Members GRAND OPENING Party + Bellwether Preview

35th Anniversary Celebration

Members GRAND OPENING Party + Bellwether Preview

Southern Exposure hosts two days of celebration in honor of the opening of our new home at 3030 20th Street in San Francisco, our 35th Anniversary, and the opening of our inaugural exhibition at 20th Street, Bellwether. From Friday to Saturday we’ve closed Alabama Street between 19th and 20th for a block party as well as artists’ projects, music, food and drinks, and to welcome you to be a part of SoEx.

Friday, October 16, 2009
Member and Supporter Grand Opening Party + Bellwether Preview
8:00 – 10:00 PM

ACTIVITIES + ARTISTS PROJECTS
+ Artist Project: 8:30 pm - A Proclamation: Banner Year by Liz Glynn
As part of the member’s opening party, artist Liz Glynn will preview her project Banner Year to Southern Exposure guests in a short ceremonial performance. The official unfurling of the banner will take place Saturday evening at 7:00 pm.
+ Snapshots by local luminary photographers Todd Hido, Vanessa Marsh, Abner Nolan and Michael Rauner of the occasion
+ Tours of the new space by Richard Johnson, SoEx’s architect and designer
+ Tours of Bellwether, SoEx’s inaugural exhibition by artists and members of SoEx’s Curatorial Committee
+ Music with DJ Frau Holly
+ Bicycle Valet Parking by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

SOEX GRAND OPENING FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORS
+ Sumptuous food generously catered by Acme Chophouse, Flour + Water, Leif Hedendal, Jardinière, El Metate and Mijita Cocina Mexicana
+ Treats and sweets by Atlas Café, Jasmine Rae Bakery and TCHO
+ Drinks and libations by Bridge Port Brewery, Domaine Chandon, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Hangar One, Hint Beverage, IZZE Beverage Company, J. Lohr Winery, Spoetzl Brewery and Trumer Brauerei Berkeley

A GIFT FOR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS FROM SOEX
+ A new Southern Exposure limited edition poster by Jason Munn of The Small Stakes
+ A copy of the Bellwether catalog, published by Southern Exposure

ON SALE
+ Purchase SoEx’s new T-Shirt designed by artist Jeff Canham (members receive a 20% discount)