With the establishment of Taube Philanthropies, two separate foundations were established including the Taube Family Foundation and the Taube Foundation for Jewish Life and Culture. Tad Taube is a prominent California business and community leader, the founder and chairman of Woodmont Companies, a real estate investment and management company a well-regarded philanthropist and, since 2007, the Honorary Consul General for Poland to the San Francisco Peninsula region. At 7 p.m., gala attendees were guided onstage by way of a decorated bridge crossing over the orchestra pit to dinner tables and dance floor providing a unique view of the Opera House’s 3,148-seat interior. with guests enjoying a convivial cocktail reception within the splendor of the ornate War Memorial Opera House foyer. Tad Taube added that it was thanks to Dianne's longtime involvement in the SF Opera that it became an important part of their life together and their philanthropy.

Upon receiving the Opera's prestigious award, Dianne Taube spoke of the wonderful experiences she has had and dear friends she has made at the SF Opera, which she will cherish for the rest of her life. Special to the night was the presentation of the Crescendo Award for excellence to the Taubes by San Francisco Opera Guild President Jane Mudge. Co-chaired by Arlene Inch and Danielle Lane, the dinner was be set amidst the vibrant designs of David Hockney’s celebrated production of Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On December 4, 2017, San Francisco Opera Guild honored opera patrons and Bay Area philanthropists Dianne and Tad Taube at the fifth annual An Evening on the Stage, a formal gala dinner set on the stage of the War Memorial Opera House. DIANNE AND TAD TAUBE RECEIVE SAN FRANCISCO OPERA GUILD'S HIGHEST PATRON HONOR, ON DECEMBER 4, 2017

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