The weekend before last, I mentioned an artistic experience called He Moved Swiftly but Gently Down the Not Too Crowded Street. As I might have also mentioned, it was a five hour program and I was only able to do half of it. This weekend, I had a friend visiting from Eau Claire, WI and she was game to follow a couple hours of the performance from the beginning and catch some of the acts that I had missed, and one that I wanted to see again in the sunshine.
Upon our arrival at 32 Page Street, I saw a former colleague and mutual friend of my co-worker that was performing. And, tons more participants than the week before. The weather was much warmer than the weekend before which may have contributed to the turn-out. It was great to hear on Monday that the crowds apparently grew throughout the second weekend of shows (June 21 - 23). Recently, a friend of a friend mentioned that Oakland feels more like a community to her. But, being there with old friends and new, supporting an artistic soul, felt very San Francisco.
The portions that we caught seemed to be about belonging and carrying history and "landmarks" with you. They were beautiful pieces in beautiful settings.
Upon our arrival at 32 Page Street, I saw a former colleague and mutual friend of my co-worker that was performing. And, tons more participants than the week before. The weather was much warmer than the weekend before which may have contributed to the turn-out. It was great to hear on Monday that the crowds apparently grew throughout the second weekend of shows (June 21 - 23). Recently, a friend of a friend mentioned that Oakland feels more like a community to her. But, being there with old friends and new, supporting an artistic soul, felt very San Francisco.
The portions that we caught seemed to be about belonging and carrying history and "landmarks" with you. They were beautiful pieces in beautiful settings.
An actor, playing Ed Mock in the window of Zuni Cafe
A beautiful use of space at Salle Pianos and Events on Market at Rose Street
Spoken word about forgotten landmarks at Picaro
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