Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary CelebrationsWe have been selected to give our live documentary, “From Vision to Icon: Building the Golden Gate Bridge” as part of the official celebrations of the 75th Annivesary. Celebrations have already started and will continue throughout much of the year. Please visit the official site for all the information on this great celebration.
Historic Places and Things Unique to San FranciscoThe S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. One of only two remaining World War II Liberty Ships. The O’Brien offers day-long and weekend cruises, and each year escorts in the ships for Fleet Week. Open most days for visiting. The Pampanito at Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf. A World War II submarine that sank a Japanese vessel, not knowing that British prisoners of war were aboard. The Pampanito rescued all of them. Open most days for visiting. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a collection of personal and professional artifacts of Walt Disney’s personal life, including first drawing of Mickey Mouse. It’s in the Presidio at 104 Montgomery, in a former barracks that borders on the parade ground. Walking ToursWe now have “competition” for the resident San Francisco expert on the life and times of Emperor Norton I. Joseph Amster has resurrected the Emperor in his new walking tour – “Emperor Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine.” The Emperor himself will now be issuing his proclamations from time to time for our Live Documentary on Norton. History OrganizationsThe Marin History Museum is a marvelous museum in a Victorian bordering a park in San Rafael. They have great theme-oriented exhibits (in April, 2012, they had exhibits of Marin at War, the Golden Gate Bridge and a local newspaper.) BookstoresThe Argonaut Book Shop at 786 Sutter between Jones and Taylor is the city’s quintessential antiquarian bookseller. Focuses on early California history and the Amerian West. Large collection of hard-to-find SF history books. Read an article on it in the SF Chronicle from April 2012 http://tinyurl.com/7wxrpq5. Non-Profit OrganizationWe had the distinct honor to work for the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) for five years. The Mission of the HPP is: In partnership with our families, break the cycle of childhood poverty. By seizing the motivational opportunity created by pregnancy and parenthood, HPP joins with families to help them recognize their strengths and trust in their capacity to transform their lives. HPP has a proven track record of helping families transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. If you want to give to an organization that uses your money wisely, you can’t do better than HPP. Give generously please! Local Places for Beer, Wine and EntertainmentCafe Royale, 800 Post Street at Leavenworth. It’s a cozy living room for folks in the neighboorhood. Serves beer, wine, soju, coffee drinks, tea. Provides an eclectic mix of entermainment including jazz on Sundays, Beatles Karaoke, Comedy Night, Theater Pub, and a wide variety of musical groups.
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