cause, Party for the Parks. Party for the Parks is a civic celebration to raise funds for San Francisco’s parks. The gala will be hosted by San Francisco Parks Trust (SFPT), San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD). A lively Friday evening will feature rides on the historic Golden Gate Park Carrousel, carnival fun and games, and signature cocktails, followed by a sumptuous tented dinner buffet catered by McCalls, late-night dancing with DJ Spider, and dessert. A Ten-Minute Auction of a few priceless, one-of-a-kind park experiences will conclude the evening.

Mark you calendars for this Thursday, September 15, 2011, when the 4th Annual SF20/21 San Francisco Art and Design Show & Sale will open with a preview gala from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Gala tickets include catered hor d’oeuvres, full open bar, music, valet parking, and a show catalogue. Guests will enjoy the decorative stylings of Stanlee Gatti and fabulous culinary creations and a martini bar provided by Grey Goose Vodka. Guests will also be provided free admission to SF20/21 lectures, complimentary valet parking, a show catalogue, a gift bag, and unlimited weekend admission. Proceeds from the Preview Gala help underwrite the SF MOMA’s education and exhibition programs that engage residents of the Bay Area, including over 55,000 children, teachers, and families each year.

On Thursday, September 1, Alanis Morissette, seven-time Grammy Award winner, headlined The Benefit Concert for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. Acclaimed comedian and special guest Jay Leno opened the show, sponsored by the Salesforce.com Foundation.