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Crowden School Launches 40^th Anniversary Year with Spring Concert Thursday, May 25

Evening Features Premiere of New Commission for String Orchestra
by Crowden Alum Gabriella Smith

23 May 2023 – Berkeley, CA: The acclaimed Crowden School (www.crowden.org) kicks off its 40^th anniversary year by celebrating the accomplishments of its inspiring Crowden School musicians at this annual end-of-the-year musical extravaganza, Thursday, May 25, 6:30pm (1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, California).  This all-school concert features chamber music, choruses, and orchestras, shining a spotlight on Crowden’s Upper School students in particular. This year’s premiere features a new commission for string orchestra, Capybaraologyin honor of Crowden’s 40th anniversary by Crowden alum Gabriella Smith.

“We are thrilled to premiere Crowden alumna Gabriella Smith’s piece for string orchestra, Capybaraology, at our upcoming Spring Concert to launch Crowden’s 40th anniversary season,” said Crowden Artistic Director  Eugene Sor. “Reflective of so many alumni who have attended The Crowden School and have participated in our acclaimed community programs over the past four decades, Gabriella embodies Crowden’s spirit of curiosity, creativity, and community-mindedness. It is an honor to continue to work with brilliant young Crowden students, who like Gabriella and the generations of alumni before them, will surely develop into amazing adults who make a significant impact on the world.”

Smith attended The Crowden School for two years, and later returned to study in Crowden’s John Adams Young Composers Program. She is a frequent guest artist for both programs.

“I approached this piece by recreating all the things I enjoyed doing on my violin at that age: exploring new sounds and techniques, harmonics, groove, and pretty melodies passed around the ensemble,” said Smith, 31. “I also included a technique called aleatory, a type of guided improvisation, that I did not learn about until a few years later as a teenager. This type of flexible timing is central to the feel of my work as a whole and also a nice reminder that music is not just about the notes and rhythms, but about having fun and looking at, listening to, and responding to each other. After I finished the piece, I asked if the students would enjoy coming up with a title for it. A few weeks later, I received a list of their title suggestions and was delighted to discover that a surprising number were related to capybaras, the world’s largest rodent, that lives in the rainforests. So in honor of their love of capybaras, I decided to call the piece Capybaraology.”

In addition to the Capybaraology performance on May 25, Smith’s work will also be featured under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel that same evening with her Los Angeles Philharmonic commission Lost Coast.

When violinist Anne Crowden founded the Crowden School in 1983, she called it her “Grand Experiment.” She was entering unknown territory, and she certainly never imagined that her dreams of a supportive educational environment for musical children would develop into a thriving, established Bay Area cultural institution. Anne succeeded because of the quality of her vision and musical standards, and the force of her personality. Like Anne herself, Crowden inspires unusual dedication and passion.

Today, Crowden is a home for all to explore, to learn, to rehearse, to perform, and to listen to music. Between its rich array of music education offerings for the general public, day school for grades 3 to 8, concerts and events, and community partnerships, Crowden serves roughly 8,000 individuals each year. Anne’s unique stamp—the commitment to musical excellence, the intimate family atmosphere, the particular passion for chamber and new music, the deep experience of interdisciplinary and creative learning—still combine into that tangible Crowden magic.

In 2021, with a $10 million gift from the Getty Foundation, the Crowden Board of Trustees established the Ann and Gordon Getty Fund, to further Mr. and Mrs. Getty’s commitment to opening the doors to a Crowden education for all children and to reduce financial barriers to accessing a Crowden education for often marginalized groups of young people.

Ann and Gordon Getty’s extended relationship with Crowden spans over three decades. In addition to this truly transformative gift and annual support from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Getty have hosted regular receptions in their home to nurture the creative endeavors of Crowden’s young musicians, introducing many emerging talents to their first influential audiences. A composer himself, Mr. Getty has a particular interest in the incubation of young composers and was instrumental in founding Crowden’s John Adams Young Composers Program.

“Ann and Gordon have always valued Crowden’s philosophy of blending music with academic scholarship as the secret to a balanced education, and the foundational work that we specialize in,” remarked Crowden’s Director Emeritus Doris Fukawa. “Crowden started as a labor of love by teachers and that continues today. We really see each student, and we care, and our students know that—they feel seen, and are comfortable being and finding themselves. Our shared love for music, and the joy of playing together, translates for our students into a lifelong curiosity and passion for learning in all areas.”

