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Supporters sip in delights of Wine Auction
The 10th annual Sequoia Hospital Foundation Wine Auction continued its tradition of fine wines, fabulous food, good company and a good cause.
Debutantes ushered into society at benefit ball
The 48th annual Peninsula Ball was a night of traditions and magical moments for 36 debutantes, their families and friends.
Garden concert truly a 'Symphony in Flowers'
Picture-perfect described the 18th annual "Symphony in Flowers" benefit, presented by the Mid-Peninsula League of the San Francisco Symphony.
Artworks saved from Katrina exhibited at Cantor
An eclectic traveling exhibition from the New Orleans Museum of Art opened at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center with a premiere party on June 4. Titled "Saved from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum ...
Gentry celebration shines 'Spotlight on the Arts'
Engaging performances and creative cuisine shared top billing at Gentry magazine's 15th anniversary celebration, "Spotlight on the Arts." For the 10th year, the Sheraton and Westin Palo Alto Hotels were the ...
Lives of service honored at Avenidas benefit
Picture-perfect described the 19th annual Avenidas Lifetimes of Achievement Awards benefit on May 18.
Secret Garden celebrates 'key' supporters
About 100 guests turned out for the beautiful Secret Garden evening event at the Palo Alto Children's Library.
Mothers delight in annual home, garden tour
The Los Altos History Museum's seventh annual Spring Home and Garden Tour showcased a unique selection of homes and gardens spanning a century of architecture and living.
Historic home tour ushers in preservation month
The fourth annual Stanford Historical Society House Tour showcased four vintage campus homes and gardens designed by prominent Bay Area architects.
Green thumbs dig Gamble Garden Tour
The 23rd annual Spring Gamble Garden Tour showcased five private neighborhood gardens of Old Palo Alto.
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Stanford puts lab on the market
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