Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau Hosts Annual American Rosie the Riveter Conference June 12 – 14

Historic conclave kicks off city-wide events offered throughout summer

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com

9 June 2015 — Richmond, CA: Strong women know the truth: World War II was also fought and won on the home front — the Richmond, California waterfront. Rivet it, and they will come might be the theme of festivities this week, when from Friday, June 12- Sunday, June 14, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitrichmondca.com) hosts the American Rosie the Riveter Conference. The annual gathering of historic women and their families will take place at various locations throughout Richmond including the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park and Craneway Pavilion at historic Ford Point. The Courtyard by Marriott Richmond-Berkeley is the headquarters hotel for the event with Ultimate Inner Cook providing catering.

“This is such a wonderful opportunity for the Rosies and their families and to showcase Richmond. They are able to visit the park that celebrates their contributions during WWII that helped secure our freedom,” said Beth Javens, Executive Director at Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Javens points out that the “reigning ranger” of the National Park Service Rosie the Riveter Museum in Richmond, 93-year old Betty Reid-Soskin, was recently featured on The Today Show and other news and entertainment outlets including coverage of Rosies’ visit with President Obama and Vice-President Biden at the White House in 2014. Reid-Soskin is the oldest ranger with the National Park Service.

A combined “Rosie Meet and Greet” with American Rosie the Riveter Members and Richmond’s Rosies has been created on Friday June 12 from 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm for visitors as well as interviews with members of the national group on Saturday June 13th from 11:30pm-3:00pm. The conference concludes Sunday morning following a traditional memorial service.

More city-wide summer events in Richmond: In addition to the conference there are several events taking place throughout the city in June and July:

The Point Richmond Music Series starts its 14th season, Friday June 12

The KPFA Summer Art Fair at the Craneway Pavilion, Saturday & Sunday June 20 and 21, coincides with the Marina Bay Half Marathon on June 21.

Richmond celebrates Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20 at Nicholl Park in downtown Richmond.

A full breakfast of eggs, meats and pancakes onboard the historic SS Red Oak Victory marks the annual “Dads and Grads” Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 21. Independence Day weekend is marked by a performance with the Oakland East Bay Symphony on Friday, July 3 at Craneway Pavilion.

“There is so much that wonderful about Richmond, especially the incredible beauty and accessibility of our waterfront,” said Javens. “These summer events are the perfect opportunity to discover Richmond and discover how we are poised for the present. ” Established as a 501c-6 tourism business improvement district established in 2004, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Richmond, California.

Ten Percent – TV Listing. May 2015

Ten Percent — LGBT-TV for Northern California

Mondays – Fridays, 11:30am & 10:30pm and Saturdays & Sundays at 10:30pm on Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 in Northern California.

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Episode # 271
Monday — Friday, May 4 – 8, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews Jack Sugrue about this year’s Lazy Bear Weekend in the Russian River. Renowned counter tenor William Sauerland talks with David Perry about his work as Director of San Francisco’s Lesbian & Gay Chorus

Episode # 272
Monday — Friday, May 11 – 15, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews Cathy Hsu, curator of the recent sculpture exhibit by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi at San Francisco City Hall. David Perry sits down with Andrew Kaufteil to discuss LGBT outreach from UCSF during this its 150th anniversary year.

Episode # 273
Monday — Friday, May 18 – 22, 11:30am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews Linda Crawford, Executive Director of the Presidio’s Interfaith Center. Woody Weingarten sits down with David Perry to discuss his book, Rollercoaster, a chronicle of how breast cancer impacts care givers.

Episode # 274
Monday — Friday, May 25 – 29, 11:30 am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews Darlene Weide about her work with mediation as a tool to resolve conflict without violence. Film critic and blogger Jason LeRoy dishes it up with David Perry about what’s hot – and what’s not – for the upcoming summer movie season.

Episode # 275
Monday — Friday, June 1 – 5, 11:30 am & 10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 10:30pm

David Perry interviews filmmaker Brenda Williams about her new documentary centered on the battle between homophobia and free speech in Richmond, California. Longtime Transgender activist and community leader Willy Wilkinson chats with David Perry about his ongoing work and his acceptance of this year’s Phoenix Award.