In a few weeks, the Crowden School will announce details of its full schedule for its 40^th anniversary year with the following “Save the Dates” put forth for advance calendaring:

• May 25, 2023            
  Crowden School Spring Concert featuring premiere from Gabriella Smith (Crowden School ’05 and John Adams Young Composers Program)
•  September 17, 2023
  Sundays @ Four: Baumer String Quartet (featuring Crowden alums Nathan Olson (’00), David Requiro (’99), and Aaron Requiro (‘95))
• October 8, 2023                   
  Community Music Day
•  November 12, 2023             
  Sundays @ Four: Jay Campbell (’03)
• February 17–19, 2024         
  Chamber Music Festival featuring Alexander String Quartet
• March 3, 2024          
  Sundays @ Four: Fry Street Quartet
• Spring (March or April) 2024         
  Crowden School Tour
• April 21, 2024                       
  Sundays @ Four: Catalyst Quartet featuring Crowden alum Karla Donehew Perez (‘99)
• May 10, 2024            
  Crowden School Spring Concert
• May 25, 2024            
  40th Anniversary Concert (Hertz Hall) & Reception
• May 26, 2024            
  Alumni Brunch (at Crowden)
• June TBD                   
  Cello Bash

.  For more information, go to www.crowden.org 

About The Crowden School:

The Crowden School for grades 3–8 combines inspiring, collaborative academics with daily music to empower students to become their best, most curious and confident selves. The Crowden School’s project-based academics challenge students to develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Small class sizes and close student-teacher interactions give each student the opportunity to be recognized and appreciated as a unique individual, and to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Established in 1983 and still the only school of its kind in the country, Crowden’s unique chamber music inspired curriculum features intellectually engaging academics side by side with its esteemed music program. Experiential learning, Socratic questioning, and discussion inspire curiosity about the world, while interdisciplinary projects engage students in active problem-solving, tap into their creativity, and build independence. This approach cultivates an environment of empathy and trust, and fosters close bonds of friendship and respect among students.

Learn how music changes everything at https://www.crowdenschool.org.

Crowden School Spring Concert Program

In addition to Capybaraology, the program includes chamber, choral, and orchestral works by:

·        Richard Meyer

·        Wu Man

·        Charlton Singleton

·        Gioacchino Rossini

·        Ludwig van Beethoven

·        Felix Mendelssohn

·        Lajos Bárdos

·        Robert Hugh

·        Irving Berlin

·        Serge Rachmaninoff

·        Alexander Glazunov

·        W.A. Mozart (including 1 piece arranged by Crowden faculty member Arkadi Serper)

·        P.I. Tchaikovsky

·        Franz Schubert

·        Johannes Brahms

·        Sviridov/Shostakovich/Khachaturian (arr. by two Crowden faculty, Eugene Chukhlov, Arkadi Serper)

·        G. F. Handel, arr. Nelson

·        Leroy Anderson’s Fiddle Faddle (traditional close to all Crowden School Spring Concerts)

About Crowden Music Center:

Crowden Music Center, a nonprofit Berkeley cultural institution founded in 1983, is committed to excellence in education, performance, and creative endeavor, and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. It serves over 8,000 individuals each year with a rich array of music education programs and concerts, including more than 1,000 community music students of all ages and levels of experience. Crowden is renowned as an innovative incubator of young musicians and composers, and children in general, with its focus on using the collaborative art of chamber music in remarkable ways to nurture, inspire, and develop young people in their formative stages. Flagship programs include The Crowden School for grades 3–8, the John Adams Young Composers Program, and Crowden’s esteemed chamber music programs for youth and adults. We believe that music is an inherent part of being human, and we believe in the power of music to change lives—indeed, to change everything.

About Gabriella Smith:
Crowden connection: Gabriella attended The Crowden School (Class of 2005), and later studied in the John Adams Young Composers Program.  Composer Gabriella Smith grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area playing and writing music, hiking, backpacking, and volunteering on a songbird research project. Described as “the coolest, most exciting, most inventive new voice I’ve heard in ages” (Musical America) and an “outright sensation” (LA Times), Gabriella’s music comes from a love of play, exploring new sounds on instruments, building compelling musical arcs, and connecting listeners with the natural world in an invitation to find joy in climate action. Recent highlights include the premiere of her organ concerto, Breathing Forests, written for James McVinnie and LA Phil, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen; performances of Tumblebird Contrails by San Francisco Symphony and Esa-Pekka Salonen, both at home and on their European tour; and the release of her first full-length album, Lost Coast, recorded in Iceland with cellist Gabriel Cabezas, named one of NPR Music’s “26 Favorite Albums Of 2021 (So Far)” and a “Classical Album to Hear Right Now” by The New York Times. Gabriel and Gabriella have since debuted a (cello-violin-voice-electronics) duo version of Lost Coast at the Philharmonie de Paris, and in May 2023 Gabriel will premiere the cello concerto version of Lost Coast with LA Phil, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.

