http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/politics&id=6616167
At the Bayview Opera House they watched the inaugural events all day long. The opera house was built in 1888 and has become a community center.
It took place on the other side of this continent, but in a world growing smaller, Barack Obama's inauguration was a shared experience, even at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Thousands watch Obama at SF Civic Center
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=6614871
NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the free event, predicted crowds of up to 8,000. Tony Imperial, NextArts' director, had counted roughly 3,000 by 8 a.m. By the time Obama took the stage, staffers were too busy to conduct rough counts, but the crowd filled the plaza and spilled into the areas on either side.
"It doesn't get any better than this," Imperial said, watching the people packed tightly against the barrier in front of the screen.
NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the free event, predicted crowds of up to 8,000. Tony Imperial, NextArts' director, had counted roughly 3,000 by 8 a.m. By the time Obama took the stage, staffers were too busy to conduct rough counts, but the crowd filled the plaza and spilled into the areas on either side.
"It doesn't get any better than this," Imperial said, watching the people packed tightly against the barrier in front of the screen.
Bay Area celebrates nation's new president
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/20/BA7B15DNRR.DTL
Civic Center in San Francisco hosted a sprawling gathering as people shouted and laughed happily throughout the ceremony. Even after the plaza cleared out in the afternoon, nearby souvenir shops did booming business with Obama shirts and other memorabilia.
Civic Center in San Francisco hosted a sprawling gathering as people shouted and laughed happily throughout the ceremony. Even after the plaza cleared out in the afternoon, nearby souvenir shops did booming business with Obama shirts and other memorabilia.
Officials, organizers expect five concerts at McLaren Parkhttp://www.examiner.com/a-268857~Officials__organizers_expect_five_concerts_at_McLaren_Park.
http://www.examiner.com/a-268857~Officials__organizers_expect_five_concerts_at_McLaren_Park.html
NextArts is proposing to host five concert dates in the park, located between the Excelsior and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods near The City’s southern edge, and sell food and wine to offset the costs.
“We’re really excited about this,” Imperial said. “It’s all lining up nicely.”
NextArts is proposing to host five concert dates in the park, located between the Excelsior and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods near The City’s southern edge, and sell food and wine to offset the costs.
“We’re really excited about this,” Imperial said. “It’s all lining up nicely.”
Miracle on Market Street nitvibe.com
http://www.nitevibe.com/buzz/nitevibe_buzz153.htm
Miracle on Market Street
The holidays are still a couple months away, but true souls know that giving, sharing, and hope are always in season. NextArts is an advocacy group that provides education and opportunities to SF's homeless, and they do it in true Bay Area style. Miracle on Market Street will feature some first-class funk courtesy of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra. As past winners of SFWeekly's best Soul/Funk/R&B band the PJLO is a throwback to Sly and the Family Stone with an up to date and original twist. Representing the East Bay will be Otis Goodnight and his crew, another stellar example of the great local funk scene. Beneath these classy sounds you can enjoy some the last of SF's indian summer with great food, original art installations, and a performance by the Soul Force dance crew. Good times, good tunes, and a great cause make this a classic SF event for all ages. Date: Sun. 10/17, Time: 1-6pm, Place: Mason & Eddy,
Miracle on Market Street
The holidays are still a couple months away, but true souls know that giving, sharing, and hope are always in season. NextArts is an advocacy group that provides education and opportunities to SF's homeless, and they do it in true Bay Area style. Miracle on Market Street will feature some first-class funk courtesy of Stymie and the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra. As past winners of SFWeekly's best Soul/Funk/R&B band the PJLO is a throwback to Sly and the Family Stone with an up to date and original twist. Representing the East Bay will be Otis Goodnight and his crew, another stellar example of the great local funk scene. Beneath these classy sounds you can enjoy some the last of SF's indian summer with great food, original art installations, and a performance by the Soul Force dance crew. Good times, good tunes, and a great cause make this a classic SF event for all ages. Date: Sun. 10/17, Time: 1-6pm, Place: Mason & Eddy,
See How the Bay Area Celebrated New President
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/See-How-the-Bay-Area-Celebrated-New-President.html
Tony Imperial, director of NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the event, said this is the only outdoor simulcast in San Francisco, and estimated that up to 8,000 people showed up.
Tony Imperial, director of NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the event, said this is the only outdoor simulcast in San Francisco, and estimated that up to 8,000 people showed up.
Inauguration day brings hope, tears to San Francisco
http://www.thewesternedition.com/?c=117&a=1277
The event was thrown by NextArts, a local non-profit that hosts concert series in San Francisco’s underserved communities
The event was thrown by NextArts, a local non-profit that hosts concert series in San Francisco’s underserved communities
Thousands watch inaguration in SF Civic Center
http://cbs5.com/local/inauguration.civic.center.2.913049.html
Tony Imperial, director of NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the event, said this is the only outdoor simulcast in San Francisco, and estimated that up to 8,000 were attending.
Tony Imperial, director of NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the event, said this is the only outdoor simulcast in San Francisco, and estimated that up to 8,000 were attending.
