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Ferlingetti Art & Music Festival - Private Tour
Twyla Ruby, an expert on Ferlinghetti's art, will conduct a private tour of the exhibition in the Temple Art Lofts. Ferlinghetti was and remains an inspiration to artists and writers worldwide. His beloved and epic City Lights Bookstore is a major tourist and artist destination in San Francisco. Ruby will provide an in-depth tour of this extensive collection of his paintings. Unstretched canvases not previously exhibited will be available for viewing. The Temple Art Lofts are listed on the National Historic Register and is a renovated Masonic Temple that provides apartments for artists. The backdrop of the exhibition provides a New York City-style pop-up. Located directly next door to the 110-year-old historic Empress Theatre which will host numerous music and poetry events for this rare Festival of Art & Music. Ferlinghetti wrote, painted, and inspired the spirit of creativity for his 101 years and will be treasured for generations to come. The Grand Opening of Generation Beat! Celebrating, Celebrating The Art & Literary Genius of Lawrence Ferlinghetti. A "Beat Era Happening" will be produced by Obtainium Works. Live music in the Temple Art Lofts Gallery featuring the Adam Briere Trio and informational videos about the artist and his work. The Ferlinghetti Art Collection is provided courtesy of the Rena Branson Gallery and the LF Trust. All events in the Temple Art Lofts are free except for guided tours. Jerry Cimino will bring the historic Beat Museum mobile unit providing information and talks in the Empress Lounge. Mr. Ric's Gallery will feature an exhibition of private Ferlinghetti Art and a Beat Museum Collection. New York-based drummer and Bay Area native was influenced by the works of greats such as John Bonham, Elvin Jones, Mitch Mitchell, Stewart Copeland, and Philly Joe Jones. Adam co-leads a trio with New School alums performing regularly in New York, and throughout the North and West Coasts. Adam has performed at Nublu, Yoshi’s, the Blue Whale, SF’s Fleet Week, Summer Stage in Central Park, Modern Sky Music Festival, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, and The Royal Room, along with many others. This event is free. After the trio and exhibition opening, world-renowned trumpeter Jeff Bordes & Friends will perform onstage with an All-Star cast of six musical greats at 8:30 pm, an after-concert jam session in the Empress Lounge.
Ferlingetti Art & Music Festival - Pr...Date and Time
Saturday May 28, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM PDT5/28 4:00 pm
Location
Temple Art Lofts, Empress Theatre and Empress Lounge
Fees/Admission
$7
Contact Information
JoAnn Wray Box Office 7075522400
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