Violins Of Hope Concerts
Upcoming Concert Listing Hear the violins from the exhibit in San Francisco Bay Area performances. Held in conjunction with the Violins of Hope Exhibition at the Veterans Building. Violins Of Hope
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 …
Exhibition: Violins of Hope
A Journey of Heroism, Healing and Humanity A free exhibition featuring the Violins of Hope opened to Veterans and the public. The violins share the stories of Jewish resistance fighters and tales of loss and reunification following the war. These remarkable instruments are on view January 17 – March 13, 2020, 1–5pm Tuesday – Saturday, at …
Free Bikes-4-Vets
Bicycle Giveaway For Local Veterans November 16 10:30am AtWater Tavern 295 Terry A Francois Blvd San Francisco Bikes4Vets.sf@gmail.com Giving away over 100 refurbished and safety inspected bicycles to qualified and first-time deserving Veterans. Proof of Veteran Status is required and everyone must take a Bicycle Safety Class To attend — contact Lion Helen Wong Bikes4Vets.sf@gmail.com, …
Color Of Memory: National WW1 Museum & Memorial
Fabric Art of WWI Jan. 29, 2019 – Sept. 2, 2019 Wylie Gallery National WW1 Museum & Memorial, Kansas City “Remember Me.” “Souvenir de France.” “Mother Dear.” “Merci!” These and countless other sentiments are expressed in the fabric art that came from World War I. Romantic and patriotic scenes were created on silk and cotton and …
We’re Home—Now What?, National WW1 Museum & Memorial
March 12–Sept. 15, 2019 National WW1 Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive Kansas City, MO 816 888-8100 From the earliest history of armed conflict soldiers have done their duty and returned to their homes and families. In the aftermath of World War I millions of servicemen and women came home from a war that was …
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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, …
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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 …
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We Served With Hope, Dignity, Dedication, & Patriotism
Celebrating Black History Month Exhibit Extended through February 28 Wednesdays-Sundays 1-8pm Veterans Gallery Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco Free Admission A visual history of African Americans in the military from the Revolutionary War through World War II. Photographs, posters and memorabilia from the collection of Vietnam Veteran Bertram C. Clark. In celebration …
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