About Capybaraology:

Capybaraology is a Crowden commission by Crowden alum Gabriella Smith, in honor of Crowden’s 40^th Anniversary. Written for string orchestra and conductor, it will be premiered by 18 Crowden School  students, in fifth–eighth grades, and conducted by Crowden Artistic Director Eugene Sor. Preview an excerpt of Capybaraology, performed at Crowden’s Spring 2023 Benefit April 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhq_xHQoZ_w

Contacto de prensa: David Perry & Associates, Inc. (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

La Junta Directiva de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs visitará San Miguel de Allende del 3 al 6 de Agosto, 2023

Delegación de Palm Springs liderada por la Alcaldesa Grace Garner y líderes culturales y de negocios de la ciudad www.sistercitiesps.org

22 de mayo de 2023 – Palm Springs, CA: La Junta Directiva de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs (www.sistercitiesps.org) realizará un viaje de cuatro días a San Miguel de Allende, México, del 3 al 6 de agosto de 2023, para celebrar la segunda firma oficial del acuerdo de ciudad hermana entre ambas ciudades. El viaje también incluirá actividades culturales y educativas, así como oportunidades para fortalecer los lazos de amistad y cooperación entre ambos municipios. Una ceremonia de firma inicial se llevó a cabo en febrero pasado en Palm Springs cuando el alcalde de San Miguel, Mauricio Trejo, lideró una delegación hacia el norte.

La delegación a San Miguel será liderada por la alcaldesa de Palm Springs, Grace Garner, miembros de la Junta Directiva de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs y representantes comunitarios, empresariales, de hospitalidad y culturales del área. Los aspectos destacados del viaje incluirán una visita a la histórica Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, una iglesia neo-gótica que domina el horizonte de la ciudad, así como reuniones de negocios para fortalecer los lazos económicos y los intercambios culturales, culinarios y educativos. La culminación del viaje será una ceremonia oficial de firma en el Ayuntamiento de San Miguel de Allende.

Un calendario definitivo de eventos y una lista completa de la delegación se darán a conocer en las próximas semanas. Aunque la Ciudad de San Miguel y las empresas afiliadas serán las anfitrionas de la delegación durante su estancia, todos los costos de transporte y gastos incidentales para la Alcaldesa Garner y la Delegación de Palm Springs serán pagados de forma privada por los fondos recaudados por la Delegación de la Ciudad Hermana y sus seguidores.

“Esta es una ocasión trascendental para ambas ciudades, ya que formalizamos nuestra relación y nos comprometemos a trabajar juntas en cuestiones de interés y beneficio mutuo”, dijo la Alcaldesa Garner. “San Miguel de Allende es una ciudad hermosa y vibrante con una rica historia y cultura, y nos sentimos honrados de ser su primera ciudad hermana en California. Como alguien cuya familia tiene profundas raíces mexicanas, liderar esta delegación es especialmente conmovedor para mí.”

El Alcalde Mauricio Trejo hizo eco de los sentimientos de su homóloga y expresó su entusiasmo por el intercambio. “Estamos encantados de recibir a nuestros amigos de Palm Springs y mostrarles lo mejor de nuestra ciudad y nuestra gente”, dijo. “Compartimos muchas similitudes con Palm Springs, como nuestro espíritu artístico y creativo, nuestra industria turística y nuestro respeto por la diversidad y la inclusión. Esperamos aprender el uno del otro y colaborar en proyectos que mejorarán la calidad de vida en ambas comunidades.”

El viaje también incluirá visitas a algunas de las atracciones más icónicas de San Miguel de Allende, como el Instituto Allende, una escuela de arte fundada por veteranos estadounidenses en 1950; la Escuela de Bellas Artes, un centro cultural ubicado en un antiguo convento; y el Santuario de Atotonilco, un sitio del Patrimonio Mundial conocido por sus elaborados murales que representan escenas bíblicas. La delegación también disfrutará de la cocina local, la música y las artesanías, así como interactuará con estudiantes, artistas y líderes empresariales.

