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Bruce Bochy, Gavin Newsom Salute the S.F. Giants
All photos by Catherine Bigelow
The Giants hosted a MLB World Series party last night at the Academy of Sciences
Among the two-thousand lucky fans, friends and family who attended the swell S.F. Giants-MLB World Series soiree last night at the Academy of Sciences, none were too disappointed that our red-hot National League champs were not in attendance.
SF Giants Manager Bruce Bochy (left) with his wife, Kim Bochy, SFFD Chief Joanne Hayes-White
Wisely, all team members chose to head home post-their practice to get ready for today's World Series Game 1 against the Texas Rangers at AT&T; Park.
Sally Neukom and her husband, SF Giants GM Bill Neukom
Hope and high spirits soared over the spread, quickly organized by the Giants, McCalls and Hartmann Studios, which featured bounteous bars and an EssEff neighborhood-themed spread of delish delicacies (think: North Beach=Italian, Chinatown=Dim Sum, Japantown=Sushi, Ghirardelli Square=Irish Whiskey and chocolate, etc.).
Nate Mezmer (left) with Ashkon Davaran, who penned the unofficial Journey-inspiried Giants Anthem and Mike Fitzgerald
"We started planning this a week ago," explained Hartmann Studios President Mark Guelfi. "We just worked like it was going to happen. We loaded up 25 trucks over the weekend knowing that we'd either deliver them to the Academy. Or unload them on Monday."
SF Giants-MLB Party masterminds McCalls exec Lee Gregory and Giants exec Stephen Revetria
McCalls Executive Chef Lucas Schoemaker started ordering food on Saturday. By Monday, he'd pretty much cornered the market on foodstuffs in the hue of black-and-orange.
Former SF Giants announcer Hank Greenwald and his wife, Carla Greenwald (left) with Audrey and Bob Sockolov
"There won't be any Halloween candy left by the weekend," said Schoemaker, with a laugh.
Rep. Jackie Speier (left) with Fred and Francine Baer
Of course, most guests donned a range of sartorial styles in the same color scheme.
Pam Baer and her children, Jonathan (back row, at left) and Josh and (front row) Zack and Alana
Except, that is, for Rick Daum, spouse of S.F. Giants spokeswoman Shana Daum.
Kevin and Kathleen McDonough (left) with Rick Daum and his wife, SF Giants spokeswoman Shana Daum
"So long as he wears orange to the game, I guess I can let him get away with his 'Dodger blue' shirt tonight," joked Daum.
Irish Consulate staffer Brendan O'Meara (left) with Another Planet music impressario Gregg Perloff and Irish Vice Consul Barry O'Brien
Though ressed in orange, Brendan O'Meara was a little surprised to find that no one else at the party was wearing a Giants T-shirt.
Billy and Vanessa Getty
"The invite did say, 'Creative attire'," noted O'Meara, who, by day, works at the Irish Consulate. "I hope someone else shows up wearing a T-shirt. I was actually dressed all day in suit."
SFPD Officer Troy Carrasco (at left) with Sir Francis Drake doorman and former Giants vendor Tom Sweeney, his wife, Cindy Sweeney, and SFPD Richmond Station Captain Rich Corriea
Just at that moment, a sartorial "save" arrived as Ashkon Davaran entered the Academy.
Jamie Slaughter and his wife, SF Giants Media Relations VP Staci Slaughter
Dressed in ultimate Giants fandom (classic cap and a Brian Wilson "Beard" T-shirt), Davaran, the creator of the runaway (totally unofficial, yet inspirational) Giants 2010 Anthem based on the Journey song, "Don't Stop Believing," this Internet sensation was mobbed like the rock star he's become.
The evening's other hero? Giants manager Bruce Bochy who was swarmed all night by grateful admirers.
Mayor Gavin Newsom (left) with Bruce Bochy and MLB Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry
The former Padres player already has experience with the World Series: once as a player and once as the former Padres manager.
Geoff Callan (at left) with former LPGA golfer Kay Cockerill, SF Giants' Danny Dan and Dan Kowalski
"This will be Bruce's third World Series," said his wife, Kim Bochy. "We're hoping the third time's the charm."
Paul Pelosi (left) with Sogela Castillo and her fiance, SF Giants exec Jack Bair
Having never seen Bochy up-close we were surprised by his height. He's tall: Gavin Newsom-style tall, if not taller.
Restaurateur Peter Osborne (left) with his wife, Janet Osborne and Jack Boland
Our tall and expertly coiffed mayor has officially proclaimed this week, "San Francisco Giants Pride Week."
Joan Gallagher and her husband, SF Giants Development Services President Pat Gallagher
He explained that while his World Series wager with Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck will include the usual exchange of native foodstuffs, it will also require the losing mayor to spend a day in the winning mayor's city, working with local youth and community services.
John Hoy (left) with maestro Dick Bright and Rich Girard jammed for the party
"I imagine there'll be lots of BBQ sauce. But if we win, Mayor Cluck will be working with the kids of the Giants' Community Fund's Junior Giants program," he said, hopefully.
SF Giants exec Alfonso Felder and his wife, Tara Felder
"There's also some talk about me wearing a six-gallon cowboy hat," said Newsom, slightly incredulous. "Those Texans are just trying to mess with my hair."
SF Giants announcer Renel Brooks-Moon and her husband, Tommie Moon
Also keeping the orange-and-black faith was Renel Brooks-Moon.
"This one feels different because this team is different" said the spirited Giants public address announcer. "During any given game, any one of our guys is given the chance to be the star, the hero of the day."
Fireworks over the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park cap off the evening
Elizabeth and Stephen Revetria
Phil Halperin (left) with sports columnist and author Joan Ryan and her husband, Barry Tompkins
| October 27 2010 at 02:11 PM
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