On a recent flight to D.C. I encountered one of the most beautiful and provocative tattoos I’ve seen yet.  This young woman was a piano prodigy as a child, doesn’t play much anymore but her ex-boyfriend was a tattoo artist.  She wanted to memorialize in ink some of her favorite composers for the piano.  You can easily make out the portrait of Beethoven.  The others are Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Debussy.  Interestingly, they are portrayed in the process of decomposing!

Amazing Tattoo

I was talking this morning about the Smithsonian Magazine’s “National Museum Day”. Here’s the deal: You can’t just show up. You need to head to this link and download a free pass for two. Cal Academy, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, Blackhawk Museum and so many more are involved.

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I took the same little Flip video camera I used in Europe in May to Davies Symphony Hall on Tuesday night for the 2010 Gala. Here’s a little more of what the attendees and your radio hosts enjoyed.

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Another opening, another show. Great fun as always with the SF Symphony and taking in the glitz and glamor of the gala. In the Press room, Dianne ran into movie maven Jan Wahl in a hat of note.

I had a quick tour backstage with the symphony’s Jean Shirk. Here’s what the bass fiddle players see.

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A beautiful evening beginning with a beautiful dinner! Check out these photos of the the Symphonix (the SF Symphony’s young professional association) and the Patron’s Dinner.

Dianne and Rik in the Broadcast Booth

Ever wonder what the broadcast booth looks like? Here’s a little glimpse with Dianne and Rik, telling us about their view for the night…and their secret jealousy for yours truly.

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John Goldman

What is John Goldman, President of the San Francisco Symphony, excited about this season?

I’m here at the always-charming San Francisco Symphony Opening Night Gala!

Live from San Francisco…We’re broadcasting the San Francisco Symphony’s Gala with special guest soprano Jessye Norman.  If you couldn’t make it to Davies Symphony Hall, tune in to 102.1 KDFC and enjoy it on the radio, then check out my blog for updates all night!

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