Fri August 19, 2016
Celebrate Tony Bennett! Free and Public Dedication and Unveiling for the Tony Bennett Commemorative Statue
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at The Fairmont San Francisco
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In recognition of internationally renowned singer, painter and civic leader Tony Bennett’s contributions to San Francisco, the City will honor him by dedicating a statue in celebration of his 90th birthday.
Join us for a free public dedication and unveiling of the 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Tony on Friday, August 19 at noon; festivities start at 11:30 a.m. atop Nob Hill on the lawn of Fairmont San Francisco--where in December 1961, Tony had his first public performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
This civic celebration will feature Tony Bennett, Mayor Edwin M. Lee, former Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Fairmont San Francisco, Paul Tormey, Chief of Protocol, City and County of San Francisco and State of California, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus and The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Combo.
This event is free and open to the public.
Public transportation is strongly encouraged.
This event is underwritten by private donations to the San Francisco Special Events Committee.
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Join us for a free public dedication and unveiling of the 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Tony on Friday, August 19 at noon; festivities start at 11:30 a.m. atop Nob Hill on the lawn of Fairmont San Francisco--where in December 1961, Tony had his first public performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
This civic celebration will feature Tony Bennett, Mayor Edwin M. Lee, former Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Fairmont San Francisco, Paul Tormey, Chief of Protocol, City and County of San Francisco and State of California, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus and The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Combo.
This event is free and open to the public.
Public transportation is strongly encouraged.
This event is underwritten by private donations to the San Francisco Special Events Committee.
In recognition of internationally renowned singer, painter and civic leader Tony Bennett’s contributions to San Francisco, the City will honor him by dedicating a statue in celebration of his 90th birthday.
Join us for a free public dedication and unveiling of the 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Tony on Friday, August 19 at noon; festivities start at 11:30 a.m. atop Nob Hill on the lawn of Fairmont San Francisco--where in December 1961, Tony had his first public performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
This civic celebration will feature Tony Bennett, Mayor Edwin M. Lee, former Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Fairmont San Francisco, Paul Tormey, Chief of Protocol, City and County of San Francisco and State of California, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus and The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Combo.
This event is free and open to the public.
Public transportation is strongly encouraged.
This event is underwritten by private donations to the San Francisco Special Events Committee.
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Join us for a free public dedication and unveiling of the 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Tony on Friday, August 19 at noon; festivities start at 11:30 a.m. atop Nob Hill on the lawn of Fairmont San Francisco--where in December 1961, Tony had his first public performance of "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
This civic celebration will feature Tony Bennett, Mayor Edwin M. Lee, former Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer, Regional Vice President & General Manager of Fairmont San Francisco, Paul Tormey, Chief of Protocol, City and County of San Francisco and State of California, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus and The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Combo.
This event is free and open to the public.
Public transportation is strongly encouraged.
This event is underwritten by private donations to the San Francisco Special Events Committee.
show less
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The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129
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