Mary Beth Shimmon
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Dede Wilsey
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Sandra Farris & John Rosin
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Jack Calhoun
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Deepa Pakianathan
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Barbara Brookins-Schneider & Sandra Farris
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Jane Mudge
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Daniel Diaz
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Paula Carano
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Paul Pelosi
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Charlot Malin
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Sabrina Baldieri
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On Wednesday evening, June 17, stylish San Franciscans and philanthropists gathered at the private residence of Dede Wilsey in Pacific Heights for de Grisogono‘s party for the Benefactors of Opera Ball. With Wilsey’s extensive art collection serving as the backdrop for the event (including a selection of Claude Monet paintings, and a recently acquired Jeff Koons sculpture in the mix), guests gathered with flutes of Dom Perignon to celebrate and honor San Francisco Opera patrons in anticipation of the opening night’s performance of Luisa Miller on September 11. Notable attendees included Deepa Pakianathn, Paula Carano, Paul Pelosi, Cynthia and John Gunn, Charlot Malin, Jane Mudge, Sarah Hills, Daniel Diaz, and Jon Finck.