At the appointed hour, we crossed Van Ness with hundreds of other well-heeled patrons to the Opera House, where opera benefactor and generous philanthropist Dede Wilsey greeted us as we entered. As always, glorious gowns and sumptuous jewelry abounded, as we caught up with John Newmeyer, Joel Goodrich, Heide Betz, Tom Horn, and more.
Giuseppe Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera was the opening opera, featuring remarkable sets and lighting and incredible vocal performances. If one can get beyond the doubtful credibility of hidden identities and dated moral values, the drama and emotion of operas like this one are captivating.
After the performance, we returned to City Hall for another party, combining all the guests and revealing additional ravishing looks. We spent time with Salvador Tovar, Billy Repp, Christopher Wiseman, John Rosin, and others. After six hours of formality, we headed home with new memories of a truly grand San Francisco night.
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