French American International School and International High School held its third annual Soirée des Arts et des Vins on November 6, 2011. In an effort to attract an even broader segment of our community, this year’s Soirée was moved from the Dennis Gallagher Arts Pavilion to the historic Grand Hall of the San Francisco Ferry Building. The event was co-chaired by Debbie Zachareas, of the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant and Clydene Bultman of Thompson River Ranch.  Together they hosted a fantastic party!  
Twenty five wineries including Hourglass, Paradigm, Duckhorn Vineyards, Flowers Winery, and Robert Sinskey Vineyards poured a great selection of wines for the 425 attendees.  Food was provided by a number of great Hayes Valley neighborhood and Ferry Building vendors including, Gott’s Roadside, Fatted Calf Charcuterie, Sauce, Hog Island Oyster Co., and Ciao Bella Gelato.   Live entertainment for the evening included Wil Blades, Laura Weinbach, Gaucho Jazz, and DJ Nathalie Neal.
A wine and food focused live auction, led by auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski, raised over $35,000 and included items donated by the event chairs, Jonata winery, Bluestem Brassiere, Charles Neal Selections, Opus One.
The efforts of the event chairs, dedicated volunteers, and participating vendors helped make the event a huge success. For more information on the Soirée des Arts et des Vins please contact Christine Tamez, Manager of Special Events and Volunteers at 415-558-2014 or christinet@frenchamericansf.org.

Additional photos from the event can be found here.

Thank you for your support, we hope to see you next year!