NextArts "Rock the Vote" squidlist
http://www.mail-archive.com/squidlist@lists.laughingsquid.org/msg03278.html
NextArts and MTV's Rock the Vote, in association with over 30 of San Francisco's art, fashion, andcultural organizations invite you to be a part of this momentous occasion at a rally on Tuesday, October 7th in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, directly across from San Francisco City Hall.
NextArts and MTV's Rock the Vote, in association with over 30 of San Francisco's art, fashion, andcultural organizations invite you to be a part of this momentous occasion at a rally on Tuesday, October 7th in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, directly across from San Francisco City Hall.
NextArts hotfrog.com
NextArts is the San Francisco Bay Area leader in turn-key services for major special events, including - audio - video - stage - lighting - pipe & drape - decor. We also provide event management, logistics support, permit acquisition and talent booking. Sales, rental or full service, our equipment list is extensive, including wireless microphones, LCD projectors, video cameras, fast-fold screens, follow spots, platforms and stage, carpet, lecterns, pipe and drape.
San Francisco - Oakland - San Jose
http://www.hotfrog.com/Companies/NextArts
San Francisco - Oakland - San Jose
http://www.hotfrog.com/Companies/NextArts
Tickets to inauguration? Take transit to Civic Center
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/22/BACC1499UG.DTL&feed=rss.jking
Last spring, gambling on political futures, the nonprofit concert organizer NextArts reserved the plaza for Inauguration Day. And now that there's a president-elect whose ascension is viewed by many as cause for celebration, NextArts is renting a video screen to broadcast the festivities beginning at 7 a.m.
More good news: Although tickets for Obama's swearing-in are being scalped on the Internet for prices that would make a hedge fund manager blush, it won't cost a dime to be at Civic Center. The only requirement is that attendees bring socks or underwear with the tags still attached.
NextArts - which has called the event the "Sock It to Me Concert" - will donate the unused undergarments to homeless groups.
Seating begins at 6 a.m.; we'll see if local politicians jump on the bandwagon and make this a full-fledged event. For more information, go to www.nextarts.org.
Last spring, gambling on political futures, the nonprofit concert organizer NextArts reserved the plaza for Inauguration Day. And now that there's a president-elect whose ascension is viewed by many as cause for celebration, NextArts is renting a video screen to broadcast the festivities beginning at 7 a.m.
More good news: Although tickets for Obama's swearing-in are being scalped on the Internet for prices that would make a hedge fund manager blush, it won't cost a dime to be at Civic Center. The only requirement is that attendees bring socks or underwear with the tags still attached.
NextArts - which has called the event the "Sock It to Me Concert" - will donate the unused undergarments to homeless groups.
Seating begins at 6 a.m.; we'll see if local politicians jump on the bandwagon and make this a full-fledged event. For more information, go to www.nextarts.org.
Thousands watch inauguration
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=6614871
NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the free event, predicted crowds of up to 8,000. Tony Imperial, NextArts' director, had counted roughly 3,000 by 8 a.m. By the time Obama took the stage, staffers were too busy to conduct rough counts, but the crowd filled the plaza and spilled into the areas on either side.
"It doesn't get any better than this," Imperial said, watching the people packed tightly against the barrier in front of the screen.
NextArts, the cultural organization that sponsored the free event, predicted crowds of up to 8,000. Tony Imperial, NextArts' director, had counted roughly 3,000 by 8 a.m. By the time Obama took the stage, staffers were too busy to conduct rough counts, but the crowd filled the plaza and spilled into the areas on either side.
"It doesn't get any better than this," Imperial said, watching the people packed tightly against the barrier in front of the screen.
NextArts recentnews.us
January 20, 2009 - Tuesday Entry starts at 6 a.m. SF Civic Center Plaza, across from City Hall, San Francisco A huge screen and broadcast of the inauguration ceremony. NextArts asks that you bring new socks or underwear as a charitable donation (items must be new (tag still attached) Information: www.NextArts.org... http://recentnews.us/Business/nextarts-simulcast-obama-inauguration-san-francisco/
Underwear and socks for the homeless
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/08/24/BABADIGEST4.DTL
NextArts collected 750 pairs of new socks and underwear at a benefit concert Saturday in the Mission District, organizers said, and the clothing will be donated to homeless people at the next Project Homeless Connect on Oct. 18.
Underwear and socks are imperative for staying clean and healthy while living in the streets, social workers say.
Project Homeless Connect is a bimonthly event held near City Hall that gathers volunteers to help more than 1,000 homeless people with housing, services, food and clothing.
NextArts collected 750 pairs of new socks and underwear at a benefit concert Saturday in the Mission District, organizers said, and the clothing will be donated to homeless people at the next Project Homeless Connect on Oct. 18.
Underwear and socks are imperative for staying clean and healthy while living in the streets, social workers say.
Project Homeless Connect is a bimonthly event held near City Hall that gathers volunteers to help more than 1,000 homeless people with housing, services, food and clothing.
Friday, April 24, 2009
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