Benét sang with a Top 100-style group called Gerard in the late 1980s. Benét, his sister Lisa, and his cousin George Nash Jr. formed a band called Benét and released a self-titled album in 1992 which sold over 100,000 copies. Two years later, Eric Benét broke onto the music scene with his solo career and signed with Warner Bros. Records, releasing his debut solo album, True to Myself in 1996. His second album, A Day in the Life, was released in 1999 and featured his smash hit “Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)”. The song rose to No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B charts (for 3 weeks), was certified gold, and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group”. The album also won a Soul Train Music Award for “Best R&B/Soul Album, Male”.
Eric Benet
Benét sang with a Top 100-style group called Gerard in the late 1980s. Benét, his sister Lisa, and his cousin George Nash Jr. formed a band called Benét and released a self-titled album in 1992 which sold over 100,000 copies. Two years later, Eric Benét broke onto the music scene with his solo career and signed with Warner Bros. Records, releasing his debut solo album, True to Myself in 1996. His second album, A Day in the Life, was released in 1999 and featured his smash hit “Spend My Life With You (featuring Tamia)”. The song rose to No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B charts (for 3 weeks), was certified gold, and nominated for a 2000 Grammy Award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group”. The album also won a Soul Train Music Award for “Best R&B/Soul Album, Male”.
Photos | Olympic Champion Allyson Felix featured at The Lucile Packard Foundation’s Lunch and Learn with Ambassadors
Event: Lucile Packard Foundation’s Lunch and Learn with Ambassadors 2023
Date: March 29, 2023
Location: Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park
Photos (32): Natalie Schrik
Allyson Felix, an elite track and field athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate for improved women’s and maternal health, was the featured speaker at the 15th annual Lunch and Learn, hosted by Ambassadors for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, on Wednesday, March 29 at the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club in Menlo Park, California. The event included a reception followed by lunch and a discussion with Felix moderated by Emmy award-winning NBC Bay Area news anchor Raj Mathai.
The event raised funds to support social services for families with a child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
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Photos | Artist Bobby Arte Paints Mayor Breed in Celebration of Women’s History Month
Event: Artist Bobby Arte Paints Mayor Breed in Celebration of Women’s History Month
Date: March 28, 2023
Location: Mayor’s Office, San Francisco City Hall
Photos (10): Tyra Fennell
Mayor London N. Breed, 45th Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco and known as a staunch advocate for the arts, was surprised during Women’s History Month with a portrait painted by artist Bobby Arte.
Bobby Arte is a classically trained oil painter and portrait artist. He specializes in what he calls “Urban Fine Art,” painting other Bay Area greats like rapper E-40.
Find Bobby Arte on Instagram @therealbobbyarte
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Photos | Mayor London Breed Swears In New Human Rights Commissioner Jayson Johnson
Event: Mayor London Breed Swears In New Human Rights Commissioner Jayson Johnson
Date: March 23, 2023
Location: Epic Steak, San Francisco
Photos (22): Tyra Fennell
A STAR IS BORN!
Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration of the NEWEST Human Rights Commissioner Jayson Johnson, hosted by Genentech at Epic Steakhouse in San Francisco.
From ballet to biotechnology, Jayson has been able to harness his passion of connecting outstanding people to transformative opportunities.
As an experienced executive recruiter, Jayson has also been committed to identifying top, in-demand talent from diverse communities who will help Genentech and Roche achieve our future ambitions. Genentech is passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world’s most difficult-to-treat conditions, using cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe.
Jayson also serves on the board of the San Francisco Ballet.
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Photos | Jonathan Carver Moore Opens Gallery in Downtown SF with Kacy’s Jung’s The Weight of Souls
Event: Jonathan Carver Moore Grand Opening Celebration and VIP Experience
Date: March 21, 2023
Location: Jonathan Carver Moore, San Francisco
Photos (60): Drew Altizer & Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography
Gallerist Jonathan Carver Moore and partners from the LINE hotel San Francisco announced the opening of Jonathan Carver Moore, a new gallery on San Francisco’s Market Street with a focus on community and accessibility. Moore will feature ongoing works by emerging and established BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women artists, especially those from the Bay Area.
