California Symphony’s annual gala features glamour and entertainment, attracting about 200 Bay Area movers and shakers. Guests are invited to dress to the nines as they enjoy cocktails and live music with Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera and California Symphony musicians. Cocktails are followed by a delicious three-course meal, a high-spirited live auction, paddle raise, and live entertainment in the Empire Ballroom. Held at the elegant Claremont Hotel, a treasured Bay Area landmark nestled in the Berkeley hills, the night ends on a sweet note with an after-party in the Meritage Room, where attendees can enjoy drinks while overlooking the San Francisco Bay.