Secrets of a Private Club: The City Club Revealed

San Francisco has a secret that even many San Francisco Bay Area natives and visitors alike are not yet privy to. Nestled in the heart of the Financial District, 155 Sansome St. houses one of the City’s best kept secrets: The City Club of San Francisco.

Located on the 9^th, 10^th and 11^th floors of the Stock Exchange Tower building designed by architect Timothy L. Pfleuger, The City Club of San Francisco originally opened as the men-only Pacific Stock Exchange Luncheon club in 1930, with the transition to The City Club of San Francisco occurring in 1987 after an extensive restoration and remodel of the space. The art and interiors of the Stock Exchange Luncheon Club cost a third of a million dollars in 1930, a very significant sum in the Depression Era times. Iconic and opulent, the décor of The City Club reflects the height of the times in which it was built, with lavish appliqué work existing throughout the entire club, bronze, gold and silver adorned ceilings in addition to the club’s centerpiece and iconic symbol: the Diego Rivera “The Riches of California” mural that takes up one entire wall between the 10^th and 11^th floors, along the grand stairway connecting the two floors. The City Club houses a plethora of historical facts, artwork and memories from the era of prohibition, the stock market crash and California’s rip-roaring 1930’s.

In addition to the iconic Diego Rivera mural and the two stunning main ballrooms, The City Club also boasts the “Wine Cellar Room” and the adjacent “Game Room”, both of which hold secrets of their own. Both rooms boast speakeasy-themed accents that during their heyday attempted to conceal the consumption and sale of alcohol that took place during the infamous prohibition era of the 20^th century, when the rooms were being constructed. Additionally, the game room holds numerous surreptitious doorways and stockrooms, along with a hidden cubbyhole to hide the once outlawed alcohol.

We invite you to see what one of San Francisco’s premier secrets is all about. The City Club of San Francisco is one of the Bay Area’s outstanding spaces to host any type of event ranging from a large wedding to a simple and straightforward business meeting. Although the ambiance of the City Club may be opulent and regal, the warm, welcoming and personalized service provided by The City Club’s staff is what sets the club apart and has kept it alive and growing for 86 years.

To book your next event or inquire about membership, contact The City Club today at 415.362.2480, or at our website at www.cityclubsf.com.

Hungry?

With the Club offering daily breakfast, lunch, and evening bar service, there are many ways – in addition to our array of interesting member events – you can meet your Food & Beverage Minimum each quarter. This week concludes the 2nd Quarter of 2011, and as it includes our traditional last-Thursday-of-the-month Mexican themed buffet, why not make it the perfect excuse to come dine with us for lunch - or grab a cocktail in the Members Bar one evening this week - before the long holiday weekend?

If you are not sure what you have spent this quarter toward your Minimum, you can always check the bottom left hand section of your latest member statement for your summary. The 5/31 statement example below reflects, from left to right, a $90.00 Minimum, $53.72 spent toward it, and $36.28 left to spend before Jun30/11. Of course, if you don’t have your statement handy, you can always give me a call and I will be happy to let you know where you stand toward meeting the Minimum!

Can't make it to lunch on Thursday or prefer a different cuisine? See our City Club Calendar of Events for our Cafe Buffet lunch offerings, updated daily by 11AM.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

Jennifer C. Desideri
Controller

Summer is here! Join Us Around Town!

Can’t get enough of this gorgeous weather? Neither can we! What a great excuse to get out and be around town. Join us wrapping up June at the following great events.

You are invited to join us and The Golden Gate Business Association Business Expo at their 9th Annual Pride Business Expo Thursday, June 23rd, 5-8pm at the Hotel Whitcomb

The Pride Business Expo is the centerpiece of GGBA’s annual programming giving members the unique opportunity to showcase their business to consumers from all over the Bay Area.

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

Looking for something a bit more bridal? Join us at The “Pre- Wedding” Wedding Party” at Bloomingdales Thursday, June 23rd from 6-8pm

Scan your registry, sip wine, sample savory hors d'oeuvres, and indulge your sweet tooth with cake tastings. Be inspired with great tips for creating your dream registry and planning your wedding, plus, take home a fabulous gift bag! Think of it as partying with a purpose!

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

Can’t get enough? Want to find more events to attend or having trouble organizing the ones that you have? Come out to the City Club for lunch and a talk by Eventbrite on Monday, June 27th at 11:30am
Eventbrite and The City Club have partnered to bring event planners and those involved with the food and wine industry a sneak peek into our latest technology.

Join us for a luncheon at The City Club of San Francisco, one of the city's premier Art Deco venues, while learning the ins and outs of Eventbrite and how using our product will help you manage, promote and sell out your next event. We will be highlighting some of our latest product developments: Invite Only, Profile Pages and At the Door. Whether you're a current client that's been using Eventbrite for ages or just curious about how our technology can help, we'd love to have you.

