contributed by Tina Woo
With this shelter-in-place reality we have been living since mid-March, many groups have created online ways to exercise, go to the park or museum, listen to music performances, or watch interesting films. Tina has compiled this list for us, and we welcome additional contributions at any time.
GoldenGate150.com: Happy 150th Birthday to Golden Gate Park! Millions of people visit the park each year and now this can be done virtually. Watch exclusive concert performances from previous years, take virtual tours of some of the parks most popular destinations (Stowe Lake, Japanese Tea Garden, Sunday concerts of the Golden Gate Park Band) and view special live webcams. Did you know that Golden Gate Park has fly casting at Angler’s Lodge, is home to a popular disc golf course, or 6 American bison? Visit the penguin feeding area, live coral or butterfly exhibit within the Academy of Science or view historical photo albums. Discover and explore Golden Gate Park in celebration of this special birthday!
Asian Art Museum: Here’s a link to the Asian Art Museum from home: https://asianart.org/museumfromhome/.
La Blast Fitness Classes: Dance/fitness exercise regime daily at 9:30 am. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty during these crazy times, but there is nothing uncertain about having a great time doing LaBlast!
Daily Class Schedule for April 27 – May 1 10:30am – 11:30am MDT (9:30am PDT, 11:30am CDT, 12:30pm EDT).Register for them here: https://lablastfitness.com/free-lablast-live-classes/
The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University continues to offer you best wishes and good health as we navigate the challenges of COVID-19. We miss being together at performances and look forward to the day when we can once again experience the power and joy of live performance.
Our Engaging from a Distance program continues with new special internet events, as well as a wealth of possibilities that are curated and cataloged on our website. Weāre excited to announce these events with artists who were scheduled to perform at the Green in April:
- Maria Schneider Thursday, May 7 at 4 P.M.Named an NEA Jazz Master in 2019, Maria Schneider and her orchestra are hailed as āevocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and beyond categorization.ā Maria Schneider joins Jacob Yarrow to talk about her music, her band, and to listen to some recordings together. Register here.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival: All across the globe humans are feeling the impacts of COVID-19 and the social distancing and time at home that come with it. With this in mind, we couldnāt think of a better time to share some past Wild & Scenic Official Selections with you. We plan to put a new film up every few days so be sure to check back in here. We hope you all enjoy these momentary respites from the news of the day and wish you the very best as you navigate these challenging times. Click here for more information.
Save the Date: “Asian Americans,” A Film Series: We are thrilled to announce that our partners PBS and the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) will soon debut “Asian Americans,” the most ambitious television chronicle of the Asian American story in the United States. It premieres on PBS during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on May 11 and 12, 2020. “Asian Americans” is a production of WETA Washington, D.C. and CAAM for PBS, in association with the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Flash Cuts, and Tajima-PeƱa Productions. It is a five-part history series that explores the evolving identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans. Watch a Preview Learn more about the series here. We hope you will save the date for May 11 and 12!