A VIP experience was held at the gallery on March 21st, and the grand opening was held on March 23, 2023.
The gallery, located on the ground floor of the building housing the newly opened LINE SF, will bring a fresh, new voice to the art world and ongoing growth to the city’s Mid-Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods. Located within the world’s only legally recognized transgender district, Jonathan Carver Moore will amplify diverse, disruptive voices in contemporary art. The gallery also aims to build community positivity through a Black, queer lens for art lovers both novice and experienced.
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Tuck and Patti
For over 44 years, this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. Their recording career took off with 1988’s groundbreaking Tears of Joy. Now, 13 albums later, they have toured the world incessantly as a duo, appearing at times alongside Miles Davis, Count Basie, George Benson, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and many others. They have long been regarded by musicians and critics as the standard for an improvising musical duo.
Tuck and Patti
For over 44 years, this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. Their recording career took off with 1988’s groundbreaking Tears of Joy. Now, 13 albums later, they have toured the world incessantly as a duo, appearing at times alongside Miles Davis, Count Basie, George Benson, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and many others. They have long been regarded by musicians and critics as the standard for an improvising musical duo.
Maysa
MAYSA is the kind of singer who takes hold of a song and enraptures her audience in the palm of her hands, as she delivers lyrics, phrases, melodies and harmonies in a way that only she can. Blessed with an instantly identifiable honey-toned mezzo-soprano and an undeniably brilliant and magnetic stage presence, MAYSA’s alluring vocals, candor, honesty, humor and purity as an artist make her a rarity in this business. Having collaborated with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Incognito, Angela Bofill, Will Downing and Jonathan Butler, MAYSA can hang with the best. It is no wonder she was the recipient of many awards for her work, including Soul Train’s first Centric Award in 2009, and her first Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for her remake of Nancy Wilson’s “QUIET FIRE” in 2014, and 7 female Vocalist of the Year Readers Choice Awards from SoulTracks.com.
Gerald Albright
One of the biggest stars of R&B, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz, Gerald Albright has earned his reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Born in Los Angeles, he began piano lessons at an early age. Albright’s love of music picked up considerably when he was given a saxophone that had belonged to his piano teacher. By the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, he was already a polished saxophonist. Albright decided to switch to bass guitar after he saw Louis Johnson in concert. A few months after graduating from college, he joined jazz pianist/R&B singer Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band. Later, when the bass player left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar.
Gerald Albright
One of the biggest stars of R&B, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz, Gerald Albright has earned his reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Born in Los Angeles, he began piano lessons at an early age. Albright’s love of music picked up considerably when he was given a saxophone that had belonged to his piano teacher. By the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, he was already a polished saxophonist. Albright decided to switch to bass guitar after he saw Louis Johnson in concert. A few months after graduating from college, he joined jazz pianist/R&B singer Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band. Later, when the bass player left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar.
Lavell Crawford
Comedian, Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.
Lavell Crawford
Comedian, Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.
Lavell Crawford
Comedian, Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.
Lavell Crawford
Comedian, Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.
Karlous Miller
As a comedian/actor, Karlous is most known for being a veteran cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon. The NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING alum, was also be seen on MTV’s JOKING OFF, MTV2’s UNCOMMON SENSE, BET’s COMIC VIEW, and Bill Bellamy’s WHO’S GOT JOKES. He was featured on HBO’s stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY and performed his 30-minute special on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. Karlous has also guest starred in the sitcom FAMILY TIME for Bounce TV and co-hosts MTV’s: What’s My Secret.
Karlous Miller
As a comedian/actor, Karlous is most known for being a veteran cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon. The NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING alum, was also be seen on MTV’s JOKING OFF, MTV2’s UNCOMMON SENSE, BET’s COMIC VIEW, and Bill Bellamy’s WHO’S GOT JOKES. He was featured on HBO’s stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY and performed his 30-minute special on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. Karlous has also guest starred in the sitcom FAMILY TIME for Bounce TV and co-hosts MTV’s: What’s My Secret.
