We are pleased to announce the dates of the 6th Annual Benefit Sale by internationally renowned designer Sudha Pennathur -- November 6-8 and 14-15, at the Corte Madera Town Center. A special preview party will be held on Friday Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 8 pm so mark your calendars for some early holiday shopping for friends and family. Extraordinary gifts, many one-of-a-kind, at prices well below retail will feature special designs from India and include fine shawls, exquisite jewelry and much more... Hours will be 10 am - 5 pm on Sat. Nov. 7 & 14 and 11 am to 4 pm on Sun. Nov. 8 & 15.

Bread & Roses is launching a "May Around the Bay" outreach program at a variety of public venues throughout the Bay Area.

"Bread & Roses presents shows to hidden audiences in places like homeless shelters and hospitals. This is an opportunity for the music loving public to learn more about our program from some of our volunteer performers in this first annual May Around the Bay promotion of this concert series," said Cassandra Flipper, Bread & Roses Executive Director.

The goal is to educate the public about the value of live music and performing arts for isolated audiences of all ages. Bread & Roses provides over 500 shows a year to people isolated in institutions in eight counties around the Bay Area.

I have great news! And an urgent request for your help.

Last year, Bread & Roses brought hope and healing to 27,000 isolated children and adults by presenting 613 uplifting performances, more than ever before in the organization’s storied 35-year history.  What an amazing accomplishment, during a year of major economic challenges.

We reached this milestone thanks to volunteers and staff who worked day and night, seven days a week, and donors, like you, who understand that Bread & Roses depends on us, year in and year out, to set the stage for the healing power of live music.

Last year at this time, I asked you to support Bread & Roses and offered to match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.  

Because you have responded so generously in the past, I am stepping forward again with the same urgent request:  Please give generously to Bread & Roses, right now, at this critically important time of year, and I will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. Click here and double your impact.

the evening for Guitars and Strings

We wish to thank the generous sponsors of "The Evening for Guitar & Strings." In addition to making this glorious evening possible, their support will uplift spirits throughout the year.

On Tuesday May 2, Bread & Roses and String Letter Publishing were co-presenters of "The Evening for Guitar & Strings" at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco. The concert was a benefit for Bread & Roses, Guitars in the Classroom and The String Projects. Featured artists were GRAMMY winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, fingerstyle guitar innovator Alex de Grassi, the Quartet San Francisco with Jeremy Cohen and the San Domenico Orchestra da Camera, winners of the 2005 National Orchestra Competition.