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Surrealistic Summer Solstice Concert and Grand Lighting!
Grand Lighting and Surrealistic Summer Solstice Concert to Celebrate Summer of Love 50th
June 21, 2017
Surrealistic Summer Solstice 6-10pm Grand Lighting at approx. 9:15pm
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love on the first evening of summer with the first public display of the light art installation that will transform the Conservatory into a canvas of elegant illuminated scenes every night through October and a free Surrealistic Summer Solstice jam revisiting the iconic songs of the late 1960s. Produced by Dawn Holliday, under the musical direction of Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, the almost four hour jam includes appearances by members of ALO, Ratdog, The Jefferson Airplane, Motherhips, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Tarnation, Katdelic, Terrapin Family Band, New Monsoon, Moonalice, Lester and Dylan Chambers, and more.
This event takes place outside of the Conservatory, on John F. Kennedy Drive. The flower-powered celebration is free and open to all ages. A variety of food trucks from Off the Grid will be available, as well, and the Conservatory is encouraging attendees to wear tie-dye to evoke the late 60s.
At approximately 9:15pm, all eyes will be on the Conservatory for the Grand Lighting.
Developed in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Parks, the light art installation, initiated by Ben Davis of Illuminate, the nonprofit arts group behind The Bay Lights, together with Obscura Digital, a world-renowned creative studio specializing in large scale light-based art, uses gobo projectors to transform the all-white landmark with a series of exquisite scenes inspired by the rare tropical flowers within and the legacy of San Francisco’s flower children.
Space is limited at this event, and the public is encouraged to make a free reservation by visiting our
EVENT INFO ANNOUNCEMENT
If you’re coming to enjoy the free Grand Lighting and Surrealistic Summer Solstice Concert at Conservatory of Flowers, please note the following:
The following items are not allowed at the event:
No Tents, Canopies, Tables, or other structures
No Unpermitted Vendors
No Coolers larger than 9”x12”
No Barbecues or cooking equipment
No Amplified Sound Equipment
No Generators
No Glass
No Backpacks larger than 9 x 12
Please take the public transportation to the event if possible:
The closest MUNI bus is 5 Fulton bus which runs until the event ends and beyond. You can catch the bus at Fulton Street and 6th Ave, and it is also the closest bus stop to the event.
For Bus Schedule:
Or Plan Your Travel with Public Transit:
However, if you must drive, you can park at Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse Parking Lot, entrance at Fulton Street and 10th Ave:
Parking will available at the Music Concourse Parking Lot as it will be open late until 11 pm to accommodate parking for the event.
Cars can enter at Fulton Street and 10th or at Lincoln near the Academy of Science. Please note JFK Drive will be closed from 8th to Kezar Drive staring 5AM on Wednesday, June 21st, it will be one of the closest locations for parking.
For maps how to enter – please go to:
Street Closures -- starting 5AM Wednesday, June 21st until 9AM Thursday, June 22nd the following streets will be closed to vehicles traffic:
- JFK Drive between Kezar Drive and 8th Ave
- Nancy Pelosi Drive between JFK Drive and Bowling Green Drive
- Arguello Street at Fulton Street (entrance into Golden Gate Park)
The Surrealistic Summer Solstice is produced by Dawn Holliday with the musical direction of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz.
The Conservatory of Flowers and Recreation and Park Department is grateful to event sponsor Meyer Sound, whose founders John and Helen Meyer are also celebrating a 50th anniversary this year, for generously providing the sound system for the event.
They are also grateful to the San Francisco Parks Alliance, the California Historical Society, media sponsors Alice Radio and San Francisco Magazine, and numerous civic leaders and organizations for supporting the event.
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