Karlous Miller
As a comedian/actor, Karlous is most known for being a veteran cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon. The NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING alum, was also be seen on MTV’s JOKING OFF, MTV2’s UNCOMMON SENSE, BET’s COMIC VIEW, and Bill Bellamy’s WHO’S GOT JOKES. He was featured on HBO’s stand-up series ALL DEF COMEDY and performed his 30-minute special on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. Karlous has also guest starred in the sitcom FAMILY TIME for Bounce TV and co-hosts MTV’s: What’s My Secret.
Tony Baker
Tony Baker is a stand up comedian and actor on the rise whether it’s on stage, film, television or social media. Tony was featured on the last 2 seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Comics Unleashed” on CBS, “StaannDUP!” on Starz and “We Got Next” on Aspire. He was also featured on many episodes of “Punchline” on FOX. Tony was the winner of the 37th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition and also L.A.’s Funniest Comic. Tony has also performed for the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal 2 years in a row and showcased at NACA Nationals as part of NBC Diversity. Tony is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy & Magic Club, The Ice House, The Hollywood Improv, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Union. He has headlined various clubs across the country and internationally as well in places such as Dubai, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Singapore & Japan.
Tony Baker
Tony Baker is a stand up comedian and actor on the rise whether it’s on stage, film, television or social media. Tony was featured on the last 2 seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Comics Unleashed” on CBS, “StaannDUP!” on Starz and “We Got Next” on Aspire. He was also featured on many episodes of “Punchline” on FOX. Tony was the winner of the 37th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition and also L.A.’s Funniest Comic. Tony has also performed for the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal 2 years in a row and showcased at NACA Nationals as part of NBC Diversity. Tony is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy & Magic Club, The Ice House, The Hollywood Improv, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Union. He has headlined various clubs across the country and internationally as well in places such as Dubai, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Singapore & Japan.
Tony Baker
Tony Baker is a stand up comedian and actor on the rise whether it’s on stage, film, television or social media. Tony was featured on the last 2 seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Comics Unleashed” on CBS, “StaannDUP!” on Starz and “We Got Next” on Aspire. He was also featured on many episodes of “Punchline” on FOX. Tony was the winner of the 37th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition and also L.A.’s Funniest Comic. Tony has also performed for the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal 2 years in a row and showcased at NACA Nationals as part of NBC Diversity. Tony is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy & Magic Club, The Ice House, The Hollywood Improv, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Union. He has headlined various clubs across the country and internationally as well in places such as Dubai, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Singapore & Japan.
Tony Baker
Tony Baker is a stand up comedian and actor on the rise whether it’s on stage, film, television or social media. Tony was featured on the last 2 seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Comics Unleashed” on CBS, “StaannDUP!” on Starz and “We Got Next” on Aspire. He was also featured on many episodes of “Punchline” on FOX. Tony was the winner of the 37th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition and also L.A.’s Funniest Comic. Tony has also performed for the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal 2 years in a row and showcased at NACA Nationals as part of NBC Diversity. Tony is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy & Magic Club, The Ice House, The Hollywood Improv, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Union. He has headlined various clubs across the country and internationally as well in places such as Dubai, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Singapore & Japan.
Video | Wine industry change-maker, Tonya Pitts shares her journey
Award-winning sommelier and wine industry changemaker, Tonya Pitts believes that wine brings community.
“Wine is family, even those that are not blood become family, through wine,” said Pitts. “I often say sometimes bread is the stuff of life, but so is wine. It really is. It changes things, and it brings people together.”
Tonya Pitts is the Sommelier & Wine Director of One Market restaurant in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. She was named Sommelier of the Year for Wine Enthusiast’s 2022 Wine Star Awards.
“There’s tests, there are certifications, you can never taste enough. You’re constantly tasting. And for me, even where I am now, it’s inherent,” explained Pitts. “Someone will put something in front of me, a glass of wine, a taste of wine, and I’m immediately thinking about what is this going to pair with? What can I present to someone, or even for myself, so I’m always thinking that way.” Read more @ ABC7 News…
