San Francisco Festival Events

GLIDE GOES FROM THE ‘HOOD TO THE HOUSE – A Benefit to Honor Reverend Cecil Williams’ 45th Anniversary Featuring Dr. Maya Angelou, Alonzo King LINES Ballet and More

Thursday, November 12 at the War Memorial Opera House

Join honorary co-chairs Dr. Maya Angelou and United States Senator Dianne Feinstein as Glide celebrates Reverend Cecil Williams’ 45th Anniversary at Glide. In collaboration with the San Francisco Opera, From the ‘Hood to the House will take place on Thursday, November 12 at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House and feature an evening of music, spoken word and dance from special guests Maya Angelou, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows, the world-renowned Glide Ensemble Choir and Change Band with other luminaries and entertainers. The evening’s concert will be followed by a reception with lavish hors d’oeuvres and libations.

The evening’s festivities will highlight Glide’s Reverend Cecil Williams and his 45 years of service at Glide. Reveren...