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Arts + Culture48 Hills First Anniversary Gala: Thank you for coming!

48 Hills First Anniversary Gala: Thank you for coming!

April 23 Gala to raise funds for SF’s independent news site featured music, food, and networking galore.

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A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to our April 23 fundraiser at the beautiful Verdi Club! The live jazz by Marc Capelle of Marc & the Casuals and friends  was uplifting. Comedy by Dhaya Lakshminarayanan brought the house down. A big spread of Mexican food from Casa Sanchez kept us all fed and happy. And there were too many special guests and progressive legends in the house to name here.

We’ll have more fundraisers coming up to ensure 48 Hills keeps reporting on essential news, politics, arts, and culture issues. So if you missed this one, don’t fret. (Please donate to help us expand with more coverage!) Enjoy these pictures from the event by photographer Peter Menchini:

Marc Capelle and friends played live jazz.
Marc Capelle and friends played live jazz.
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Awesome comedian Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and friend Diane
This colorful couple couldn't get off the dance floor!
This colorful couple couldn’t get off the dance floor!
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David Campos was one of the many politicos who attended.

 

Tim Redmond addresses the crowd.
Tim Redmond addresses the crowd.
Marke B. and friend James
Marke B. and friend James
93-year-old activist legend Jane Morrison with friend
Activist legend Jane Morrison with friend
Harvey Milk Club's Kevin Bard and friend
Harvey Milk Club’s Kevin Bard and Andy Blue
Tim Redmond was presented with a special certificate of recognition from City Hall.
John Bardis, Jane Morisson, and Judy Berkowitz of the Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods presented Tim Redmond with a special certificate of recognition from City Hall.

 

Aaron Peskin socialized
Aaron Peskin socialized
Bay Guardian founder Bruce Brugmann spoke with many guests.
Bay Guardian founder Bruce Brugmann spoke with many guests.
Welcomers Lisa and Madeleine held the door down.
Welcomers Lisa and Madeleine held the door down.

 

48 Hills welcomes comments in the form of letters to the editor, which you can submit here. We also invite you to join the conversation on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Marke B.
Marke B.
Marke Bieschke is the publisher and arts and culture editor of 48 Hills. He co-owns the Stud bar in SoMa. Reach him at marke (at) 48hills.org, follow @supermarke on Twitter.

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