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In This Month's News ...

Napa Valley Vintners’ Auction Napa Valley Set for June 7-10, 2007
Le Trianon Gallery to Hold Opening Reception for New Exhibit
Robert Mondavi Winery’s TASTE 3 Returns to Napa Valley
Viviani Announces Two Spectacular New Programs
Ritchie Hallanan Real Estate and Alain Pinel Realtors Unite
Chase International Announces Merger
Diablo Publications Finalist for Fourteen National Publishing Awards
7x7 Magazine Launches 7x7sf.com
All That Jazz ... Plus Big Savings TOO!
Gaul Searson Ltd. Invites Council Members to Exclusive Pre-Sale Event
DEPARTURES Magazine and Brooks Brothers present A Chorus Line
Pac Union GMAC Property Chosen as Location for 2007 San Francisco Decorator Showcase

Napa Valley Vintners’ Auction Napa Valley Set for June 7-10, 2007

Tickets Available at www.NapaVintners.com

St. Helena, CA -- Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), the non-profit, professional trade organization representing nearly 300 Napa Valley wineries and responsible for the promotion and protection of the Napa Valley Appellation, announces that tickets for Auction Napa Valley 2007, to be held June 7-10, will go on sale Thursday, March 29. Interested parties can log on to the website to purchase “Classic” full auction packages and the new “All American Day Package.” Quantities are limited, and available on a first-come, first- served basis, early registration is encouraged.

At the forefront and the granddaddy of American charity wine auctions -- having given more than $68 million since its inception for social service and health care non profits -- this year’s Auction Napa Valley promises to continue the legacy of incredible wine and outstanding hospitality with signature soirées and events throughout Napa Valley.

Click here to view the 2006 event photo gallery.

Le Trianon Gallery to Hold Opening Reception for New Exhibit

Saturday May 5th from 5:30PM - 8:30PM .

TASTE 3, a groundbreaking, interdisciplinary experience featuring 40 compelling presenters in wine, food and the arts, returns May 6 - May 8, 2007 at Copia in Napa Valley.

TASTE3 offers a mix of world-class wine and food and the opportunity to mingle with some of the world’s brightest chefs, authors, inventors, winemakers, publishers, executives, artists, sommeliers and aficionados. Pre-conference activities offer insider access available only through the conference including enlightening exhibits, exclusive dinners at Napa Valley ’s best wineries, and a grand finale party at the Robert Mondavi Winery complete the itinerary for this visionary, one-of-a-kind conference. Visit www.taste3.com

Viviani Announces Two Spectacular New Programs

Wine Country Triathlon

Perfect for the adventurer at heart. This full action itinerary is experiential travel at its best.

Jewels of San Francisco

Highlighting top designers and artists in a unique shopping excursion in San Francisco

Ritchie Hallanan Real Estate and Alain Pinel Realtors Unite

Alain Pinel’s expansion into San Francisco and North Bay includes addition of real estate veteran Tim Murray as regional executive and retention of owners Joseph Gartland Moore and David Papale

April 4, 2007 -- San Francisco, Calif. -- Two of Northern California’s most venerated real estate firms joined forces today, announced Alain Pinel Realtors (APR) President and Chief Operating Officer Larry Knapp, with Alain Pinel Realtors acquiring the assets and limited liabilities of San Francisco-based Ritchie Hallanan Real Estate Ltd. At the same time, it appointed Timothy Murray, a 29-year real estate veteran and former President of Pacific Union Real Estate, as Vice President and Regional Manager for San Francisco and the North Bay.

The union gives Alain Pinel Realtors an immediate and long sought-after, major presence in San Francisco by association with a San Francisco boutique realty firm that has important ties to the city. The deal comes with a bonus, too. Ritchie Hallanan’s St. Helena office is part of the acquisition, thus giving Alain Pinel Realtors’ direct access to the North Bay for the first time and the lucrative real estate markets in the North Bay’s wine region. The addition of Tim Murray will help APR implement a strategic plan to compete and win business in new areas.

We are very excited to announce that Chase International has merged with a South Lake Tahoe Real Estate Company to become Chase International South Lake Tahoe. This merger brings 20 new very talented agents to Chase and a total of five offices around the Lake -- Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City and South Lake Tahoe -- plus Reno.

