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Art Exhibition & Concert Celebration of Richard Wagner
May 23, 2015 - 8:00 am
HAPPY 202ND BIRTHDAY RICHARD WAGNER!
The Society will be exhibiting 47 painting of the late WSNC member and artist Cal Pedranti. The Firehouse/Adeline is a huge space which in which we will be able to exhibit the works. There will be a silent auction of the paintings.
In addition, we have arranged lively musical entertainment featuring the Awesome Orchestra who will play music of Hector Berlioz, Richard Wagner and film score composer Howard Shore . The Awesome Orchestra is the brainchild of conductor David Moeschler and the group is a community based group of professional musicians, skilled non-professionals and students.
Food and assorted beverages will be available for purchase. We have engaged the services of Little Red Riding Truck German Food. This popular “off the grid” food truck serves authentic Bavarian Food. The truck will serve from Noon until 3:00.
www.littleredridingtrucksf.com
This ideal location is accessable by transit – it is right across the street from the Ashby BART Station – we encourage you to take transit. There is ample parking at BART behind the Ed Roberts Campus or on the street around the venue.
Saturday May 23 from Noon until 4:00.
The image is “Siegfried-Funeral Procession” Cal Pedranti (a work from 1985-1988)
The event is FREE and you are encouraged to invite friends. Attire: Casual or Trachten: dirndl or lederhosen
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