Culture of San Francisco

The Jerry Garcia Family In Partnership With YellowHeart To Release Limited Edition NFT Collection Of Digital Artwork Created By Music Legend Jerry Garcia

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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The NFT collection is centered around a mesmerizing digital artwork series entitled An Odd Little Place: The Digital Works of Jerry Garcia (1992-1995) featuring 20 digital artwork pieces from the music legend and visual artist.

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  • The NFT collection is centered around a mesmerizing digital artwork series entitled An Odd Little Place: The Digital Works of Jerry Garcia (1992-1995) featuring 20 digital artwork pieces from the music legend and visual artist.
  • Preview the NFT collection here: https://youtu.be/h1DUvzTSa-o
    An early adopter of digital art, Garcia's collection offers an exciting glimpse into his passion and inspiration.
  • The overall collection features 17 limited edition pieces of original digital artwork and three additional works that were found in the Garcia Archive in a folder entitled "Last 48 Hours."
  • "We are honored to be able to partner with the Garcia family to showcase the innovative digital works of Jerry Garcia.

Rockstar-Founded Mixhalo Partners with Stern Grove Festival for an Immersive Return to In-Person Concerts

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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As music fans make their long-awaited return to in-person concerts for this year's star-studded line-up , the free and optional Mixhalo experience will transform live music with unparalleled, in-ear audio.

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  • As music fans make their long-awaited return to in-person concerts for this year's star-studded line-up , the free and optional Mixhalo experience will transform live music with unparalleled, in-ear audio.
  • Following collaborations with famed MLS and NBA teams , the Mixhalo experience at Stern Grove Festival kicks off with Thievery Corporation on July 11 and runs the course of the Festival through August 29.
  • "Stern Grove Festival is a San Francisco institution that embodies the rich history and culture of The City," said John Vars, CEO of Mixhalo.
  • "As the first music festival to adopt Mixhalo's technology, we believe we're at the forefront of what's next for live music," said Matthew Goldman, Board Chair of Stern Grove Festival.

Inaugural Jerry Garcia Music Fine Art NFT to Be Released on SuperRare

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jerry Garcia Music Arts label has partnered with the ecologically conscious Aerial to release the legend's first ever music art NFT.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jerry Garcia Music Arts label has partnered with the ecologically conscious Aerial to release the legend's first ever music art NFT.
  • A three percent donation of NFT net proceeds are to be donated to the Jerry Garcia Foundation .
  • The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports environmental, artistic and humanitarian causes through the beauty of music and art.
  • Jerry Garcia Music Arts is a mission-based music and arts services company inspired by musician Jerry Garcia.

Rare Jerry Garcia Digital Art Piece, "Gift," to be Unveiled as NFT in Eco-friendly Manner

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission-based Jerry Garcia Music Arts has partnered with the fellow ecologically attuned Aerial platform to release a rare Jerry Garcia digital artwork, "Gift," on the SuperRare platform.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission-based Jerry Garcia Music Arts has partnered with the fellow ecologically attuned Aerial platform to release a rare Jerry Garcia digital artwork, "Gift," on the SuperRare platform.
  • The visionary Garcia began creating art as a young child and later studied formally at the San Francisco Art Institute.
  • The many mediums Garcia chose to create with oils, watercolor, ink and digital were as versatile as his talents.
  • Unique recordings and art images are curated and produced from the Official Jerry Garcia Archive.

Glitter Worthy Store™ Teams Up with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® to Boost Funding for LGBTQ+ Nonprofits' Grants

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Friday, April 2, 2021
Culture of San Francisco, California, LGBT culture in San Francisco, LGBT, States of the United States, Anti-Catholicism in the United States, Genderqueer, Non-profit organizations based in California, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Religious sister, Indulgence, Sister Roma

"The Sisters are excited to be featured on the Glitter Worthy Store website and grateful to C.J.

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  • "The Sisters are excited to be featured on the Glitter Worthy Store website and grateful to C.J.
  • and Celso for their generous support to our grants fund," said Sister Roma , The Most Photographed Nun In the World.
  • "Treat yourself, bless your friends, or curse your enemies with a gift from the new 'Sisters Rising' collection today."
  • About The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence:
    The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns.