San Miguel de Allende es una ciudad de alrededor de 140,000 personas ubicada en el estado de Guanajuato en el centro de México. Fundada en el siglo XVI por exploradores españoles, se convirtió en un centro de la Guerra de Independencia de México a principios del siglo XIX. Hoy en día, es un destino popular para turistas y expatriados que se sienten atraídos por su arquitectura colonial, su escena artística y su clima templado. Su centro histórico y meticulosamente conservado fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en 2008.

Palm Springs es una ciudad de aproximadamente 45,000 personas ubicada en el condado de Riverside en el sur de California. Está situada en el Valle de Coachella al pie de las montañas de San Jacinto. Originalmente fue habitada por los indios Cahuilla que la llamaban Séc-he (agua hirviendo). Se convirtió en un elegante resort para celebridades de Hollywood y visitantes adinerados a mediados del siglo XX. Hoy en día, es conocida por su arquitectura moderna de mediados de siglo, elementos de diseño, escena artística y cultural, y actividades recreativas.

El origen del Comité de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs provino del dueño de Destination PSP (y ahora miembro del Ayuntamiento) Jeffrey Bernstein quien presentó su idea en una reunión del Ayuntamiento de Palm Springs en 2019 justo antes del brote de COVID. Poco después, Bernstein atrajo la participación de otros líderes empresariales y comunitarios locales que han pasado el último año como un esfuerzo totalmente voluntario, organizando el grupo y uniendo a las Ciudades Hermanas Internacionales, el organismo de gobierno para tales asociaciones cívicas. La junta ahora está compuesta por Al Jones (Presidente), Hugo Loyola (Vicepresidente), Andrea Davis (Tesorera), Ellen Goodman (Secretaria), Gary Armstrong, Marlene V. Coulis, Sid Craig, John Miraglia, Scott Nevins, David Eugene Perry y Deb Pierrel.

“Me emociona ver cómo esto toma forma”, dijo Bernstein quien renunció a la Junta de la Ciudad Hermana tras su elección al Ayuntamiento. “Siempre he creído en el turismo como una forma de impulsar los lazos económicos y culturales. Sé que comparto este entusiasmo con mis colegas del consejo y esperamos pronto visitar San Miguel.”

“Ha sido un primer año emocionante para nosotros”, dijo el Presidente de la Junta de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs, Jones. “Durante COVID, exploramos varias opciones para la primera ciudad hermana contemporánea de Palm Springs, y San Miguel se convirtió rápidamente en una elección obvia. Estamos encantados y honrados de que aceptaron nuestra invitación, y esperamos años de intercambios y relaciones ricas y crecientes.”

El Comité de la Ciudad Hermana de Palm Springs es una organización benéfica pública exenta de impuestos 501(c)(3) y no recibe fondos públicos. El trabajo del Comité es completamente autofinanciado a través de donaciones de los miembros del Comité y miembros interesados del público. Las Ciudades Hermanas de Palm Springs fueron creadas con el propósito de mejorar la paz mundial promoviendo y atendiendo las relaciones entre la Ciudad de Palm Springs y otras unidades de gobierno similares en países extranjeros con el objetivo de desarrollar una comprensión y cooperación más estrechas entre las personas de esas respectivas unidades de gobierno. El grupo espera asegurar un mundo de paz a través de la buena voluntad, la compasión y la ayuda a otras culturas.

En el centro de todos los programas de Ciudades Hermanas se encuentra un acuerdo, firmado por los alcaldes de cada Ciudad Hermana, que confirma el compromiso de cada comunidad con el programa de Ciudades Hermanas. Las Ciudades Hermanas acuerdan enviar y recibir delegaciones de varios tipos, incluidos líderes políticos y empresariales, representantes de las artes y la cultura, educadores y expertos técnicos porque estos intercambios promueven la comprensión intercultural, la cooperación municipal y técnica, y las oportunidades de negocio. Cada Ciudad Hermana está respaldada por un comité de voluntarios que están comprometidos con los objetivos y objetivos del programa.

Palm Springs tuvo una relación de ciudad hermana no solo con Victoria, B.C. Canadá a finales de la década de 1960 y principios de la década de 1970, sino también con Puerto Vallarta, México y Nikki, Japón.

