Violins Of Hope: Resurrection

Weinstein Workshop link features the story of Violin-makers Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, father and son, who work in Tel Aviv and Istanbul own this collection. They dedicate their expertise and endless love to ensure that those instruments, most of which were rather cheap and unsophisticated, get a new beautiful make-over. Not enough, they also get …

Restoration & Protection Of Human Trafficking Survivors

Effective Socio-economic Integration October 18 Friday, 12–2pm Room 210 Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco Registration Eventbrite Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, Special Rapporteur presents the findings and recommendations of her recent report on innovative and transformative models of socio-economic inclusion of human trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Local organizations assisting survivors will …

The Great War: Sundays 7/21, 28 & 8/4

Great War: American Experience Visit the program’s official website Discover how WWI transformed America through stories of African-American and Latino soldiers, feminist activists, Native-American “code talkers” and others whose participation in the war to “make the world safe for democracy” has been largely forgotten. Re-broadcast of this series begins on Sunday, July 21, 2019, KQED …

The Great War | WW1 Exhibit: March 6-December 26, Veterans Gallery, Veterans Building

WW1 Veterans Gallery Exhibit extended through December 26 Open 1-6pm Mondays—Fridays Veterans Gallery, Room 102 1st Floor, Veterans Building   Great War/World War 1: The American Experience historical display focuses on the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) and honors men and women from Northern California who served at home and in France. Through artifacts, photographs, period posters, …

Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Veterans’ Creative Art Exhibit At The Veterans Building

SF Veterans Creative Arts Exhibit February 20-28 Open Daily, 1-6pm Veterans Gallery A display of all entries submitted for the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition. This  exhibit features works by Veterans receiving healthcare at the San Francisco VA Medical Center & Community-based Outpatient Clinics: Santa Rosa, Eureka, Ukiah, Clearlake, San Bruno, & San Francisco. Categories …

Ann Reesman

Ann Reesman Memorial At The Veterans Building

Memorial For Ann Reesman Artist, Veteran Friday, December 14 Noon-4pm, Room 210 Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave. Our friend Ann Reeseman passed away suddenly on November 28 in San Francisco. Join us in a celebration and tribute to her life on Friday, 12/14 from noon – 4pm. Everyone is invited. Ann spent four years …

Human Rights Day At The Veterans Building

70th Anniversary Of Human Rights December 10, Monday Conference 12-9pm Room 210, Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave #StandUp4HumanRights Session I — 12-1:30pm: Remembering Eleanor Roosevelt & the Unviversal Declaration of Human Rights 12-1:30pm, $20, Eventbrite: Luncheon Register Asley Raveche, Co-President, League of Women Voters of San Francisco. Laurel Lee-Alexander, President, 2018-2020, Association of Junior Leagues …

H. Bruce Franklin Reading At The Veterans Building

Crash Course: From The Good War To The Forever War December 11, Tuesday, 7-9pm, Room 210, Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave. Free Admission Author, Historian & US Air Force Veteran H. Bruce Franklin reads from his new book: Crash Course: From the Good War to the Forever War. From the cover flap: “Growing up …

WW1 Turning The Tide Stamp Offering

Commmmorate & Remember World War 1 WW1 “Turning The Tide” stamp Commemorative Cancellation 10am-3pm, Tuesday, October 2 11am Ceremony: Army, Marines & Navy Lobby, Veterans Building San Francisco The Turning The Tide Stamp was issued this year to honor the centennial celebration of the end of World War One. This stamp, along with unique envelopes …