Montalvo’s Annual The Art of Food & Wine Event

Over the past several years, I’ve had the honor of attending Montalvo’s Annual The Art of Food & Wine event.

The event is held to raise money for the continuing operation student and community centered programs.

If you’re not familiar with the Montalvo Arts Center, here is their website.  https://montalvoarts.org/

The Formation of Montalvo

To begin, Montalvo opened in 1939 as a public arts center. The property offered artists a place to live when a small gallery in the Villa. The history shows, at the official opening, Dr. Stephen Pepper, head of the art department at the University of California, stated, “Through the cooperation of artists and the community, Montalvo ­in its silence and beauty—will become one of the creative forces of the world.” You can read more about the interesting history of Montalvo here: https://montalvoarts.org/about/our-history/

Inviting Art into the Community

Another piece of importance information is reading the Programs Statement from Montalvo. This shows the vison and the reason it was created. “We emphasize programs that nourish creativity, nurture a sense of belonging, and create connections among people. Our hallmark is excellence in all experiences. For professional artists, we create an unparalleled environment that supports the creation of new works. We offer inclusive experiential learning opportunities, chances to witness creativity in progress, rich dialogues that explore relevant contemporary topics, and performing and visual arts events and festivals that reflect the diversity and beauty of our multi-cultural region.” You can read more about what Montalvo has to offer here: https://montalvoarts.org/about/about-montalvo-arts-center/

Understanding the Creative Vision

Watch this YouTube video about Montalvo. You’ll hear from board and community members regarding their experiences, the benefits and goals for the future of out the benefits of Montalvo Arts Center.

Summary of Concerts and Performance:

Montalvo offers educational programs for adults and school aged children. This includes concerts and performance series from a wide variety of genres. These genres include art, music, voice completions like comedy and more.

• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare—Abridged
• Lowrider Art Showcase
• 47th San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition Semifinals
• Spyro Gyra Concert
• Bobby McFerrin Concert

Educational Opportunities like:

If you want to take a class or have student field trips and youth summer camps, Montalvo could be a the place to visit. With the many things that the Montalvo Arts Center, what’s needed in the financial support of the public. This support can happen from enjoying the grounds with walking trails or by your generous financial gift.

Click the link to read more about donation and giving opportunities for the Montalvo Arts  Center. https://montalvoarts.org/support/donate/

Memberships, donations and financial gifts are what keeps the Montalvo Arts Center running. Please consider giving anytime during the year.

Since 2020, Coldwell Banker Realty has sponsored St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®  Donating over $1.3 Million dollars.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – so they can focus on helping their child live. Because of generous donor support, they can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance, at no cost to families. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and they won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.

Here at Coldwell Banker Realty, we believe in the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.^® And we hope to continue to lend our support to the benefit of patients like Adalyn, picture above. In January of 2022, Adalyn was diagnosed with a high-risk, stage 4 neuroblastoma. After surgery at a hospital near her home, she was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where her treatment has included chemotherapy, two stem cell transplants, proton therapy and antibody therapy. Adalyn’s dad draws a parallel between the culture at St. Jude and their own small town, where people are friendly and eager to help. At home, Adalyn loves playing tag, hide and seek, and enjoys arts and crafts.

If you’d like to give, please click on the link below.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Online Charity Drive

At Your YWCA, we are on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Your donations help us power this mission forward. Just this year, Your YWCA answered over 6,000 calls through our 24-hour crisis line and over 3,700 survivors received crisis intervention, legal advocacy, support services and mental health services. These programs change lives, and in some cases, save lives. Check out the event page for more information: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

We’ve raised over $123,697 through this event and could not have done it without your contribution. We’re still fundraising to support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence – our goal was to reach $120,000 by the end of this month. 

Long-running award-winning TV program Soundwaves (1983-2008) and its various spin-offs and specials. Soundwaves aired for 25 years from March 30, 1983 to October 1, 2008 and produced 500 episodes. A rebooted version, Soundwaves TV, premiered in 2018 and began airing on KOFY in San Francisco in 2020.

The holiday-based fundraiser SOUNDWAVES XMAS has aired annually since December 18, 1990 on various stations throughout Northern California, collecting over 38,000 items of food, clothing and toys for non-profits and local families.

The weekly show – hosted by Dennis Willis, with Steven Kirk and Joe McCaffrey, has welcomed a diverse ensemble of hosts and performers, shooting all over the world, with episodes taped in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada.

Soundwaves returns to TV with a weekly dive into the Bay Area’s rich music scene. Hosted by Chasta (107.7 The Bone), Soundwaves TV features music videos, live performances, guest musicians, DJs, and influencers from all four corners of the Bay. Soundwaves TV is celebrating it’s 40th year in Bay Area Music.