Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Red Tie Gala is a biennial event that enjoys the distinct reputation of being a highly successful fundraiser that is also an evening of fun, glamour, celebrities, culinary delights and libations and festive entertainment. Join the social event that has become one of the most popular evening galas in the city.
This event benefits the Little Sisters of the Poor in San Francisco, an organization that has been housing, caring for and serving the elderly poor of San Francisco.
Does it get any better than this? I can't imagine. Barb and I, dressed to the nines, with our good friends, enjoying a once in a lifetime evening up in the city. The Red Tie Gala is a charity event to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor in San Francisco. Vicky's Mom and Dad were very involved in this charity and actually helped start the Red Tie Gala years ago. Since they have both passed away, Vicky and Steve wanted to keep the tradition alive and were kind and generous enough to invite us and a few of their friends. The event is held at Neiman Marcus on Union Square. The store is closed to public and set up for a party. Live band on every floor, big band to rock and roll. Food and drink from the best restaurants in the city.
We picked up the Downings and head to the city. Steve and Vicky had a room booked at the St. Francis and were hosting a pre-gala reception. They had a
great room on the 8th floor that looked out over Union Square and the hustle bustle of the city. We could even see the crowd gathered at the entrance to Neiman Marcus across the way. After a cocktail and a few pictures, we headed over to the Gala. The best way to describe this event is - a different party on every floor. Right when we walked in, we see Elvis singing and people mingling. Up the escalator. Next floor, 20 piece orchestra playing all the oldies from the rat pack.
Even a couple of showgirls in full regalia. Up again, Rock and Roll baby!! Great band with go-go girls to boot! We settled here for a while, had a drink and sampled some of the food. Everywhere you looked there were tables setup where we sampled appetizers from most of San Francisco's finest restaurants. There were also drink stations. Vodka bar, gin bar, tequila bar, plus a full service bar on every floor. It was so much fun. We danced the night away and had a great time.
The event was wrapping up around 11pm, but the night was not over. We were invited to an exclusive after party at Alexandria's, a top the St Francis,
hosted by close friends of Vicky's parents. The St. Francis on Friday night was hopping! Up to the 32nd floor. WOW. Sweeping views of the city and the beautiful people (us among them) enjoying each others company. This party was really really REALLY nice. Like I said, once in a lifetime experience. We were like the Gatsbys! All good things must come to an end. We said our good-nights sometime after midnight and headed back home to reality. Ahhhhh.....the good life.
........on to the thanks!!!!!
Thanks to Barb for looking FANTASTIC. You complete me. Thanks for not screaming too loud when I stepped on your toes while dancing.
Special Thanks to Vicky for the invite AND for dressing me. I looked so good in her dad's Armani tux that I had to beat the chicks off with a stick. Even a Little Sister of the Poor was hitting on me! Amidst all the fun I did reflect a bit, and hope that I made Peter Brusati proud.
Thanks to John Downing for being the designated driver. Lots of CHP on the way home, but we were golden!
Thanks for looking at the photo album here
We even have incriminating video!






















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