Ten Percent is also available 24/7 through the “On Demand” Feature through your Comcast Cable Network. Choose “Get Local” and “Comcast Hometown” to access Ten Percent. Past shows may also be viewed online at www.comcasthometown.com.

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Comcast Hometown Network (CHN), Comcast’s regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, continues its commitment to quality original programming with Ten Percent, a weekly interview series that focuses on lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) issues. The half-hour show, created and hosted by long-time San Francisco media professional David Perry, airs on Channel 104, Mondays – Thursdays at 11:30am & 8pm and is available to all Comcast digital cable customers throughout Northern and Central California. Each episode will then be available online at www.comcasthometown.com as well as on Comcast’s popular ON DEMAND platform, which is free to Comcast digital customers. To view Ten Percent ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the “Get Local” section, then click on “Comcast Hometown.”

“I jokingly call the show ‘Charlie Rose for the LGBT world,” said David Perry, Producer/Host of Ten Percent. “We may be only ten percent of the general population, in round numbers, but our issues are one hundred percent front-and-center in today’s world. Whether it’s the fight for marriage equality or debates about gay clergy or the right to serve openly in uniform, our issues are reflective of the world at large.”

“David has a well-known and unique voice that bridges many communities,” said Jason Holmes, Executive Producer at Comcast Hometown Network. “David’s talents and the launch of Ten Percent further enhance Comcast’s commitment to our communities and Comcast Hometown Network’s compelling, community-based regional programming,”

MEDIA ADVISORY / ONSITE COVERAGE REQUEST: TUE, APRIL 21 – 1PM

WHAT:
Official Unveiling of “Fancy Animal Carnival” Public Art
19 Sculptures by Taiwanese Artist Hung Yi in front of San Francisco City Hall

WHEN:
1pm, Tuesday, April 21

WHERE:
Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall.
# 1 Dr. Carlteon Goodlett Place (near McAllister)

WHO:
Speakers:
San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee
Ou Hsien Cheng (歐賢政), Director of Taipai’s InSian Gallery
Artist Hung Yi

Hashtag: #hungyisf

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 693-0583 / news@davidperry.com

DETAILS: One of Taiwan’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Hung Yi (洪易), brings his large scale whimsical sculptures to San Francisco in a temporary art installation entitled “Fancy Animal Carnival” at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza from April 17 to May 2, 2015. Curator and project manager for the San Francisco installation is Cathy Hsu (許芳瑜). The exhibit of 19 large-scale, vividly colored animals, is free and open to the public, spread across the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza on the eastern front of San Francisco City Hall. The exhibition is timed to take place during the Second Annual LPGA Swinging Skirts Golf Tournament in San Francisco April 20 – 26.

“We are thrilled to host this exceptional artwork exhibit in the heart of our City where it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” said San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. “Meaningful cultural exchanges of artwork from around the world keep San Francisco at the cutting edge of innovation and artistic expression, and we are proud to be the temporary home of the Fancy Animal Carnival.”

Born in 1970, Taichung, Taiwan, Hung Yi was once an owner of nine restaurants. However, at the age of 30, he decided to live his life fully as an artist following attention for his work during the “Stock 20 in Taichung Railway Station” exhibit in 2002. Since then, his work continues to be inspired by his surroundings and life experiences. Typical of a Hung Yi creation are bright primary colors and bold, lively constructions. Hung Yi has also gained notoriety for the paradoxical dichotomy of his work that employs traditional motifs juxtaposed with hints of the spectacle of modern visual culture. Hung Yi is renowned for his unique steel sculptures adorned with playful and vibrant hues, His sculptures are anthropomorphized interpretations of fauna based on the conventional semiotics of good luck and fortune.

Founded in 1987, InSian Gallery has pursued a mission of promoting Taiwanese art by quietly cultivating both the Taiwanese art and business worlds. The gallery disseminates works to create and encourage sustainable developments in the arts.

