San Francisco Social Diary
The Asian Art Museum (AAM) of San Francisco presented the exhibition China’s Terra Cotta Warriors, one of the greatest archaeological finds of our time.TERRA COTTA WARRIORS AT ASIAN ART MUSEUMby Jeanne...
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The front door looks like its been there for decades, even though only for a month or so.THE PLACE TO BE RIGHT NOW: LE DIPLOMATEby Carol JoyntThe couple who may be Washington's biggest foodies also...
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Azaleas along White Point Garden, Charleston, SC.Spring in Charleston: Part I by Ned Brown"You want to know why Atlantic City will never be as successful as Las Vegas?" My old friend, John Russo, a...
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The steps in Rose Park, which appear in the Jackie video, looking much the same today as they did in 1957.THE KENNEDYS IN GEORGETOWN AND ON VIDEO — THEN AND NOWby Carol Joynt Gems come in all kinds of...
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However daunting for some being considered the best in the world might be, orchid world phenoms Robert Fuchs and Michael Coronado's backyard landscape mixes the native with the exotic, making for an...
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The San Francisco Exploratorium, an interactive science museum, recently opened at Pier 15 on San Francisco’s waterfront, with the city’s downtown district lit behind it.SPRING IN SAN FRANCISCO by...
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A fairytale gala kicked off choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s Cinderella ballet, which opened to rave reviews in San Francisco and next heads to New York’s Lincoln Center.SAN FRANCISCO BALLET...
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Marjorie Post's descendants at Hillwood's annual gala: Sam and George Iverson, Ellen Charles, Ellie Rose Iverson, Anna Rose and Andrew Iverson, and Nedenia C. and Stanley H. Rumbough.THE PRELUDE TO...
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Acclaimed San Francisco-based interior design partners Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher toured the Americas with their book, Artful Decoration: Interiors by Fisher Weisman.FISHER WEISMAN’S ARTFUL...
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The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is currently presenting two fashion exhibitions highlighting Chinese designs, like this red Vera Wang wedding dress.MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA by Jeanne...
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It was a happy, festive evening at the 125th anniversary gala of the National Geographic Society.A SUMMER CELEBRITY STAMPEDEby Carol Joynt As we ease into the slow weeks of summer in Washington, there...
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Marta Alen in her Madrid nail salon, Escape.An American in Madrid by Delia von NeuschatzHave you ever wanted to make some drastic changes in your life? Have you ever dreamed of just picking up and...
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San Francisco de Asis Church, façade, courtyard and south elevation, c. 1772-1815. Ranchos de Taos. "... one of the most beautiful buildings in the United States," said Georgia O'Keeffe, as she was...
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Queen Elizabeth and Princess Beatrice at Ascot.Back to Londonby Sharon SondesAfter the long, long trudge through Heathrow airport to Passports and Immigration and the even longer wait in the queue at...
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First Lady Michelle Obama beams while posing with Mark Ein, Venus Williams and other members of the Washington Kastles (Photo: Rich Kessler).AN ICON’S NEW LOOK, EXCITING TENNIS, AND AN EMBASSY PARTY AT...
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Zuni Maidens – Hlelhponne Dance. Oil on Canvas. Charles C. Stewart, artist. Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. Have studied at the Art Students League in New York, Charles Stewart (1922-2011) moved to...
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At the 49th annual San Francisco Debutante Ball, 25 young women were presented to society.2013 SAN FRANCISCO DEBUTANTE BALL by Jeanne LawrenceFor the 49th year in a row, 25 outstanding young women from...
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Sitting beside Chip Reid of CBS News, Helen Thomas was in the front row — as always — at President Obama's 100th day press conference. "He's really trying to do the right thing," she said, "but he...
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Guests mingle on the terrace of the British Embassy.A SUMMER PARTY FOR AN INFANT PRINCEBy Carol JoyntThere’s a reason why humans seek sun and surf in the warm weather months, finding bliss on a towel...
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The Lagotto Romagnolo dogs, or “truffle dogs,” raised by Ken Monnens and Masao Jim Uyeda in their Napa Valley Twisted Willow truffle farm.TRUFFLE DOGS IN NAPAby Jeanne LawrenceNAPA – On a spring Sunday...
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