CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM
ANNOUNCES
GRAND OPENING EVENTS
Saturday, June 7, 2008
DAWN – Contemporary Jewish Museum Pre-Opening Party
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Starts at 10AM
*Museum Officially Opens to the Public
San Francisco, May 23, 2008 – The new 63,000-square-foot, Daniel Libeskind-designed Contemporary Jewish Museum, in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena cultural district celebrates its Grand Opening with a pre-opening ticketed party, DAWN, on Saturday, June 7, 2008 – doors open at 8pm. The following day, Sunday, June 8, 2008, the Contemporary Jewish Museum will celebrate its official Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and free admission to the Museum. Ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM. Doors officially open to the public at 11 AM – 5:30 PM.
DAWN Party Details:
Saturday, June 7, 2098
Doors Open at 8:00 PM
Party until DAWN 
Be one of the first to experience San Francisco’s newest museum. With performances, films, special appearances, and installations taking place simultaneously throughout the Museum, DAWN ’08 will feature an evening packed with headlining performances and events including a Bay Area exclusive performance with Cambodian and American psychedelic pop sensation, Dengue Fever, and the rare opportunity to catch Jonathan Safran Foer, author of the international bestseller Everything Is Illuminated, in conversation, and a unique, late-night, live performance in front of the Jewish silent film, Benya Krik. In addition, world groove pioneer DJ Yossi Fine—who has collaborated with the likes of David Bowie, Eryka Badhu, Naughty By Nature and Me’shel Ndegeocello—will take command of the dance floor.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Doors open at 8 PM
Where: Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets
San Francisco, CA 94103
CJM main number: (415) 655-7800
For DAWN ‘08: (415) 655-7854
Ticket Information:
General Admission Tickets for DAWN ’08 includes admittance, full entertainment program, and Museum sneak preview. Space is limited.
$12 Advance Tickets
$10 Community partners/ CJM Members/students
$15 General Admission at the door
Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecjm.org or by calling (415) 655-7854.
For Full programming details, bios and ticket information please visit: www.dawn2008.org
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Grand Opening Celebration Details:
Sunday, June 8, 2008
10:00 AM – Ribbon cutting and building dedication
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM – Museum officially opens to the public
FREE - All Day
Following the Grand Opening ribbon cutting celebration and building dedication, the Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) will officially open its doors to the public for a full day of activities. Visitors will enjoy Target sponsored admission-free access to the Museum, its inaugural exhibitions, stunning architecture, as well lively music, family-friendly hands-on activities, storytelling and more.
Ribbon cutting and building dedication
10:00 AM –*Join San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom, CJM Director Connie Wolf, CJM Board Chair Roselyne Swig & Architect Daniel Libeskind
11:00 AM –*Museum officially opens to the public
10:00AM–5:30PM – *Live Performances, Inaugural Exhibtions, & Hands-on Art Making
Performances Feature: Musician Jonathan Bayer, a Bay Area entertainer for all-ages; Oakland-based master storyteller Mary J Kelly; Kol Creations, Roots and Reggae influenced band; and Ben Brussell’s six piece band Klezmania
What: Grand Opening - Contemporary Jewish Museum
Where: Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103
When: Sunday, June 8, 2008
10AM – Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration
11AM – 5:30PM – Museum Open to the Public
Cost: FREE
Reserve FREE timed tickets online:
https://tickets.thecjm.org/public/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1
Info: www.thecjm.org
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