Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i SHOWBIZ Magazine

The San Francisco Symphony’s 25th Annual Lunar New Year Concert and Banquet, held on February 8, 2025, at Davies Symphony Hall, was a dazzling fusion of high fashion and cultural celebration. This milestone event not only honored the Lunar New Year but also showcased San Francisco’s vibrant artistic and cultural diversity. A VIBRANT DEPARTURE FROM TRADITION While red is traditionally associated with Lunar New Year festivities, this year’s attendees embraced a broader palette, with many opting for vibrant shades of hot pink and fuchsia. This bold choice paid homage to Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic style, influenced by fashion editor Diana Vreeland, and added a contemporary twist to the evening’s attire. The infusion of these vivid hues symbolized joy and prosperity, aligning with the celebratory spirit of the occasion. OPULENT AND THEMATIC…

DAMIANO DAVID The Rise of a Rock Icon Reborn With his signature eyeliner, explosive stage energy, and magnetic voice, Damiano David became the face of a new generation of rock when he burst onto the global stage as the frontman of Måneskin. The Italian band’s 2021 Eurovision victory with “Zitti e buoni” wasn’t just a win for Italy — it marked the resurgence of glam rock with attitude, swagger, and a touch of Roman soul. But 2024 brought a new chapter. After years of dominating the charts and performing on the world’s biggest stages, Damiano surprised fans and critics alike with the launch of his solo career. His debut single “Silverlines” arrived in September 2024, offering a more introspective, emotional side of the artist — raw, vulnerable, and poetic.…

IN PURSUIT OF A DREAM: A 15th Anniversary Benefit Celebration HONORING “2025 COMPOSER OF THE YEAR” JAKE HEGGIE; FEATURING RENOWNED OPERA SINGERS SUSAN GRAHAM & FREDERICA VON STADE March 25, 2025 Legendary mezzo-sopranos Susan Graham and Frederica von Stade, along with other artists, performed an exquisite program of musical selections to create a memorable evening celebrating Opera Parallèle’s 15th Anniversary Season. The remarkable achievements of Jake Heggie, the recipient of the highly prestigious “Musical America 2025 Award as Composer of the Year,” were the toast of the celebrations. This benefit soirée began at the iconic San Francisco City Club in the heart of downtown. The historic private club is known for its elegant architecture and rich cultural heritage, which dates back to 1904. The festive champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, hosted…

Red Curtain Addict’s inaugural Bay’s Stage Arts Soirée, held on March 27, 2025, at the iconic Local Edition, was a resounding success, bringing together the crème de la crème of the Bay Area’s performing arts community for an evening that highlighted the region’s rich cultural landscape. This sold-out event, which fused classical and contemporary artistry, celebrated the city’s diverse talent and the forward-thinking innovation driving its arts scene. The audience, filled with arts enthusiasts, arts leaders, and artists, represented over 20 arts organizations from across the Bay Area. Hosted by Red Curtain Addict’s co-founders Kari and Parker Coomans, the soirée captivated guests with a series of intimate mini-performances that showcased both established institutions and emerging arts organizations. A stunning cello duet from Festival Napa Valley, featuring Jonah Kim, associate principal…

@sabahmansoordesign Art, Craft, Fashion, and Fine Furnishings At the age of nine, Sabah Mansoor was already an apprentice and a keen observer, eager to learn from generations of potters. Their days blended together in the same rhythm–mixing, cutting, molding, and shaping damp terracotta into practical vessels and decorative forms. She liked the earthen smell of clay and mud, taken straight from the Deccan plateau where Bangalore sits. She liked the cool, weighted material in her hands and the tactile experiences of creating. Her city, like many others in India, is host to artisans and craftspeople whose work becomes synonymous with specific neighborhoods. Such is the case for Bangalore’s “Pottery Town,” one of the enclaves nestled near the city’s winding “Pottery Road.” Stepping into this world of pottery and clay for…

North Bay volunteer and Bay Area philanthropists recognized for their ongoing support of the Red Cross mission March 21, 2025 The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Red Cross Gala raised more than $1.3 million to support the organization’s mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in times of crisis. This signature fundraising event, themed “A Pillar of Hope and Resilience,” was held on Saturday, March 22, at The Conservatory at One Sansome in downtown San Francisco. More than 350 guests gathered to celebrate this annual event, recognize this year’s humanitarian honorees and contribute to the Red Cross mission. The evening opened with a moving retrospective video honoring the organization’s 140-year history and celebrating 30 years of the Red Cross Gala in…

April 10, 2025 More than 450 arts lovers celebrated at ODC’s 2025 Dance Downtown Gala on April 11, 2025 at YBCA which raised more than $500,000 to support ODC’s flagship dance company, ODC/Dance, as well as ODC’s broad range of programming and resources for the community --inspiring audiences, cultivating artists and fostering diversity and inclusion through dance. The program for the evening started at 5pm with cocktails and passed hors d-oeuvres, followed at by a lavish dinner catered by McCalls. At 8pm, guests convened in the Theater for a performance by ODC/Dance featuring works by ODC’s Founding Artistic Director Brenda including an excerpt previewing a new work from Way, After the Deluge. The after-party included a smorgasbord of small bites, both savory and sweet, an open bar, and dancing in…

The San Francisco Opera mainstage season continues at the War Memorial Opera House with a revival of Puccini’s La Bohème featuring two extraordinary casts and a new-to-San Francisco Opera production of Mozart’s early masterpiece Idomeneo, as well as a one-night-only Pride Concert. La Bohème, Puccini’s beloved masterpiece, is one of the world’s most celebrated operas, known for its poignant story of love and loss and exquisite music with lyrical melodies of lasting emotional impact. The story is based on the novel “Scènes de la Vie de Bohème” by Henri Murger, which depicts the lives of young bohemians in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the 1830s. It follows the lives of a group of young artists, exploring themes of love, poverty, and friendship. Each character in “La Bohème” represents different…

March 25, 2025 On March 25th, the luxurious Marriott Associa Hotel in Nagoya set the stage for an unforgettable celebration—the Magazine Cover Launch of Lily K. Held in one of the hotel’s grand ballrooms, the event was a masterful blend of high fashion, fine art, and melodic harmony, leaving guests enchanted. The afternoon unfolded with a sumptuous sit-down lunch, where the décor and atmosphere mirrored the sophistication of Lily K’s brand. Amidst soft lighting and floral arrangements, the delicate notes of a live piano performance by SHOHEI SUZUKI filled the air. His melodic harmonies added a layer of timeless elegance, perfectly complementing the event’s refined aesthetic. Lily K, radiant as ever, was surrounded by her loving family and her graceful clients who modeled her signature Lily K Kimonos. Each piece—a fusion…

April 22, 2025 SFMOMA’s Art Bash on April 23, 2025, attracted recording-breaking attendance of over 2,750 guests for an extraordinary, museum-wide event featuring installations by artists Firelei Báez, Masako Miki and Jeffrey Sincich as well as performances by Zack Fox, Martin Luther, DJ Lady Ryan and DJ Shortkut. The Art Bash dinner, party, and late-night party raised more than $3.7 million in total, including $1.35 million raised through a live artwork auction led by Sotheby’s auctioneer, Phyllis Kao. An important, community-centered event, Art Bash directly supports SFMOMA’s education and family programs and community engagement events, benefiting over 150,000 people every year. This year’s Art Bash was sponsored by Bank of America, Bloomberg, and the official Fashion Partner was Valentino. Notable attendees: Zack Fox - Art Bash headliner who performed a…