New Presidio Parklands Design Workshop + Other Events

January 21, 2015

New Presidio Parklands Project Design Workshop with James Corner Field Operations As an elevated freeway to the Golden Gate Bridge is replaced by an at-grade tunnel, ten acres of new public parkland will connect the waterfront to the heart of the Presidio. Next Thursday, January 29 at 6:30 pm,  meet project designer James Corner and his team to learn about their design concept and to share your ideas. This will be the first in a series of public workshops. Join the design process! Learn More >> Improvements Coming to the Presidio Transit Center The Presidio Transit Café will close at 5 pm on Thursday, January 22 for remodeling. It will reopen in early spring with a new concept offered by the Presidio Trust in partnership with Chef Traci Des Jardins. The restaurant will include an expanded menu, coffee and beverages, and grab n’ go food and goods. The new offering is part of the Trust’s growing program to serve visitors, residents, and employees with a broad range of dining choices. During construction, please visit “The Transition” food truck located just west of the Transit Center, immediately across from the Presidio Post Office. It will offer coffee and house made pastries in the morning as well as sandwiches, salads, burgers, fries, and desserts. It begins service on Monday, January 26 and will be open weekdays 7 am to 2:30 pm. Restrooms at the Presidio Transit Center will remain open during construction. Learn More >> Job Opportunities at the Presidio Trust The Presidio Trust is seeking outstanding candidates for positions in a diverse variety of fields. Learn More >>

INTRODUCTION TO WE PLAYERS: SITE INTEGRATED THEATRE Thursday, January 22, 7 pm   In this inside view into We Players’ unique site-integrated theatre practice, artistic director Ava Roy will share a presentation of previous work. Learn More >>   EARLIEST FORMS: DAGUERROTYPES + AMBROTYPES Friday, January 23, 10 am From January 23 to February 1, visitors will have a rare opportunity to view some of the most fragile and unique images from the Society of California Pioneers’ vast archives.Learn More >>   OWL EXPLORATION AT ROB HILL CAMPGROUND Friday, January 23, 5 pm Did you know that owls have three eyelids and can rotate their heads 270 degrees? Learn about these amazing creatures through fun, hands-on activities (indoors and outdoors). Learn More >>   FLAG ME DOWN Saturday + Sunday, January 24 + 25 11 am to 4 pm Naval ships in San Francisco Bay used a whole alphabet of signal flags to send messages to each other. Come learn how to spell your own name in signal flags! Learn More >>   BRIDGING THE NATURE-CULTURE DIVIDE: SAVING NATURE IN A HUMANIZED WORLD CONFERENCE Friday, January 23, 8 am The Presidio will be the location and focus of a Cultural Landscape Foundation conference with distinguished speakers examining how stewardship decisions balance natural, cultural, and scenic values. Learn More >> NEW PRESIDIO PARKLANDS PROJECT SITE TOUR Friday, January 23, 4 pm   Learn about the New Presidio Parklands Project from members of the project team. Hear more about the vision for reconnecting Crissy Field with the Main Post. Learn More >>   LE JAZZ HOT Friday, January 23, 6 pm   Le Jazz Hot (the Quartet/Trio of the Hot Club of San Francisco) is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's pioneering Hot Club de France. Learn More >> SOVOSO Saturday, January 24, 2 pm   SoVoSo (Soul to the Voice to the Song) is a highly imaginative and award-winning a cappella ensemble featuring original compositions and other songs that present a global perspective, from Afro-Latin idioms to traditional jazz arrangements. Learn More >>

EXHIBITION EXTENDED - All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt's Trains Now through March 15 Walt Disney Family Museum   Due to popular demand the Walt Disney Family Museum has extended their special exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt's Trains through March 15. The exhibit features more than 200 artifacts, firsthand accounts, archival videos, images, and model trains. Learn More >> Urban Nature Connections: Jon Young + Bird Language Leaders Workshop Saturday, February 7, 9:30 am Rob Hill Campground   Join us for a FREE workshop presented in partnership with the Golden Gate Audubon Society. This multi-generational experience is designed for people who are looking to deepen their connection with the natural world in a rich, joyous, and real way. Parents and educators will find this event especially exciting. Learn More >>   San Francisco City Championship Golf Tournament March 14 to April 12 Presidio Golf Course   Registration for the 2015 SF City Golf Championship is now being accepted. The event will be held March 14 through April 12 at Presidio, Lincoln Park, and Harding Park Golf Courses. This is one of the oldest and largest amateur events in the United States! Space is limited. Learn More >>