Diablo Publications Finalist for Fourteen National Publishing Awards

Walnut Creek, CA, March 23, 2007 -- Diablo Publications announced today that it has been named a finalist in three major magazine association 2006 award competitions: The Western Publications Association Maggie Awards, the City and Regional Magazine Association annual awards, and the Society of Publications annual magazine design competition.

7x7’s new website, 7x7sf.com is the only online resource you need for managing life in SF -- Not to mention your social calendar. Dining. Nightlife. Local events ... find out where you need to be.

From in-depth restaurant videos to the most in-the-know newsletter each week, 7x7 is sure to fill your date book.

To sign up for the 7x7 e-newsletter visit www.7x7sf.com

All That Jazz ... Plus Big Savings TOO!

SFJAZZ is offering all Council members a 10% discount to the special Friday, May 18 concert at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre featuring a rare duo performance by two Latin jazz masters, pianist Eddie Palmieri and saxophonist David Sanchez.

Luxury Marketing Council members will also be exempt from ticket service charges for this event. But that’s not all ... as an added-value bonus, Council members who attend this show will enjoy a one-time exclusive treat, admission to an exclusive intermission reception reserved for the top-end donor group, the SFJAZZ Leaders Circle.

Concert details are available at ... http://www.sfjazz.org/concerts/2007/spring/artists/EddiePalmieri.asp

To take advantage of this special offer, call 415-788-7353 .

Gaul Searson Ltd. Invites Council Members to Exclusive Pre-Sale Event

The San Francisco Design Center ’s Annual Sample-Sale-to-the-Public (in select showrooms) is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. This is a once-a-year opportunity to realize very significant discounts on inventory of superior quality home furnishings including antiques, rugs, furniture and accessories.

Prior to the sale, GaulSearson Ltd. extends a special invitation to Luxury Marketing Council members to avoid the weekend crowds and to purchase at 60% to 75% off retail prices on sale merchandise. Simply identify yourself as a Council member. This pre-sale event is 9am to 5pm on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27 at the GaulSearson Ltd. Showroom only.

Special note ... GaulSearson rarely participates in to-the-public sales. However this year, containers from Thailand, Bali, and China filled with Antique Accessories, Objects, Furniture and Tribal Curiosities are on the way, along with a large assortment of new upholstery and other furniture samples from our manufacturers in the U.S. The Showroom simply needs the space. The pre-sale invitation to LMC members is in the sincere desire to place our chosen-with-care items with an appreciative audience. The almost-a-gift pricing is an additional benefit to members of The Luxury Marketing Council.

Visit http://www.gaulsearson.com/

DEPARTURES Magazine and Brooks Brothers present A Chorus Line

DEPARTURES Magazine created an exclusive Broadway show experience for The Brooks Brothers' Holiday Catalog mailing. Brooks Brothers' customers were invited to enjoy A CHORUS LINE on Saturday, March 10th in New York. Guests were then transported to Cafe Gray in the Time Warner Center to enjoy an exciting post-show meet and greet with the cast of the show.

Pac Union GMAC Property Chosen as Location for 2007 San Francisco Decorator Showcase

The site of the 2007 San Francisco Decorator Showcase will be 2901 Broadway Street, the spectacular listing held by Senior Marketing Broker Dona Crowder and San Francisco Estates Director Peggy Economos of Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate (Presidio office), and independent broker/owner Constance Heldman of R/E Source Realty in Marin. It is altogether fitting that this elegant neoclassical mansion, designed by Henry Clay Smith for industrialist Milton Ray, should be chosen for the 30th anniversary of University High School ’s scholarship fundraising efforts. To commemorate this very special event, seasoned decorators were selected by invitation only and include Tucker & Marks, Diane Chapman, Jay Jeffers, Kendall Wilkinson, Steven Miller, Victoria Gwin and Tish Key. With private parties and tours for the public during the month of May, this showcase promises to highlight the many outstanding features of the hilltop residence, including sweeping Golden Gate views, a grand reception hall and the only private tennis court on the Gold Coast in Pacific Heights. For more information, please visit the website www.2901broadwaystreet.com or contact the listing agents.

Dona Crowder 447-6244
Peggy Economos 345-3107
Constance Heldman 435-1023