Coordination and support for the exhibition has been provided by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Department of Recreation & Parks. [widgetkit id=19]

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Acclaimed Taiwanese Artist Hung Yi Presents Free Public Art “Fancy Animal Carnival”

19 Large Scale Whimsical Sculptures at San Francisco Civic Center for Three Weeks
April 16 – May 2

Media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc / (415) 693-0583 / news@davidperry.com

Social Media hashtag: #hungyisf

15 April 2015 – San Francisco. One of Taiwan’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, Hung Yi (洪易), brings his large scale whimsical sculptures to San Francisco in a temporary art installation entitled “Fancy Animal Carnival” at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza from April 16 to May 2, 2015. Curator and project manager for the San Francisco installation is Cathy Hsu (許芳瑜). The exhibit of 19 large-scale, vividly colored animals, is free and open to the public, spread across the Joseph L. Alioto Performing Arts Piazza on the eastern front of San Francisco City Hall. The exhibition is timed to take place during the Second Annual LPGA Swinging Skirts Golf Tournament in San Francisco April 20 – 26.

“We are thrilled to host this exceptional artwork exhibit in the heart of our City where it can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” said San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee. “Meaningful cultural exchanges of artwork from around the world keep San Francisco at the cutting edge of innovation and artistic expression, and we are proud to be the temporary home of the Fancy Animal Carnival.”

“These playfully contorted animals are imbued with Taiwanese cultural elements,” said Ou Hsien Cheng (歐賢政), Director of Taipai’s InSian Gallery, producer of the exhibit here in San Francisco and also a major sponsor of the Swinging Skirts tournament. “Hung Yi’s sculpture is enthusiastic and bold, and replete with the dynamism of Taiwanese culture. As innovation continues in the Taiwanese art world, Hung’s stunning creations are worthy of applause and continue to highlight classical elegance.”
 “San Francisco is renowned for its public art,” says San Francisco Arts Commission Director of Cultural Affairs Tom DeCaigny. “In recent years, our Civic Center has become the stage for some of the most ambitious temporary art installations the city has ever seen by some of the world’s most celebrated artists. These installations excite locals and visitors alike and help bring economic activity to the area. We are grateful to Hung Yi and InSian Gallery for choosing San Francisco.”

“San Francisco Recreation and Parks welcomes public art in our parks as it often brings an intellectually stimulating atmosphere to our open space,” said Phil Ginsburg, SF Rec and Park General Manager. “Mr. Hung Yi’s work definitely enhances the cultural diversity of our beautiful City.”

Born in 1970, Taichung, Taiwan, Hung Yi was once an owner of nine restaurants. However, at the age of 30, he decided to live his life fully as an artist following attention for his work during the “Stock 20 in Taichung Railway Station” exhibit in 2002. Since then, his work continues to be inspired by his surroundings and life experiences. Typical of a Hung Yi creation are bright primary colors and bold, lively constructions. Hung Yi has also gained notoriety for the paradoxical dichotomy of his work that employs traditional motifs juxtaposed with hints of the spectacle of modern visual culture.

Hung Yi’s major exhibitions include: “Deity. Tiger. Dog” Solo Exhibition, InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2009); “Thriving Dragons of Art” Solo Exhibition, InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2011); “Animal Party” Solo Exhibition, Taipei Expo Park, Curated by InSian Gallery, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan (2013); “Happy Animal Party” Solo Exhibition, The Hakone Open-Air Museum, Executed by InSian Gallery, Tokyo, Japan (2013); “Taoyuan Land Arts Festival”, Taoyuan Aerotropolis, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taoyuan, Taiwan (2014); “Hung Yi Landscape Exhibition”, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, Executed by InSian Gallery, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (2014); “Hung Yi’s Art Sculpture” Solo Exhibition” Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store, Executed by InSian Gallery, Taiwan (2015)

“Hung Yi is renowned for his unique steel sculptures adorned with playful and vibrant hues, ” Ou continues. “His sculptures are anthropomorphized interpretations of fauna based on the conventional semiotics of good luck and fortune. ”

Founded in 1987, InSian Gallery has pursued a mission of promoting Taiwanese art by quietly cultivating both the Taiwanese art and business worlds. The gallery disseminates works to create and encourage sustainable developments in the arts.

Coordination and support for the exhibition has been provided by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Department of Recreation & Parks. [widgetkit id=19]