The Elios Society The biennial Hellenic Charity Ball honors the work of filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, singer Constantine Maroulis, recording artist Anna Vissi and presents its Lifetime Achievement Award to music impresario Louie Gundunas at this gala dinner-dance in support of local Greek arts and cultural organizations. 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco.

Past honorees and participants have included Michael Chiklis, Maria Menounos, Marilu Henner, Nia Vardalos, Olympia Dukakis, Nicholas Gage, Tony Orlando, Melina Kanakaredes and many others.

Past honorees and participants have included Michael Chiklis, Maria Menounos, Marilu Henner, Nia Vardalos, Olympia Dukakis, Nicholas Gage, Tony Orlando, Melina Kanakaredes and many others.

Past honorees and participants have included Michael Chiklis, Maria Menounos, Marilu Henner, Nia Vardalos, Olympia Dukakis, Nicholas Gage, Tony Orlando, Melina Kanakaredes and many others.