Attendees will receive an Eventbrite gift bag and be entered to win a raffle prize with tickets to upcoming food and wine events using Eventbrite for their ticketing!

Click here to RSVP or find out more!

We look forward to seeing you!


Cassie Harris
Sales & Catering Manager

City Club Open House featuring The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom

Come join the City Club in welcoming the newly launched Wedding Suite at Nordstrom. As a new bride we recommend you pay them a visit! A Nordstrom Wedding Stylist will help you every step of the way, from choosing a gorgeous dress to everything for your wedding party! And what’s even better, their styling services are complimentary.

The City Club of San Francisco will be featuring the Wedding Suite team at their monthly Second Tuesday Open house coming this Tuesday, June 14th from 5-7pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cassie Harris

Sales & Catering Manager

Turkish Delights

If you've been to the City Club's Cafe Buffet on a Thursday, you are familiar with the creatively designed themed menus that Chef prepares for you each week. From Chinese to Chilean, "Southern Comfort" to "Exotic Pizza," Peruvian to Portuguese, Moroccan to Mexican (the latter which has become a City Club tradition, featured every last Thursday of the month), there is always something on a Thursday Buffet that is sure to whet the international - and sometimes domestic - palate we all have!

This Thursday, I invite you to dine with us and enjoy yet another delectable internationally themed buffet, a carefully executed menu of dishes from my next international destination adventure, Turkey. With my departure date of April 16th fast approaching, what better way to get prepared for the thrill of a new locale, and the exciting medley of delicious eats that await, than to enjoy a fantastic lunch at the City Club of San Francisco?

I hope you can join me in this little pre-vacation send off this Thursday, April 14th, and look forward to sharing some travel stories and photos with you upon my return!

Jennifer Desideri

Controller

jennifer.desideri@cityclubsf.com

Wedding Workshop- Sunday March 27th, 2011

Spring has sprung and fall wedding planning is in full swing! On Sunday, March 27th in partnership with SF Brides, Well Rehearsed and Classic Party Rentals, the City Club hosted a Spring Wedding Workshop. With over 50 guests in attendance it was a wonderfully successful event!Guests arrived mid-morning to enjoy a full brunch buffet by Chef Michael Munoz which included a Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Sweet Italian Sausage, House-made Granola and all the other morning goodies you would want. Champagne and Mimosas flowed freely while couples mingled.

The event kicked off in the Main Dining Room with Editor in Chief Robin Wilke of SF Brides giving our Brides and guests an insight into how to have your wedding featured in a magazine. She emphasized staying true to yourself in your planning and submitting photos that tell a story about your special day and about you as a couple.

Once the talk wrapped up guest were invited downstairs to the Café to explore how to plan a seamless rehearsal dinner with Kathy Goodman of Well Rehearsed. Kathy debuted her City of San Francisco themed table designs which were a total show stopper. Guests enjoyed viewing the tables and getting tips about what to keep in mind when planning their rehearsal dinner. While half of the group sat with Kathy, I had the opportunity to speak with the other half about planning table tap décor that created an impact and stayed true to the theme and unique features of the couple. Classic Party Rentals provided a stylish seating arrangement along with all the linens, glassware and china that we needed to get hands on experience with mixing and matching.

The whole event was captured by the fabulous Gustavo Fernandez. It was great having his up-beat personality and positive energy in the mix.

Guests found the Workshop to be fun and informative and it was our pleasure to meet the up-coming Mr. & Mrs.! We look forward to the next opportunity to host this event again soon!

-Cassie Harris Sales & Catering Manager

Sunday, March 27th - City Club Wedding Workshop & Champagne Brunch

WEDDING WORKSHOP & CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Join us at The City Club of San Francisco for a wedding workshop that will help set the tone for your special day.

To purchase tickets, visit:

http://www.cityclubweddingworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Sunday March 27, 2011 10am-1pm

The Stock Exchange Tower
155 Sansome Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

$35 general admission
$40 at the door

Registration and Meet the Partners
10–10:30am

Brunch
10:30am

Champagne Brunch featuring Robin Wilkey

Editor-in-Chief of San Francisco Brides

“Tips & Trends for 2011,How to feature your Wedding in San Francisco Brides”

Rehearsal Dinners: Kicking-off your wedding celebration
Whether you’ve thought about it or forgotten about it,

join Kathy Goodmanowner of Well Rehearsed to learn how to plan a creative, stress-free rehearsal dinner that will set the tone for your wedding day.

Perfect Your Tabletop Décor

The City Club of San Francisco and Classic Party Rentals willteach you how to select the right
tabletop pieces for that extra special touch that your guests will appreciate.

For more information please call Catering Sales at 415.362.2480.
Featured Partners: San Francisco Brides, Classic Party Rentals, Well Rehearsed

To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.cityclubweddingworkshop.eventbrite.com/

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