. >> gary: the san francisco symphony is our host this evening. >> catherine: and it is so great that we are here at the masquerade ball. i was looking at all of the champagne and hors d'oeuvres said. it should be a lot of fun. . they just came out of the masquerade ball. who will have my excuse with all of their masks from my children and to new year's eve live means henry tenenbaum. >> catherine: i will try not to cough. >> gary: as cannot say it enough that we are live. >> catherine: not us! will have a great time tonight if you have a mask put it on! and it is a masquerade ball at the symphony. coming up. and as the old saying goes i was you were here. >>vicki: i plan on getting i there. and also, henry is set the dinner show. he is alive at the cabaret >>henry: ? >> yes. i am just getting a drink for my date tonight this is mattresmiss me mattress miste is a yoodeler their big signing off it is practically torture. she will be joining me. it is going to be a heck of a party. >> 0 yes. >>vicki: we are going to leave that alone. you watched this live just a couple of hours ago but

the contributions of his family, his sister running the san francisco symphony, his daughter running the san francisco free clinic -- it is a story for future generations. this is why i wholeheartedly support this. it is so important for the next several generations to know that all of this does not happen by accident. you have leaders in your community who can give an who believe in giving back. if we do not have more warren hellmans, i do not want to say i worry for the city, but i hope this teaches people that they need to give back. at the appropriate time, i will larded the support this -- i will wholeheartedly support this. commissioner lee: i have known warren for a long time. i grew up in chinatown at a time when the city was not as welcoming to chinese as it is today. i grew up remembering stories of how two drunken sailors beat up my great-grandfather and left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life and other stories even more terrifying of an era not that long ago when chinatown was a ghetto. when i returned to chinatown to do community work, i brought with me some of

>>marty: that was the countdown at the san francisco symphony when the clock struck midnight. henry tenenbaum was at pier 29, they were all there to help bring in the new year. all told, an estimated 200,000 people packed into the embarcadero to watch the show and welcome 2012. in new york, times square erupted in cheers and confetti as new york city ushered into dozens of. couples kissed at the new year. the mayor was hanging out with late--lady gaga. coming up will have an update on the suspected arson fire is spreading through hollywood. there were several new ones overnight. in the meantime, a live look outside instead frizzes ago. mostly sunny. foggy in some the fourth >>marty: mild temperatures around the bay. >>dan: if you are not living on top of the mountain, the winds are pretty calm. many parts of the south bay will break 70 degrees. we have a spare the air alert. in the north bay, they will feel that the worst. along the coast, moderate and fair. the afternoon highs, 70 in the south bay. 72 in los goddess, 71 in san jose, 72 in morgan hill. the raiders game should

don knapp is in symphony hall in san francisco where preparations are under way for the party in the bay area. >> reporter: that's right. we suppose by now most people have made their plans for how they are going to spend this new year's eve. but there are still some really nice options available including the one here at symphony human. ted and i were inside a while ago and saw them putting on the final touches including tuning up the big band they call the orchestra. the san francisco symphony's new year's eve masquerade ball is billed as the most glamorous chance to ring in the new year. this afternoon they were being rehearsed by conductor michael frances with a violinist. it begins at 8 with drinks, 9:00 the concert and at 10:30, folks can dance on stage. it may sound like upper crust but not really. >> everything the symphony does is for everybody. actually it's our centennial season this year and we were founded 100 years ago as an orchestra for the community and this is one of those events where everybody comes out to celebrate the new year in style. it's one of the more eleg

my grandfather was a side -- violinist with the san francisco symphony.as quite a good pianist. my brother was musical, my sister was not. i have a musical cousin. i do not really know. >> let me put it this way and i will try to stumble through a scientific explanation. let me remind the audience at this point that we are going to take questions in five minutes. there are microphones set up in the aisles. please be ready with your questions. if you had not become a musician professionally, do you think you would still be playing? >> yes, i think i would still be playing, but everybody should play a little bit, sing -- not everyone feels confident about their medical abilities, -- musical abilities, but it is such an import way to connect. it is, after all, a vibration. whether you are doing it to relax, get excited, to jump up and down, i think it is an import way to connect yourself to something that is a little bit bigger in life. life is a constant stream of vibrations, whether you are in traffic or sitting quietly next to a pond. >> do you feel like

. >> the san francisco symphony's new year's eve masquerade ball is billed as the most elegant and glamour stands to ring in the new year. saturday afternoon it was being reversed by michael princess. >> the program begins at eight and then at 10:30 folks can dance on onstage. >> and, it's arsons centennial season. we are an orchestra for the entire community and this is one of the events where everyone comes out to celebrate the new year in style. it's one of them were elegant events. >> prices range from $115 through $195 apiece. there are lots of other events around the bay of cores, and even the party on the retired aircraft carrier the uss hornet at the former alameda station. >> how are you celebrating tonight? >> we just got here and we're going to go ice skating right now and then i don't know. we will see. whatever comes along. we are happy to be here. >> less than two hours to go until the kiss off 2011 and welcomed 2012. a lot of people just focused on tonight and hoping the good celebration tonight. >> and, in many parties are wondering if they will see fireworks or at the bob

n]♪ >> reporter: the san francisco symphony's new year's eve masquerade ball is billed as the most elegantnd glamorous chance to ring in the new year. this afternoon, the orchestra was being rehearsed by conductor michael francis with violinist nicollette benefit debtee. the program begins at 8:00 with drinks, concert at 9:00, and at 10:30, folks can dance on stage. >> everything the symphony does is for everybody, actually it's our centennial season this year and we were founded 100 years ago as an orchestra for the entire community. this is one of those events where everybody comes out to celebrate the new year in style. it's one of the more elegant events. >> reporter: tickets are still available and will be at the door until about 8:00 this evening. prices range from $115 to $195 apiece. there are lots of other events around the bay of course, big events at hotels and little events in communities. even a party on the retired aircraft carrier uss hornet at the former alameda air station. >> how will you celebrate the night tonight? >> we just got here. we'll see. we're going ice skating

