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Flower Piano Returns to the SF Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

“Back for its third consecutive year, Flower Piano invites visitors to experience a special 12–day long, spontaneous community event. Beginning July 13 and running through July 24, anyone can play on the 12 pianos that will be placed at dramatic, … Continue reading →

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12 Pianos in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens

Posted on July 16, 2015 by

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is hosting Flower Piano, a musical fest that embodies true community and creativity. From July 9-20, twelve pianos will be placed among the colorful, flowering gardens, and visitors are encouraged to showcase their musical talents … Continue reading →

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pedestrian underpass in Golden Gate Park avoids cars and serves as impromtu bandshell

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

A pedestrian underpass beckons like an intriguing cave opposite the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, offering a vehicle-free means of traversing JFK Drive.  On a sunny day, the sunlit steps on the other side are an invitation to enter and the reward … Continue reading →

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warren hellman meadow: renaming after banjo pickin’ billionaire

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

‘The Board of Supervisors has voted to recommend renaming Golden Gate Park’s Speedway Meadow after a billionaire financial titan. But Warren Hellman isn’t your ordinary billionaire financial titan, and Speedway Meadow is no ordinary meadow. The 77-year old private equity … Continue reading →

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outside lands festival continues tradition in golden gate park

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

The tradition of holding rock concerts in Golden Gate Park began with the Great Human Be-in held at the Polo Fields on Jan. 14, 1967.  A record crowd of 20,000 people attended that historic event (some put the number closer … Continue reading →

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