Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
The art of Tamara de Lempicka (1894-1980) is evocative of the Art Deco movement, characterized by bold, glamorous, and sensual visuals that combine modernist aesthetics and classical influences. She was deeply influenced by cubism, employed vibrant colors and portrayed women as independent, strong and unapologetically feminine. Rodney’s friend and fellow museum guide Verena Lukas returns to Art Viewing Adventures to discuss the Lempicka exhibition currently on view at the de Young through Feb. 9. We’re hoping to be joined by a surprise guest for what promises to be a very lively discussion of this fascinating but often overlooked artist.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
The folk-rock music of mid-1960s San Francisco included an exciting visual counterpoint: the trippy designs used to advertise musical lineups at The Fillmore and other local venues. The posters themselves became a celebrated art form, and the era is remembered not just for its psychedelic sounds but for these fascinating and often confounding images, too.
Russ Bertetta attended some of the historic shows they advertised and later collected posters of the era. He will join Rodney Paul to discuss the Big 5, a group of artists whose distinctive designs defined the genre. We'll see video of the top-billed musicians and watch excerpts of interviews with the artists. We'll also talk about some contemporary artists who follow in their footsteps.
The presentation will include videos of the artists discussing their works as well as audio clips of some of the bands their posters promoted.
The Zoom link will be sent to participants after the free registration on Eventbright.
Consuelo Kanaga (1894-1978) was one of the first women photographers for a major American newspaper, working at the SF Chronicle starting in 1915. She captured an array of urban subjects in San Francisco and New York and documented the social justice movements of her day, including efforts to address racism, worker rights and poverty. An exhibition of her work is on display at SFMOMA through Feb. 9. Nick Despota will join Rodney to share thoughts on this important figure of photojournalism and San Francisco history.
Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created.
We meet in amphitheater of John Hinkle Park (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley). The tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.
2.0 miles, 300 feet elevation gain, 2 hours
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
Consuelo Kanaga (1894-1978) was one of the first women photographers for a major American newspaper, working at the SF Chronicle starting in 1915. She captured an array of urban subjects in San Francisco and New York and documented the social justice movements of her day, including efforts to address racism, worker rights and poverty. An exhibition of her work is on display at SFMOMA through Feb. 9. Nick Despota will join Rodney to share thoughts on this important figure of photojournalism and San Francisco history.
Presentation on Big Brother and the Holding Company, the pioneering Summer of Love band that featured Janis Joplin. Featuring vintage video and audio clips of the band in their heyday along with a live discussion with founding members Peter Albin and Dave Getz.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
The paintings of Amy Sherald (1973) portray Black Americans in settings that seem both iconic and surreal. Though best known for her official portrait of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, most of the people depicted in her works are nonspecific and share the same, dark gray skin tone in settings that can easily be seen as symbolic. Thus, her works suggest a narrative and are great for sparking a discussion. We’re lucky to have a terrific selection on view at SFMOMA through March 9.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Rodney and Jeanette Pettibone always enjoy discussing art when they get together. Jeanette returns to Art Viewing Adventures to discuss the Berkeley Art Museum exhibition To Exalt the Ephemeral: : The (Im)permanent Collection. We’ll be eager to include thoughts from the audience as we delve into this provocative and diverse exhibition
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Millions of years before its first human inhabitants arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with fascinating rock formations. Today, the area includes a set of lovely parks where these remnants of its geologic past can be seen. We'll talk about the Native American presence in the area and how the rocks were used by these first inhabitants. We'll also discuss the creation of the parks and their role when the first housing developments were created.
We meet in amphitheater of John Hinkle Park (41 Somerset Pl, Berkeley). The tour ends at the Great Stoneface Park, a 10 to15 min. walk from our start point.
1.5 miles, 200 feet elevation gain, 1 hr. 45 mins.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
The Salesforce Transit Center is an important and exciting new building designed to meet a great many needs for San Francisco’s present and future. We’ll also talk about its neighborhood’s rich history and central role in the development of the city. This San francisco City Guides walking tour is 1.5 hrs. and is well-suited for people of all ages and mobility capabilities.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
The Salesforce Transit Center is an important and exciting new building designed to meet a great many needs for San Francisco’s present and future. We’ll also talk about its neighborhood’s rich history and central role in the development of the city. This San francisco City Guides walking tour is 1.5 hrs. and is well-suited for people of all ages and mobility capabilities.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
The Salesforce Transit Center is an important and exciting new building designed to meet a great many needs for San Francisco’s present and future. We’ll also talk about its neighborhood’s rich history and central role in the development of the city. This San francisco City Guides walking tour is 1.5 hrs. and is well-suited for people of all ages and mobility capabilities.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
Impresario Bill Graham was crucial to establishing San Francisco as the epicenter for the psychedelic rock music sounds of Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin and many others.
Graham was truly a self-made man, surviving the Holocaust and coming to the US as an orphan child. We'll talk about his beginnings in the SF hippie scene and his emergence as a rock promoter using the Fillmore Auditorium, Winterland and other venues.
The presentation will include videos of Graham describing the scene and some of the top bands he hosted
Yerba Buena Gardens opened in 1993, adding valuable public space to a neighborhood that once had very little. The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts wonderful, free performing arts programs from a wide array of cultural traditions. But the space also includes public art that can be the catalyst for interesting discussions.
We'll discuss artworks that evoke the memory of Martin Luther King and San Francisco's maritime past. We'll visit a gathering space created by two Native American artists and see a beautifully restored relic that has moved and delighted generations of children. And we'll encounter and share thoughts on a sculpture created by an artist who is also a successful composer of country music.
Before it became the lively park we know today, for more than a century the area was a vibrant, densely populated area crammed with residences, lodgings and a wide variety of businesses. The site between 3rd and 4th, Howard and Mission Streets, included a brewery with a critical role in the city's history and factories producing paint, sausages and popcorn. Its residents included retired longshoremen, military veterans and a large Filipino community. But this neighborhood stood in the way of the postwar plans of Justin Herman and his Redevelopment Agency. We'll talk about how all that turned out and hear the words of people who were displaced .
This in-person tour is FREE and open to all. We meet in front of the Martin Luther King waterfall in the center of Yerba Buena Gardens (between Mission and Howard, 3rd and 4th streets).
Our route avoids stairs and should be fine for people who use a walker of wheelchair. Registration is optional but enables you to receive communications relating to the tour.
We'll meet at the Park Branch Public Library (1833 Page St.) and visit sites related to the neighborhood's history and the amazing music it produced. Between stops, I'll play music from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Company and many others. The tours lasts about 2 hrs.
Click here for information on the music I play, neighborhood food choices, etc.
Ballpark tours last 90 mins. They are offered through the SF Giants and require purchase of a ticket. Click here for tickets and be sure to select a time when I’m scheduled to lead.
