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Left Coast - featuring works of 46 artists inspired by the ideology and allure of the West Coast

The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents “Left Coast,” juried by gallerist Ken Harman Hashimoto. It features the work of 46 artists from across the country who are inspired by the ideology and allure of the West Coast. Read More
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The exhibit is on view through July 19 and the museum is open Wed – Fri from 11am – 4pm, and Sat – Sun from 11am – 5pm When storied newspaperman Horace Greeley encouraged the country to “Go West, Young Man” in the mid-1800s, he was speaking to the tenets of Manifest Destiny. The idealistic and controversial ideology behind this message resonated for decades after, though the lure of the “West Coast” has evolved over the generations. Waves of migrants have flowed west, seeking land, fortune and work, including today’s current hopefuls working in tech, wine and the burgeoning marijuana industry. The longstanding magnetism of the West Coast is undeniable, but we will also catch a glimpse of some unfortunate consequences of such appeal. Mr. Hashimoto says “This exhibition explores the appeal of the West Coast through the optics of contemporary art. From painting to drawing to photography to sculpture, the Left Coast has inspired as many artistic mediums and styles as it has historic movements and migrations. It is my hope that this exhibition will inspire viewers, as much as the Best Coast has inspired the many artists, poets, filmmakers, farmers, miners and workers throughout history.” Ken Harman Hashimoto is a gallerist, curator and arts writer based in New York City. His eponymous gallery space, Hashimoto Contemporary, was founded in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighborhood in 2013. Six years later he expanded with a second location in New York City’s Lower East Side. Both galleries present rotating monthly exhibitions featuring solo or group shows with a focus on emerging contemporary artists.

Elmer Bischoff: A Survey of Paintings and Drawings

“Elmer Bischoff: A Survey of Paintings and Drawings, 1937 – 1972,” includes 38 expressive works that illustrate Bischoff’s visual journey from abstraction to figuration, and back again, over the course of four decades. Bischoff was a Bay Area painter deeply engaged in the practice Read More

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of putting paint on canvas in a way that kept him constantly searching for something just out of his reach. His paintings are sensual and lyrical, with marks and compositions influenced by his love of music, including New Orleans Jazz and classical music.

Margie Gagnebin A Lover of Life

In 2015, Michael Morrissey began interviewing Margie Gagnebin when she was 104-years-old. Intrigued by her wit and candor, he explored with her what has led to her longevity. It’s all here. On August 18, 2016 she celebrated her way into her 105th year, singing and dancing with her family.

Hooves for Harmony, horse therapy to help, to heal, to inspire

Hooves for Harmony offers horse therapy to children with special needs at Morning Star Farm in Novato. Hooves for harmony focus on nurturing personal development in youth through volunteer service and horsemanship.

Musical Moments with Spunky and Margie

Social-Emotional Learning, then and now. Spunky the Monkey and Mrs D interview their new friend Margie who recently celebrated her 105th birthday. Margie shares her experiences as a little girl on how important friendship, kindness, resilience, music and dance have been in her life. For more information about Mrs D and her other friends Click Here.

Serenade by Tchaikovsky

ELM is a multi-year, intensive full scholarship music program that is part of a larger international program called El Sistema, which started in Venezuela over 40 years ago. It is based on the belief that intensive participation in music ensembles, with high expectations for excellence, rigor and discipline has a profound impact on the development of resilience, Read More
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increased self esteem and creative and critical thinking skills – all of the 21st century skills necessary for lifetime success. El Sistema is based on a philosophy of the orchestra as a model or metaphor for an ideal community and opportunity to develop good citizens – who are disciplined, generous and devoted both to the common good and pursuit of individual excellence. As such, it is much more than a music program. ELM inspires and empowers youth from the under-resourced Canal neighborhood to envision and achieve excellence in all facets of their lives through music education, performance, and participation in a music community.

Romanian Folk Dances 2

ELM is a multi-year, intensive full scholarship music program that is part of a larger international program called El Sistema, which started in Venezuela over 40 years ago. Read More
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 It is based on the belief that intensive participation in music ensembles, with high expectations for excellence, rigor and discipline has a profound impact on the development of resilience, increased self esteem and creative and critical thinking skills – all of the 21st century skills necessary for lifetime success. El Sistema is based on a philosophy of the orchestra as a model or metaphor for an ideal community and opportunity to develop good citizens – who are disciplined, generous and devoted both to the common good and pursuit of individual excellence. As such, it is much more than a music program. ELM inspires and empowers youth from the under-resourced Canal neighborhood to envision and achieve excellence in all facets of their lives through music education, performance, and participation in a music community.

Amish Country

Photos of an Amish area in Upstate New York. Background music an Amish Wedding song. Photography by Michael Morrissey 

San Francisco Center for Emotional Healing

San Francisco Center for Emotional Healing, an interview with Mike Peterson, Founder & Director

Dirty Cupcakes - "I Want It (Your Love)"

Dirty Cupcakes – “I Want It (Your Love)”

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