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San Francisco

Jesus, San Francisco: The City’s Resurrection from Perceived Ashes

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Join us for an inspiring look at how culture leads the comeback—and why San Francisco’s creative heartbeat might be its greatest miracle. 

"Jesus, San Francisco: Arts, Culture, and the City’s Resurrection from Perceived Ashes" asks: What if the soul of the city was never dead, just hidden in plain sight? Community cultural/arts leaders shed light on the arts "resurrection from perceived ashes."

Organizer
Robert Melton
Notes

This program is in-person only. If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.

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Wed, Aug 27 / 5:30 PM PDT

The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
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Big Rich

Founder, Project Level

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Sister Roma

Member, San Francisco's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

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Sonya Yu

Founder & CEO, Four One Nine 

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Michael Zagaris

Photographer; Author; Cultural Archivist

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Moderator: Adam Swig

Founder & Executive Director, Value Culture

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Host: Robert Melton

Chair, Arts Member-Led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs

Format

5 p.m. doors open & check-in
5:30–6:30 p.m. program
6:30 p.m. reception
(all times Pacific)

COST

In-person: 
$15 members
$20 nonmembers
Free for Leadership Circle members and students