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Palm Springs Sister City Board of Directors to Visit San Miguel de Allende
August 3 – 6, 2023

Delegation from Palm Springs Led by Mayor Grace Garner
and City Cultural and Business Leaders
www.sistercitiesps.org

22 May 2023 – Palm Springs, CA:  The Palm Springs Sister City Board of Directors (www.sistercitiesps.org) will embark on a four-day trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, from August 3 to 6, 2023, to celebrate the second official signing of the sister city agreement between the two cities. The trip will also include cultural and educational activities, as well as opportunities to strengthen the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two municipalities.  An initial signing ceremony was held this past February in Palm Springs when San Miguel Mayor Mauricio Trejo led a delegation north.

The delegation to San Miguel will be led by Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner, members of the Palm Springs Sister City Board of Directors and area community, business, hospitality and cultural representatives.  Highlights of the trip will include a visit to the historic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a neo-Gothic church that dominates the city skyline, as well as business-to-business meetings to build economic ties as well as cultural, culinary and educational exchanges.  The culmination of the trip will be an official signing ceremony in the San Miguel de Allende City Hall.

A definitive schedule of events, and a full delegation list, will be forthcoming in the next several weeks. While the City of San Miguel and affiliated businesses will host the delegation while there, all costs for transportation and incidentals for Mayor Garner, and the Palm Springs Delegation, will be paid for privately by monies raised by the Sister City Delegation and its supporters.

“This is a momentous occasion for both of our cities, as we formalize our relationship and commit to working together on issues of mutual interest and benefit,” said Mayor Garner. “San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful and vibrant city with a rich history and culture, and we are honored to be its first sister city in California. As someone whose family has deep Mexican roots, to lead this delegation is especially moving for me.”

Mayor Mauricio Trejo echoed the sentiments of his counterpart and expressed his enthusiasm for the exchange. “We are delighted to host our friends from Palm Springs and show them the best of our city and our people,” he said. “We share many similarities with Palm Springs, such as our artistic and creative spirit, our tourism industry, and our respect for diversity and inclusion. We look forward to learning from each other and collaborating on projects that will enhance the quality of life in both of our communities.”

The trip will also feature visits to some of San Miguel de Allende’s most iconic attractions, such as the Instituto Allende, an art school founded by American veterans in 1950; the Escuela de Bellas Artes, a cultural center housed in a former convent; and the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, a World Heritage Site known for its elaborate murals depicting  Biblical scenes. The delegation will also enjoy local cuisine, music, and crafts, as well as interact with students, artists, and business leaders.

San Miguel de Allende is a city of about 140,000 people located in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. Founded in the 16th century by Spanish explores, it became a hub of the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists and expatriates who are drawn to its colonial architecture, artistic scene, and mild climate. It’s historic and impeccably preserved center city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.

Palm Springs is a city of about 45,000 people located in Riverside County in southern California. It is situated in the Coachella Valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. It was originally inhabited by the Cahuilla Indians who called it Séc-he (boiling water). It became a fashionable resort for Hollywood celebrities and wealthy visitors in the mid-20th century. Today, it is known for its mid-century modern architecture, design elements, arts and cultural scene, and recreational activities.

The genesis for the Palm Springs Sister City Committee came from Destination PSP owner (and now City Councilmember) Jeffrey Bernstein who first presented his idea at a meeting of the Palm Springs City Council in 2019 just before the outbreak of COVID.   Soon thereafter, Bernstein drew in the participation of other local business and community leaders who have spent the last year as an all-volunteer effort, organizing the group and joining Sister Cities International, the governing body for such civic partnerships.  The board is now comprised of Al Jones (President), Hugo Loyola (Vice President), Andrea Davis (Treasurer), Ellen Goodman (Secretary), Gary Armstrong, Marlene V. Coulis, Sid Craig, John Miraglia, Scott Nevins, David Eugene Perry and Deb Pierrel.

“It thrills me to see this take shape,” said Bernstein who resigned from the Sister City Board upon his election to City Council. “I’ve always been a believer in tourism as a way to boost economic and cultural ties. I know I share this enthusiasm with my fellow council members and we look forward to soon visiting San Miguel.”

“It’s been an exciting first year for us,” said Palm Springs Sister Board Chair Jones. “During COVID, we explored a number of options for Palm Springs first contemporary sister city, and San Miguel quickly became an obvious choice. We are delighted and honored that they accepted our invitation, and look forward to years of rich and growing exchanges and relationships.”