Society of Cannabis Clinicians Launches Mobile Education Courses on Canna-Ed by Learner Mobile's Leading Learning Management System

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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DALLAS, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC), a non-profit organization of medical and health professionals dedicated to education and research for the medical use of cannabis, today announced that the first phase of its mobile education courses has launched on its website through Canna-Ed by Learner Mobile's innovative learning management platform.

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  • DALLAS, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC), a non-profit organization of medical and health professionals dedicated to education and research for the medical use of cannabis, today announced that the first phase of its mobile education courses has launched on its website through Canna-Ed by Learner Mobile's innovative learning management platform.
  • The timing of the SCC OnDemand course and online webinar series launch is important as increased medical use of cannabis means more patients will be seeking credible information from providers.
  • Canna-Ed, which helps organizations strengthen education and learning across the broader cannabis sector, is powered by the award-winning Learner Mobile platform that is utilized by leading retail, healthcare and higher education brands.
  • The SCC is a non-profit educational and scientific society of healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the research, knowledge, and proper use of medical cannabis.

Burning Man in San Francisco?! STUFF brings part of the action home with a fnnch sculpture

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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This amazing sculpture was made for Burning Man 2017 and can be viewed at STUFF, located at 150 Valencia Street in San Francisco, CA.

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  • This amazing sculpture was made for Burning Man 2017 and can be viewed at STUFF, located at 150 Valencia Street in San Francisco, CA.
  • Another Burning Man sculpture finds a home in San Francisco where it all started.
  • Burning Man originated in San Francisco in 1986, becoming so large it eventually had to move to Black Rock Desert.Many large sculptures end up in storage so it's wonderful to bring this fnnch sculpture back home to San Francisco for everyone to enjoy.
  • The owners of STUFF decided they wanted to bring Burning Man back to life for people to enjoy.

Blueprint Studios and San Francisco Ballet Partner to Create Nutcracker Online

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Friday, November 27, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Blueprint Studios, an eventdesign and production company, is partnering with the San Francisco Ballet to create Nutcracker Online.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Blueprint Studios, an eventdesign and production company, is partnering with the San Francisco Ballet to create Nutcracker Online.
  • Blueprint Studios and San Francisco Ballet have combinedthe best of in-person and virtual events to mimic attending the War Memorial Opera House for a ballet performance.
  • "We're excited to bring Nutcracker Online to a global audience and enable ballet fans everywhere the opportunity to experience the ballet in new and engaging ways," said Kelly Tweeddale, Executive Director of San Francisco Ballet.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with San Francisco Ballet to bring the Nutcracker to homes across the globe," said Mircea Manea, Founder of Blueprint Studios.

Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia's Visual Art and Music to Aid in Pandemic Relief

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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The fine art is released in conjunction with " My Sisters and Brothers ," a compilation album of Jerry Garcia's recordings that is available on digital music streaming platforms.

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  • The fine art is released in conjunction with " My Sisters and Brothers ," a compilation album of Jerry Garcia's recordings that is available on digital music streaming platforms.
  • "Just listening to the music supports pandemic relief," said a spokesperson for the Foundation.
  • All proceeds from the "My Sisters and Brothers" art and music project will be distributed as individual grants to assist with pandemic relief from the Foundation's OnlyLove Relief Fund.
  • Jerry Garcia attended the San Francisco Art Institute as a teenager and created over 1,000 original works throughout his prodigious music career.

New Jerry Garcia Music Release to Benefit COVID-19 Relief

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Friday, July 31, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jerry Garcia Foundation invites everyone around the world to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief programs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jerry Garcia Foundation invites everyone around the world to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief programs.
  • All streaming proceeds will support the Jerry Garcia Foundation's OnlyLove Relief Fund, which has designated to assist in COVID-19 relief.
  • "Music heals," said a spokesperson for the Jerry Garcia Foundation.
  • The artists appearing on this album are members of the Jerry Garcia Band in its various incarnations from 1976 to 1990.