STANDING OVATIONS IV — BRAVA L’ITALIA AT THE MINT!

Standing Ovations IV

BRAVA LITALIA

On Tuesday, September 13, the magnificent, classic National Historic Landmark Old Mint will open its doors to say “saluto e grazie” to the Italians of San Francisco — those who came before and those who continue the legacy — at an unforgettable evening of superb food, celebration and memories. Included in the gala celebrations will be an exciting live auction and awards ceremony honoring San Francisco’s Italian American heritage and the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification, followed by lively Italian-American 1950s swing music and dolce caffè.

The evening also includes a preview of the special exhibition curated by premier Italian American historian, preservationist and collector, Alessandro Baccari, featuring rare memorabilia and ephemera that commemorates the Italian art, music, food, wine and culture of San Francisco from the 1800s to the present. This exhibition will be on display and open to the general public for two weekends following
the gala.

Gala Dinner

Standing Ovations

The San Francisco Museum & Historical Society (SFMHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories of the men and women of this region and how their contributions have impacted the United States and the world. Our goal is to make the rich heritage and diverse culture of San Francisco and the Bay Area relevant, engaging and fun for all audiences. SFMHS is creating the new San Francisco Museum at the Mint. The renovation will transform the Mint into an innovative cultural institution for residents, students and visitors.

Proceeds from Standing Ovations IV — Brava L’Italia at the Mint! will help fund our efforts to present San Francisco’s past, present and future through a broad spectrum of programs and special events that offer exciting ways to experience San Francisco’s history.