The Palm Springs Sister City Committee is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity and receives no public funds. The work of the Committee is completely self-funded through donations from the Committee members and interested members of the public.  Palm Springs Sister Cities was created with the purpose of enhancing world peace by promoting and servicing relationships between the City of Palm Springs and other similar government units in foreign countries with the object of developing closer understanding and cooperation between people of those respective governmental units.  The group hopes to ensure a world of peace through goodwill, compassion, and helping other cultures.

At the heart of all Sister City programs is an agreement, signed by the mayors of each Sister City, confirming the commitment of each community to the Sister City program. Sister Cities agree to send and receive delegations of various types, including political and business leaders, arts and cultural representatives, educators, and technical experts because these exchanges promote cross-cultural understanding, municipal and technical cooperation, and business opportunities. Each Sister City is supported by a committee of volunteers who are committed to the goals and objectives of the program.

​Palm Springs had a sister city relationship not only with Victoria, B.C. Canada in the late 1960s and early 1970s, but also with Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Nikki, Japan. 

The 112th Running of Bay to Breakers will kick off this Sunday, May 21st at 8:00 a.m.  

Runners, walkers and revelers alike will once again line up at Howard and Main Street for San Francisco’s greatest running tradition.

From the starting line, participants will head west through the City on Howard Street, up the Hayes Street Hill, along the Panhandle, through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach

Visit www.baytobreakers.com for more participant information

Bay to Breakers Race Day Hotline # 415-684-7458

A full list of closures and public transportation options are detailed below

• Bernice Rodgers Way from JFK to MLK (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Chain of Lakes Street from Fulton to Lincoln (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• JFK Drive from Stanyan to Great Highway (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.Friday, May 19

Ocean Beach parking lot closed through 6 p.m. Monday

Saturday, May 20

• Howard Street from Embarcadero to Beale closed from 7 p.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday

• Spear Street from Mission to Folsom closed from 7 p.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday

• Steuart Street from Mission to Southerly Terminus closed from 7 p.m. through 11 a.m. Sunday

• La Playa Street from Cabrillo to Fulton closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• Eastbound Fulton Street from Great Highway to 48th closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• Westbound Fulton Street from 46th to Great Highway closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• Eastbound Lincoln Way from Great Highway to La Playa closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• Westbound Lincoln Way from 48th to Great Highway closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• Great Highway from Sloat to JFK Drive closed from 9 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Sunday

• 47th from Fulton to JFK (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 9 p.m. through 2 p.m. Sunday 

• MLK Drive from Bernice Rodgers Way to Lincoln (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 9 p.m. through 4 p.m. Sunday

Sunday, May 21 – Race Day!

• Great Highway from JFK Drive to Balboa closed from midnight Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday

• Balboa parking lot closed from midnight Saturday through 4 p.m. Sunday

• Howard Street from Beale to Third closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Beale Street from Mission to Folsom closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Fremont Street from Mission to Folsom closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• First Street from Mission to Folsom closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Second Street from Mission to Folsom closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• New Montgomery Street from Mission to Howard closed from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Divisadero from Grove to Oak closed from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Steiner Street from Grove to Hayes closed from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Baker Street from Oak to Fell closed from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Great Highway from Balboa to Point Lobos closed from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Cabrillo Street from 46th to La Playa closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Balboa Street from 46th to Great Highway closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Point Lobos Avenue from 48th to Great Highway closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Howard Street from Third to Ninth closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Ninth Street from Howard to Market closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Hayes Street from Market to Divisadero closed from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Fell Street from Divisadero to Stanyan closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Transverse Drive from MLK to Crossover (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 39th Avenue from Fulton to JFK (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 36th Avenue from Fulton to JFK (in Golden Gate Park) closed from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Public transportation on Race Day

• BART will run four special early service trains that will get runners to the Embarcadero station near the starting line around 7am on Sunday from the Mission, the Peninsula and the East Bay.

• A BART train will leave Millbrae at 6:31 a.m. and will stop at Daly City at 6:44 a.m, 16th Street Mission at 6:54 a.m. and then Embarcadero at 7 a.m. No other stops will be made along the line.

• A BART train will leave Pleasant Hill at 6:25 a.m. and will stop at MacArthur at 6:45 a.m., West Oakland at 6:53 a.m. and then Embarcadero at 7 a.m. No other stops will be made along the line.

• A BART train will leave Dublin at 6:20 a.m. and will stop at Bay Fair at 6:37 a.m., West Oakland at 6:56 a.m., and then Embarcadero at 7:03 a.m. No other stops will be made along the line.