we're at the san francisco symphony. talking about just opening the doors. people are going to be collecting their cocktails and filtering and this is going to be a lot of fun. gary radnick will be joining me and this is one of the pick symphony party for the year. 2500 people expected. after this, we will bring you coverage of the bay area real. worldwide, australia, london, hong kong, it is going to be a lot of fun. in fact, join us! comic con here. >> i'm going to plan on that! to come on down here. >> catherine: we will save you some champagne. >> more fun items is a cabaret dinner show. and henry tenenbaum. >>henry: good evening i am still working on my ota-- bowtie... this is the final show for one year. there are going to be taking down of this tent and to going to the different location. we are going to be cutting into to this evening. right now, they're eating. what are you having? they do not even know. with five courses! at midnight it is going to be pick! join us. catherine heenan and gary radnick. >> would not miss it for the world. here is a li

san francisco can do this type of thing. >> a collaboration, so it will be with with the mayor owes inauguration, dance and the san francisco symphony many others. willie brown will m. c.. it's in contrast for brown's first inauguration during a booming economy. thousands attended. this time it is simply about celebrating the cultural richness of the city. in san francisco, don sanchez, abc7 news. >> next at six. >> he is responsible for three sexual assaults committed along the 24th street corridor. >> san francisco police say the streets of the mission district are safer this morning, and police investigate a newly-elected bay area sheriff, what he's accused of doing coming up. [ female announcer ] back to school means back to busy mornings. that's why i got them pillsbury toaster strudel. warm flaky pastry with delicious sweet filling my kids will love. plus i get two boxtops for their school. toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat. and these are the ones you'll love on a school night. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. with just a few ingredients, you have an easy dinner. pillsbury ham and cheese crescents. school night idea

san francisco can do this type of thing. >> a collaboration, so it will be with with the mayor owes inauguration, dance and the san francisco symphonyothers. willie brown will m. c.. willie! willie! it's in contrast for brown's first inauguration during a booming economy. thousands attended. there was music by santana and hughie lewis. this time it is simply about celebrating the cultural richness of the city. in san francisco, don sanchez, abc7 news. >> if you are out and about this weekend, it's going to be nice. >> yeah, it's going to warm up. this morning freezing cold temperatures and a little fog in the north bay valleys. by the afternoon breezy winds in the hills. offshore winds. low 60s for livermore. concord 64, 62 in the city. boy, what a day. a little breezy along the coast. 65 monterey. but the look ahead shows a couple degrees warmer tomorrow and we will look for the cooling with some clouds, but no rain, staying dry through friday with highs coming down a little bit. but still overall above normal. >> all right, lisa. thanks a lot. thank you for joining us on the abc7 saturday morning news. the next newscast at 8:00 a.

the san francisco civic symphony is the oldest community orchestra on the west coast and entirely amateurolunteer but guided by retired pros like the ones you're watching here. hear their latest program for free in the birthful sir francis drake hotel just off of union square. they will be performing pieces from mozart, strauss and others. from classical to more new age, do some yoga in the great outdoors. this is video from new york where they did a big event and that's their outdoors. it's on the street. more of a wilderness as you head over to tildon park in berkeley and you strike a natural pose. look at the world around them for inspiration in their yoga poses and now your kids can learn how to strike a pose, standing tall like a tree or curling their back like a cat or even cleaning their room. i try to slip that in wherever i can, and in the words of one of the great yogis, yogi berra, the weekend ain't over u snot, no which it's hey guys, breakfast! ♪ [ female announcer ] if whole grain isn't the first ingredient in your breakfast cereal, what is? now, in every box of general mill

, not just for kids, but by kids, the bay area youth orchestra is going to perform at san francisco's davies symphonyall. a fund-raiser concert and though it won't be cheap, check the website for fund-raising, should be considered an investment in your future. i believe the children are our future an let's go to sfsymphony.org to get more info and tickets are half price for those 17 or sunday. now that was for and by the kids this. last one is adults only. not likely due to content though. the san francisco cupcake challenge, well, it's an event for 21 and older. why? i don't know, maybe because it's at a club, at mezzanine, a big competition featuring mini cupcakes. you'll play a part in awarding the top honors for traditional and non-traditional categories. that's adults only for the sf cupcake challenge. other places where sorry. other places where you can have your cupcake and eat it, too, "today in the bay." so, this is delicious okay... is this where we're at now, we just eat whatever tastes good? like these sweet honey clusters... actually there's a half a day's worth of fiber in every ... why

san francisco. we have donated thousands of dollars to various events, such as the cleanup of the river, the symphony of the philippine cultural center, and the list goes on and on. we would not have been able to do that without being partners with the philippine consulate general. [applause] and in the five trade and cultural missions led in 1994 and 1998, 2005, 2006, 2010, one of the key posts for our entire committee and all of the various leaders, the people that head of the business circles, the political circles has always been the filipino channel, and we thank you. the most wonderful addition, the fresh blood that is going to come in and lead the sister city committee from this point on, as represented by the very beautiful and multi talented. [applause] thank you all. >> before we have them leave the stage, i want to take this opportunity. linda and dennis have given so much heart and soul to the manila sister city. on behalf of the city and county of san francisco, we love you so much. we are broken hearted that you have stepped down, but we know that your leadership will not go away becaus