Sights and Sounds of Bayview at Bayview Opera House, Ruth Williams Memorial Theater

WHAT: The Bayview Opera House welcomes the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) and public radio station KALW to the historic Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre for "Sights and Sounds of Bayview," an evening of live radio stories featuring remarkable people who live and work in the neighborhood. Bayview native Raquel Miller goes from street fighting teen to Olympic hopeful. A group of Bayview seniors gather for a weekly line dance class, sharing stories of empowerment and redefining what aging means to them. See these creative audio portraits performed live on stage, accompanied by original photography and music from Bayview residents, before they are broadcast on the radio. Hosted by Hana Baba, co-host of KALW's daily radio newsmagazine, Crosscurrents. ...

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WHAT: The Bayview Opera House welcomes the San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) and public radio station KALW to the historic Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre for "Sights and Sounds of Bayview," an evening of live radio stories featuring remarkable people who live and work in the neighborhood. Bayview native Raquel Miller goes from street fighting teen to Olympic hopeful. A group of Bayview seniors gather for a weekly line dance class, sharing stories of empowerment and redefining what aging means to them. See these creative audio portraits performed live on stage, accompanied by original photography and music from Bayview residents, before they are broadcast on the radio. Hosted by Hana Baba, co-host of KALW's daily radio newsmagazine, Crosscurrents.

Before the storytelling performances, don't miss food and drink provided by local merchants and live musical performances by Pat Wilder and the Serious Business, in conjunction with the monthly 3rd on Third neighborhood arts celebration.

WHO: San Francisco Arts Commission, KALW Local Public Radio 91.7 FM, Bayview Opera House, and Bayview Merchants Association. Program funded by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

WHEN: Thursday, September 19; 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Join the pre-performance musical concert, including food for purchase from Black Cuisine and other neighborhood vendors, and mingle with the featured artists before the formal program.

Live multi-media storytelling starts at 7 p.m.

PARKING: Secure parking will be available at the Bayview Opera House and at Super Save Market at McKinnon and 3rd streets with a FREE trolley to the Bayview Opera House.

Free.

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