• A BART train will leave El Cerrito del Norte at 6:37 a.m. and will stop at MacArthur at 6:51 a.m., West Oakland at 6:59 a.m. and then Embarcadero at 7:06 a.m. No other stops will be made along the line.

Caltrain will run two special service trains that will arrive at the San Francisco station by 7:30 a.m. From the station, runners can walk about a mile and a half to the start or take the N-Judah Muni train to the Embarcadero Station. Those planning to take either train can purchase a Bay-to-Breakers Day Pass on the Caltrain mobile app ahead of time. 

• The first Caltrain will pick up at the Palo Alto station at 6:24 a.m., then Menlo Park at 6:27, Redwood City at 6:33, San Carlos at 6:37, Belmont at 6:40, Hillsdale at 6:43, Hayward Park at 6:46, San Mateo at 6:50, Millbrae at 6:57 and drop off in San Francisco at 7:17 a.m.

• The second Caltrain will make more stops, starting at 6:02 a.m. at the San Jose Diridon station, then Lawrence at 6:14, Sunnyvale at 6:18, Mountain View at 6:23, San Antonio at 6:26, California Avenue at 6:30, Menlo Park at 6:37,  Redwood City at 6:43, San Carlos at 6:47, Belmont at 6:50, Hillsdale at 6:53, Hayward Park at 6:56, San Mateo at 6:59, Burlingame at 7:02, Broadway at 7:05, Millbrae at 7:09, San Bruno at 7:14, South San Francisco at 7:18 and drop off in San Francisco at 7:30.

Muni will also be running pre- and post-race express service buses and trains. 

• N-Judah to Caltrain will serve regular stops starting at 19th Avenue between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and there will be extra trains starting at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 5R-Fulton Rapid to downtown will serve regular 5R stops from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

• 28 19th Avenue will provide extra service between Geary Boulevard and Daly City from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Several Muni lines will also be disrupted by the race. The 12 and 18 lines will be disrupted starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and service on the 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 14R, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 38, 38R, 43, 44, 45, 49, F, J-Bus, K-Bus, NBus and T-Bus lines will all be affected on Sunday during the race.

media contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com 

Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Luncheon Takes Place
Thursday, June 22 (11:30am – 1:30pm)

Registration Now Open Online 

www.harcdata.org

19 May 2023 – Palm Desert, CA: HARC, Inc. (www.harcdata.org). the Coachella Valley’s premier source for community health and wellness data, announces that the 2023 Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 22 (11:30am – 1:30pm) at the Westin Desert Willow Resort (38-995 Desert Willow Dr, Palm Desert). The event’s  Symposium will consist of a keynote from HARC’s CEO Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely and a panel discussion with local leaders who prioritize employee mental health and well-being.  Event tickets are now available on EventBrite. Register by visiting the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-workplace-wellness-luncheon-tickets-617198797217  Tickets are $ 45.

“The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique issues and struggles to the lives of many people and organizations in the past year,” Casey Leier, HARC Director of Research and Evaluation. “The World Health Organization reports that in the first year of the pandemic there was a 25% increase in depression and anxiety worldwide. Additionally, a survey by Mind Share Partners revealed that 84% of workers said their workplace contributed to at least one mental health challenge.”

As a response to the heavy weight of the pandemic on worker mental health, the U.S. Surgeon General released a new model of Workplace Well-Being to support workers and employers in creating healthy work environments. With the U.S. government now making workplace well-being a priority, join is in discussing how we can integrate the workplace well-being model into the fabric of our community.

“All types of organizations are encouraged to attend this event including for-profits, nonprofits, schools, and governmental organizations,” note Jenna LeComte-Hinely. “Business owners, managers, and anyone who cares about employee health and wellness will explore ideas of how to support employee mental health and ultimately give way for an organization that thrives.”

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $10,000 with perks such as free event tickets, press features on our website, social media, and e-blasts. For more information contact Bernardo Lino at BLino@HARCdata.org.

HARC wishes to thank their current sponsors: 

Titanium Sponsor

• Desert Oasis Healthcare 

Gold Sponsor

• College of the Desert

About HARC

HARC is a nonprofit organization based in Palm Desert, CA. HARC advances the quality of life by helping community leaders use objective research and analysis to turn data into action, with a special focus on the Coachella Valley. To learn more about HARC, visit www.HARCdata.org